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DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note
A FRESH YEAR, A FRESH START
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By Eric P. Harding
Sometimes, the best-laid plans fall apart. The holiday surprise gift you spent
hours planning is ruined by an errant email. The New Year’s party you were
looking forward to gets canceled—Covid.
Letters
A WARMER PLANET WILL AFFECT ALL ACTUARIAL PRACTICE AREAS
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Letter regarding the November/December 2023 issue of Contingencies.
President's Message
ONLY THE ACADEMY
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By Lisa Slotznick
As a new actuarial student, my bosses and supervisors encouraged Academy
membership as the pinnacle of actuarial achievement: the equivalent of the Good
Housekeeping Seal of Approval for the actuary.
Up To Code
THE COLLEGE REUNION: THE VALUE OF SHARING SUCCESS STORIES
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By Cande Olsen
The long weekend was coming up, and Matt was looking forward to getting together
with his old college buddies, Susan and Jim.
Hot Topics
LET’S MAKE A DEAL TO COVER ACO RISK
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By Mark Troutman
This article enumerates many important considerations for a managing general
underwriter (MGU) desiring to contract with an insurance carrier to issue and
service provider excess of loss (PXS) policies covering catastrophic medical
risks assumed by Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).
In Practice
U.S. HEALTH EMPLOYER STOP LOSS—CONSIDERATIONS FOR NEW AND ESTABLISHED ENTRANTS
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By Ankit Nanda
As far back as one can recall, health care costs in the U.S. have been steadily
climbing, with inflation in medical products and services consistently outpacing
general inflation in the economy.
Professionalism Perspectives
A BETTER ACTUARY
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By Virginia Hulme
Professionalism discussions often feature Precept 13 and the actuary’s
obligation to report apparent, unresolved, material violations of the Code of
Professional Conduct to the Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline
(ABCD).
Learnings
CYBER THREAT WEBINAR HIGHLIGHTS GROWING RISKS TO COMMERCIAL, CONSUMER NETWORKS
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By Ted Gotsch
Cyber criminals are increasingly jeopardizing the security of private companies
as well as the public, raising the need to combat risks that threaten operations
as well as financial stability as currency holdings continue to migrate into the
digital realm and more and more people work from home.
Cryptic Puzzle
LONGER LINES AT THE MOVIES
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By Tom Toce
We have another puzzle from Jerry Miccolis! Enjoy!
Crossword
BLUE DOT
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By Warren Manners
Puzzles
GOLDILOCKS NUMBERS
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By Stephen Meskin
A Goldilocks number is a number that is not too hard and not too easy: It is
just right.
The Last Word
EDITORS—FRIEND OR FOE?
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By Robert Rietz
Why are writers and editors sometimes depicted in movies as natural enemies,
like a cobra and a mongoose?
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