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British Actuarial Journal Vol 14, Part 3 published
Volume 14 Part 3 of British Actuarial Journal includes an account of the presentation of an Institute Finalison Medal to Andrew Smith, sessional meeting papers and abstracts of discussions on 'Enterprise risk management from the general insurance ... read more >>
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Help write a motto for the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
It incorporates some elements of the former coats of arms for the Faculty and the Institute. The new arms features the woolsack as a reference to Staple Inn, the hour glass and the wavy line as a reference to mathematical analysis, and the owls as ... read more >>
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Students world-wide get taste of life as an actuary
After last year’s success, the Profession launched the scheme world-wide and today students from Ulaanbaatar to Riga will be finding out their results. ... read more >>
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The council of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries council 2010/2011. Ronnie Bowie ... read more >>
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Actuarial Profession launches Twitter news feed with expert analysis of the emergency budget
We will also be offering our Twitter followers the opportunity to put questions directly to our experts as we look for the big picture beyond the headlines. ... read more >>
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Beware emotion in investment decisions
Colin McLean, of SVM Asset Management, will tell delegates at the Actuarial Profession’s annual risk and investment conference, 13-15 June, in Edinburgh, how investment decisions can be improved by better documentation, rigorous self-scrutiny and critical ... read more >>
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News from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), August 2010
BAS standards and publications The consultations on the exposure drafts of the Insurance TAS and the Pensions TAS closed on 16 July 2010 and 21 May 2010 respectively. The BAS is now considering the responses and intends to publish the final Insurance and ... read more >>
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How to spot emerging risk
Techniques used by scientists in fields such as biology and complexity are being applied to risk management in a radical new approach which promises to reduce unwelcome surprises. Neil Cantle, an actuary at Milliman, will outline the CRisALIS™ approach at ... read more >>
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Actuaries address climate change and natural resource risks
Actuary Simon Brimblecombe, a member of the Actuarial Profession’s resource and environmental group, will be discussing possible future scenarios at the Profession’s annual pensions conference, 9-11 June, Celtic Manor, Newport, Wales. ... read more >>
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Pensions: the hot topics
Hot topic: Funding in an LDI world ... read more >>
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Final AGM of the Institute of Actuaries
The Finlaison medal was awarded, posthumously, to Doreen Hart whose daughter and son-in-law were present to accept it. Doreen was awarded the medal in recognition of her exceptional service to the actuarial profession, most notably as editor of the British ... read more >>
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Full results of the merger ballot between the Faculty of Actuaries and the Institute of Actuaries
Of those Faculty members who took part in the vote, 82.9% voted in favour of the resolution. Of those Institute members who took part in the vote, 82.5% voted in favour of the resolution. Ronnie Bowie, President of the Faculty, said: ‘We can now build a ... read more >>
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Actuaries to vote on future of the Profession
The Councils look forward to the vote on 25 May 2010 with conviction that a merger will provide the basis for a more modern organisation to represent actuaries worldwide, and to promote UK actuarial practice globally. The two bodies collectively represent ... read more >>
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Smoking ban could impact critical illness cover
Two UK actuaries today (13 May) share the latest research which shows a significant and sustained reduction in the incidence of medical conditions linked to smoking, such as heart attack and respiratory illnesses. They are speaking at the Actuarial ... read more >>
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Healthy men could get cheaper insurance
At the Actuarial Profession’s Health and care conference, 12-14 May 2010, Celtic Manor, Newport, Wales, two actuaries will say that by taking account of risky behavior, costs could be tailored to reflect lifestyle choices. ... read more >>
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The Actuarial Profession's submission to the Independent Public Service Pension Commission
Read the submission here. ... read more >>
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Ronnie Bowie and Caroline Instance on the launch of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
Ronnie outlined his three ambitions for the year: “I want the newly formed Institute and Faculty of Actuaries to engage, deliver and inspire. We will engage by making the body relevant to the work of our members. We will deliver effective and ... read more >>
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Research strategy project
We are undertaking a review of our research strategy and invite your input. See the Strategy page for more information. ... read more >>
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News Alerts
To help keep you up to date in actuarial and related matters, the Libraries provide a weekly overview of recent news by practice area. Each article has a short description and a link to the full article. Please select a practice area below: ... read more >>