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Author:
Seal, H L
Source:
Journal of the Institute of Actuaries [JIA] (1980) 107: 507-511

Early uses of Graunt's life table

The first life table was a brilliant ‘guesstimate’ by John Graunt (1662) based on mortality data analysed by cause of death but not by age or sex. It was over thirty years before Halley (1693) constructed a table to show ‘the odds that there is, that a ... read more >>

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GN7: The relationship between the appointed actuary and the auditor of a company transacting long-term insurance business. Version 1.0

This life insurance Guidance Note has been adopted by the Board for Actuarial Standards. The latest version is available on the <a href\="http://www.frc.org.uk/bas/actuarial/index.cfm" target\="external">BAS website</a>. Faculty and Institute ... read more >>

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GN6: Advice on Policyholders Protection Act 1975. Version 1.0

Life insurance Guidance Note deleted 01.09.03 Faculty and Institute of Actuaries Guidance note GN6 v1.0 (01.01.1980) D/29 GN6: ADVICE ON POLICYHOLDERS PROTECTION ACT 1975 [This guidance note was prepared in January 1980 to assist actuaries in relation to ... read more >>