{"id":390826,"date":"2020-12-01T10:03:19","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T15:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=390826"},"modified":"2020-12-01T10:03:19","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T15:03:19","slug":"spring-2020-data-update-to-the-actuaries-climate-index-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/spring-2020-data-update-to-the-actuaries-climate-index-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2020 Data Update to the Actuaries Climate Index"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nAs attention to climate issues grows, ACI provides objective data on key climate measurements
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Washington, D.C., Arlington, VA, Schaumburg, IL, and Ottawa, ON, Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With climate risk issues receiving increased focus in 2020 and poised for even greater attention from the public and public policymakers in 2021, the Actuaries Climate Index continues to provide important up-to-date data for discussions on climate policy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Actuaries Climate Index\u2019s presentation of changes in key climate conditions across the United States and Canada is transparent, objective, and scientifically grounded\u2014an ideal source for those engaging in discussions about climate-related policies,\u201d says Doug Collins, chair of the Climate Index Working Group.<\/p>\n

The key metric in the Actuaries Climate Index of a seasonal five-year moving average presents a composite measure of long-term changes across an array of observed weather extremes and sea levels in the two countries. It has steadily climbed from its most recent low of 0.70 in 2015 to a new high of 1.19 for the moving average in spring 2020. The measurements of extreme climate conditions tracked by the index\u2014high and low temperatures, heavy rain, drought, high wind, and sea level\u2014continue to move away from zero, which was the baseline for the index reference period of 1961 to 1990. The spring 2020 data release incorporates newly available sea level data for Canada for 2019. (See attached image.)<\/p>\n

The Actuaries Climate Index is based on an analysis of seasonal data from neutral, scientific sources for six index components collected since 1961. The index measures changes in these components for the United States and Canada combined and by region. Combining six components over a five-year measurement period, the index\u2019s moving average smooths out monthly and seasonal fluctuations for a meaningful measurement of long-term climate trends.<\/p>\n

The index\u2014sponsored by the American Academy of Actuaries, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, the Casualty Actuarial Society, and the Society of Actuaries\u2014is designed to provide actuaries, public policymakers, and the general public with objective data about changes in the frequency of extreme climate conditions over recent decades.<\/p>\n

Updated values are posted quarterly on ActuariesClimateIndex.org<\/a> as data for each meteorological season become available.<\/p>\n

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\n About the Sponsoring Organizations<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

The American Academy of Actuaries<\/a> is a 19,500-member professional association whose mission is to serve the public and the U.S. actuarial profession. For more than 50 years, the Academy has assisted public policymakers on all levels by providing leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues. The Academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries in the United States.<\/p>\n

The Canadian Institute of Actuaries<\/a> (CIA) is the national, bilingual organization and voice of the actuarial profession in Canada. Our more than 6,000 members are dedicated to providing actuarial services and advice of the highest quality. The Institute holds the duty of the profession to the public above the needs of the profession and its members.<\/p>\n

The Casualty Actuarial Society<\/a> (CAS) is a leading international organization for credentialing and professional education. Founded in 1914, the CAS is the world\u2019s only actuarial organization focused exclusively on property and casualty risks and serves over 9,000 members worldwide. Professionals educated by the CAS empower business and government to make well-informed strategic, financial, and operational decisions.<\/p>\n

With roots dating back to 1889, the Society of Actuaries<\/a> (SOA) is the world\u2019s largest actuarial professional organization with more than 31,000 actuaries as members. Through research and education, the SOA\u2019s 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 challenges. The SOA\u2019s vision is for actuaries to be the leading professionals in the measurement and management of risk.<\/p>\n

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