23 August 2010
The Annals of Actuarial Science is a peer-reviewed journal which has been publishing research papers in all areas of actuarial science since 2006. The journal welcomes papers in any area of actuarial science or practice, especially papers that are applied in nature.
Since 1995, the British Actuarial Journal has published papers presented to sessional meetings of the Actuarial Profession along with transcripts of the discussions and debates; Presidential addresses; memoirs and papers of general interest to the profession.
These will be Cambridge's first journals in the area of actuarial science and will be part of a strong list of related journals in economics, mathematics and mathematical finance. They will sit alongside Cambridge's leading books programme in mathematics, statistics and economics.
This will be Cambridge's second collaboration with the Profession with whom they already partner to publish books in the successful International Series on Actuarial Science.
The journals will be hosted on Cambridge’s progressive electronic platform, Cambridge Journals Online , and will include improved usability, increased functionality and many innovative features to develop and optimize article usage and academic citations.
Dr Trevor Watkins, the Profession’s head of learning said: “The Annals of Actuarial Science and the British Actuarial Journal are the jewels in our crown as a learned society. We are very pleased to be working with Cambridge University Press and I firmly believe that this new partnership will further the discipline of actuarial science at a time when the skills and talents of actuaries have never been more important.”
“Cambridge is delighted that the Actuarial Profession has chosen us to be the preferred publisher for their journals,” stated Simon Ross, global journals director at Cambridge. “This new partnership is an excellent complement to our publishing programme and through CJO the journals will benefit from our strong international network giving the journals the exposure they deserve.”
Angus Macdonald, editor of the Annals of Actuarial Science and for the International Series on Actuarial Science, added: “This partnership with CUP will help raise the profile of our publications, helping introduce them to a wider international readership.”
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Enquiries: Tel. Michael Scanlan on +44 (0)20 7632 1453 / +44 (0)7798 804 871 or email michael.scanlan@actuaries.org.uk
Notes to Editors:
- Actuaries provide commercial, financial and prudential advice on the management of a business’s assets and liabilities, especially where long term management and planning are critical to the success of any business venture. They also advise individuals, and advise on social and public interest issues.
- The Profession is governed by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. A rigorous examination system is supported by a programme of continuing professional development and a professional code of conduct supports high standards reflecting the significant role of the Profession in society.
- Members of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries have a statutory role in the supervision of pension funds and life insurance companies. They also have a statutory role to provide actuarial opinions for managing agents at Lloyd’s.
- The Profession is available to provide expert comment to the media on a range of actuarial- related issues, including enterprise risk management, finance and investment, general insurance, health and care, life assurance, mortality, and pensions.