Improved mortality rates lead to 20,000 fewer deaths in 2011

03 February 2012

The Actuarial Profession has carried out analysis of the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics and found further improvements in longevity in England and Wales, with an overall improvement in the mortality rate of 4%

Subject CA3 online practical exam - development update

30 January 2012

The online version of the CA3 practical exam will be available in 2012 as an alternative to the face-to-face exam.

The HP12C calculator is now reinstated for exams

27 January 2012

The Hewlett Packard HP12C calculator has now been reinstated in the list of those approved for use in the exams.

Improved mortality rates lead to 20,000 fewer deaths in 2011

03 February 2012

The Actuarial Profession has carried out analysis of the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics and found further improvements in longevity in England and Wales, with an overall... Read more >>

Subject CA3 online practical exam - development update

30 January 2012

The online version of the CA3 practical exam will be available in 2012 as an alternative to the face-to-face exam. Read more >>

The HP12C calculator is now reinstated for exams

27 January 2012

The Hewlett Packard HP12C calculator has now been reinstated in the list of those approved for use in the exams. Read more >>

Practical exams: new dates for 2012/2013, and application forms

26 January 2012

We have been working on the arrangements for the new programme and unfortunately we will not be able to advertise new dates until early February, due to the impact of the Olympics. Read more >>

The need for better statistics in our schools and colleges

19 January 2012

A major overhaul of the teaching of statistics and a change in policy makers’ appreciation of statistics is essential if advantage is to be taken of the increasing economic importance of data-driven... Read more >>

Congratulations to successful examination candidates

13 January 2012

Jane Curtis, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, has offered  her congratulations to the successful candidates in the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ recent examinations. Read more >>

Update on the Actuarial Profession’s Conflicts of Interest Consultation

12 January 2012

The consultation on the Actuarial Profession’s conflicts of interest proposals has now closed. Read more >>

Exam entry for April 2012 is now available

10 January 2012

You can now login to your account to register for the April 2012 exams. The technical problems we were experiencing with the online exam registration service have now been resolved, and the service... Read more >>

Practical exams - new booking period open

04 January 2012

The next booking period for the practical exams is now open, and will remain open until 29 February 2012. There are four set booking periods in the year, which allow you to book for practical exams... Read more >>

Comments on EIOPA CP-11/006. Response to call for advice on the review of Directive 2003/41/EC: Second consultation - IORP Directive

04 January 2012

The Actuarial Profession submitted a response to EIOPA-CP-11/006, Response to Call for Advice on the review of Directive 2003/41/EC on 30 December 2011. Read more >>