Actuarial Review

Skip to content Related Articles Actuarial Expertise Professional Insight instagram archive cas chain linkedin angle-left angle-right angle-down search facebook bars download close arrow-up arrow-right arrow-left youtube flickr This website uses cookies. By clicking “Accept All,” you consent to the use of cookies as described in our privacy policy.Accept AllPrivacy policy

Skip to content Related Articles Actuarial Expertise Professional Insight Professional Insight instagram archive cas chain linkedin angle-left angle-right angle-down search facebook bars download close arrow-up arrow-right arrow-left youtube flickr This website uses cookies. By clicking “Accept All,” you consent to the use of cookies as described in our privacy policy.Accept AllPrivacy policy

The prevalence of AI-generated summaries within search engine results has increased dramatically over the past two years. An ongoing weekly study by Advanced Web Ranking showed that as of January 5th, 2026, Google’s search engine produced an AI Overview on 60.2% of ,[1] compared to only 12.4% as of July 2024.[2] But the rise in AI summaries does not necessarily coincide with an increase in the accuracy of the underlying large language models (LLMs).

On November 23, 2025, the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia reported its first recorded eruption, emitting over 220,000 tons of sulfur dioxide. High-altitude winds pushed the resulting ashfall as far as Northern India, leading to the delay or cancellation of more than a dozen international flights. According to the local authority, settled ash made it difficult for local livestock to find clean grass and water.

Recent policy and traffic roadblocks have the potential to slow autonomous vehicles’ (AVs) roll out in the US and abroad. Early attempts at driverless vehicles such as Google’s Firefly or General Motors’ Cruise floundered and were discontinued, but these initiatives helped pave the way for today’s commercially viable entities such as Waymo, the Alphabet subsidiary whose robot taxis represent over a quarter of San Francisco’s rideshare market, and Zoox, their upstart competitor backed by Amazon.

It’s difficult to express how humbled, excited, and challenged I am as I begin my term as president of the CAS — humbled by the stature of my predecessors in this role, many of whom I am fortunate to count as friends and mentors; excited because the actuarial profession continues to grow globally and the CAS enjoys a reputation as the global leader in the P&C and risk management actuarial disciplines; and challenged by increasing competition for talent from other actuarial organizations,...

Ruth E. Salzmann, FCAS, was recognized by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Sentry Insurance with the naming of the Ruth E. Salzmann Center for Women’s Leadership in her honor. Salzmann broke barriers more than 60 years ago, becoming the first woman president at the CAS, as well as Sentry’s first woman vice president and board member. She later earned recognition as one of the top 100 women in business by Business Insurance magazine.

In Remembrance is an occasional column featuring short obituaries of CAS members who have recently passed away. These obituaries and sometimes longer versions are posted on the CAS website; search for “Obituaries.” The Tennis Star and Family Man John A. Gibson III (FCAS 1965) 1937-2025 John A. Gibson III was a devoted husband for over 33 years to his loving wife, Constance Miller-Gibson, and a loving father, grandfather, and brother.

Dave Flynn (FCAS 1970) 1940-2025 John A. Gibson III (FCAS 1965) 1937-2025 Paul John Henzler (FCAS 1984) 1950-2025 Ronald “Ron” Ferguson (FCAS) 1942-2025 Subscribe Stay up to date. Subscribe to Actuarial Review.