7 April 2011
Ronnie Bowie, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, has offered his best wishes and thanks to Louise Pryor, Director of Actuarial Standards at the Board for Actuarial Standards, who has announced her resignation from this role.
Mr Bowie said: “The Actuarial Profession enjoys a constructive partnership with the Board for Actuarial Standards and the spirit of co-operation which exists between our two organisations is thanks, in no small part, to the efforts of Louise. On behalf of the Profession, I wish her well for the future and we look forward to working with her successor.”
Ends
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.
Follow us on Twitter @actuarynews