ABCD members

The ABCD's nine members represent all main areas of actuarial practice and the five main U.S. actuarial organizations—the American Academy of Actuaries (the Academy), the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA), the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), the Conference of Consulting Actuaries (the Conference), and the Society of Actuaries (SOA).

Each of the four primary areas of actuarial practice (casualty, health, life, pension) is represented by at least two members of the ABCD.

The ABCD’s members are appointed by the Council of U.S. Presidents (CUSP), an Academy committee composed of the presidents and presidents-elect of the five organizations.

Current members


Lawrence Johansen Lawrence Johansen, Chairperson

  • Areas of expertise: Pensions, investments
  • Biographical summary
  • Professional credentials: ASA, EA, FCA, MAAA, MSPA
  • Phone number: 518-447-2611
  • E-mail address: ljohanse@hidemenystrs.state.ny.us



William Falk William Falk, Vice Chairperson

  • Areas of expertise: Health insurance, pensions, consulting
  • Biographical summary
  • Professional credentials: FCA, FSA, MAAA
  • Phone number: 312-201-5610
  • E-mail address: Bill.Falk@hidemetowersperrin.com


Curtis Huntington Curtis Huntington, Vice Chairperson

  • Areas of expertise: Life insurance, education, research, professionalism
  • Biographical summary
  • Professional credentials: FSA, FCA, MAAA; also a fellow of the New Zealand Society of Actuaries and of the Lebanese Actuarial Association
  • Phone number: 734-763-0293
  • E-mail address: chunt@hidemeumich.edu



Linda Bell Linda Bell

  • Areas of expertise: Property and casualty insurance
  • Biographical summary
  • Professional credentials: FCAS, MAAA
  • Phone number: 910-215-9306
  • E-mail address: lindabell@hidemenc.rr.com



Julia Philips Julia Philips

  • Areas of expertise: Health insurance, life insurance, financial reporting, long-term care, managed care, regulatory
  • Biographical summary
  • Professional credentials: FSA, MAAA
  • Phone number: 651-296-8949
  • E-mail address: julia.philips@hidemestate.mn.us


Kurt Piper Kurt Piper

  • Areas of expertise: Pensions, consulting
  • Biographical summary
  • Professional credentials: ASA, EA, MAAA, MSPA
  • Phone number: 310-823-9410
  • E-mail address: kurt@hidemepiperpension.com



Richard Robertson Richard Robertson

  • Areas of expertise: Life insurance, finance, financial reporting, general management, international issues, investments, reinsurance, risk management
  • Biographical summary
  • Professional credentials: FSA, MAAA
  • Phone number: 260-432-4213
  • E-mail address: RRobertsonFSA@hidemeaol.com

Carol Sears Carol Sears

  • Areas of expertise: Pensions, consulting
  • Biographical summary
  • Professional credentials: EA, FCA, FSPA, MAAA
  • Phone number: 309-263-5622
  • E-mail address: csears@hidemeacg-benefits.com




Michael Toothman Michael Toothman

  • Areas of expertise: Property and casualty insurance, consulting
  • Biographical summary
  • Professional credentials: FCA, FCAS, MAAA
  • Phone number: 610-896-3676
  • E-mail address: toothmanmr@hidememsn.com



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