Society of Actuaries names president-elect, Donald J. Segal

• For Immediate Release
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• Lisamarie Lukas
• Director of Communications
• 847.706.3566
• llukas@soa.org

(Schaumburg, Ill.)–At the close of several weeks of voting, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) today announced that Donald J. Segal, FSA was elected President of the Society of Actuaries for its 2010–2011 term. Segal will serve as President-Elect during the association's 2009–2010 year and will begin his presidential duties at the SOA's Annual Meeting to be held in October 2010 in New York City.

During Segal's term, he intends to work towards expanding the SOA's research capability by providing rapid-response research to support public policymakers and others, strengthening inter-organizational ties with the other North American actuarial organizations through even more cooperative endeavors and shared infrastructure, highlighting the fine work of members of the profession and improving communications with members.

"Though there may be challenging years ahead for the actuarial profession, the SOA is well positioned for a leadership role in expanding the awareness and recognition of actuaries in the management of financial risk," noted Segal.

Segal is a graduate of Yale University and currently is a vice president at JP Morgan Compensation and Benefit Strategies in New York. He was a previous vice president of the SOA, the American Academy of Actuaries and the Conference of Consulting Actuaries (CCA). Segal has been an actuary for more than 40 years and has received lifetime achievement awards from both the SOA and the CCA. His primary area of practice is retirement systems.

"Don Segal has a long-standing record of volunteerism within the actuarial profession and I look forward to his continued contribution next year that will benefit both the SOA and the members we serve," remarked Greg Heidrich, executive director of the SOA.

The Society of Actuaries is an educational, research and professional organization dedicated to serving the public, its members and its candidates. The SOA's mission is to advance actuarial knowledge and to enhance the ability of actuaries to provide expert advice and relevant solutions for financial, business and societal problems. The SOA's vision is for actuaries to be the leading professionals in the measurement and management of risk.

To view Segal's Web site, visit http://www.donaldjsegalfsa.com/Home.aspx.

To request a photo or interview with Segal, contact Lisamarie Lukas, director of communications, at 847.706.3566 or llukas@soa.org.