Cary Franklin will participate in three sessions for the Trustees Masters Program: “Using Fund Professionals Wisely,” ”Case Studies” and “Open Issues & Future Challenges.” Additionally, Cary will conduct a session at the main Annual Conference titled “Understanding the Actuary’s Math.” This session is intended to help Trustees and others gain insight into what their actuaries are saying.
Aruna Vohra will also speak at the Trustees Masters Program on “Retiree Health Care Exchanges.” At the main Annual Conference, Aruna will facilitate the “Health and Welfare Case Study” and answer questions on hot topics affecting the industry. In addition, she will be a co-speaker at the session “ACA—The Devil is in the Details.”
Stan Goldfarb will lead a workshop titled “Emerging Pension Issues,” covering a variety of topics, including participants working past normal retirement age, recovering overpayments, PBGC premiums, national pension efforts, frozen plans and bankruptcies and pensions.
Mary Ann Dunleavy will serve on a panel “Working Effectively with Your A-Team”, discussing how to best work with fund professionals, including participation at trustees’ meetings, managing priorities, understanding expectations and professional standards, reliance on counsel and efficient communications.
Jason Russell will present “Directions in Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans,” highlighting the research of the International Foundation and Horizon Actuarial Services regarding retirement plan trends. Jason will also appear at “Ask the Actuaries/Consultants,” giving participants an open forum to pose questions and share information.
A listing of the speakers and sessions can be downloaded via the link below.
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Horizon Actuarial 2015 IFEBP Speaker List
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Additionally, Stephanie Patrick contributed a chapter to the IFEBP’s book “Self-Funding Health Benefit Plans” titled “The Role of the Actuary and Actuarial Considerations.” This timely book, edited by John C. Garner, provides a comprehensive look at how self-funded plans will be affected by the latest industry issues, including the Affordable Care Act. The book will be available for purchase at the conference’s bookstore.
We look forward to seeing you at the IFEBP 61st Annual Conference.