September exams for subjects CT5, CT7 and ST5
02 August 2013Those of you taking subjects CT5, CT7 and ST5 in September will see changes to the style and format of your answer booklets.
IFoA response to Transport Select Committee report released today
31 July 2013“The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) welcomes the report from the Transport Select Committee and the recognition that measures to reduce whiplash claims, whilst material and favourable, may not necessarily lead to any material reduction in premiums.
David Hare, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) comments on the PPIs research on UK Pensions Tax Relief released today.
15 July 2013“In addressing the savings gap in pensions, policy makers have a variety of options available to them and tax relief is just one option. The existing system is extremely complex and confusing for many people. The PPI’s research focuses on the tax treatment of pensions and raises some interesting questions. However, tax is only one part of the pension saving decision - the ability to save, accessibility, clear communication and understanding contribution based pension products are likely to be equally important.
September exams for subjects CT5, CT7 and ST5
02 August 2013Those of you taking subjects CT5, CT7 and ST5 in September will see changes to the style and format of your answer booklets. Read more >>
IFoA response to Transport Select Committee report released today
31 July 2013“The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) welcomes the report from the Transport Select Committee and the recognition that measures to reduce whiplash claims, whilst material and favourable, may... Read more >>
David Hare, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) comments on the PPIs research on UK Pensions Tax Relief released today.
15 July 2013“In addressing the savings gap in pensions, policy makers have a variety of options available to them and tax relief is just one option. The existing system is extremely complex and confusing for... Read more >>
Exam entry for September 2013
11 July 2013Online exam entry for the September 2013 session based exams is now open, and we encourage you to use this method to make your entry. Read more >>
Independent Financial Advisers' Member Interest Group (IFA MIG)
11 July 2013The profession is looking to re-invigorate the Independent Financial Advisers' Member Interest Group (IFA MIG) and would like to invite all interested members to get involved. Read more >>
Open forum: Pensions Policy Institute: Pensions tax relief in the UK
10 July 2013On Monday 15 July, IFoA members have the opportunity to hear the Treasury share its thoughts on tax incentives for pensions saving and see the results of new research by the PPI regarding the... Read more >>
2013 research from IFoA shows number of whiplash* motor insurance claims continued to increase in 2012
01 July 201390% of all motor insurance third party injury (TPI) claims in England and Wales in 2012 were for *small, whiplash like claims There was a 5% increase in the proportion of accidents involving TPI... Read more >>
IFoA research shows a reduction in ‘white van man’ third party personal injury claims in 2012, but they still have more than private car drivers
01 July 2013The frequency of third party injury claims fell by 6% in 2012 for white van men* Average claim size for commercial non-fleet vehicles (the white van men) was £8,985 in 2012 a decrease of 2.1% on... Read more >>
IFoA research suggests that third party motor property damage case estimates are too low and a late rise in claims farming for 2010 injuries
01 July 2013Data suggests that case estimates may be weakening for private car comprehensive TPD business which could lead to future reserving issues Number of reported TPI claims for accidents occurring in... Read more >>
Incoming President of IFoA looks to " ... ramp up our relevance"
25 June 2013In his inaugural address, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), David Hare, said: Read more >>
