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We’re looking to improve our email newsletters
8 May 2018
As you may be aware, the biggest change in data protection for a generation, the General Data Protection Regulation, will become law on 25th May.
Like many organisations, we’re getting in contact with our members to ask them to ensure their preferences are up to date and they’re getting the right emails for them.
Mortality and Longevity Seminar
4 May 2018
The Life Board and their Lifelong Learning Sub-committee have arranged this seminar, which will provide topical and practical updates and discussion on the latest thinking and innovations in mortality and longevity. The programme is designed for life, pensions and health and care actuaries eager to learn about the latest developments in mortality and longevity. The sessions are designed to be very accessible to a broad range of experience. The seminar is being chaired by Beverley Alford, Head Longevity, Legal & General.
Join us at our Annual General Meeting
1 May 2018
Booking is now open for the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The IFoA’s Annual General Meeting is an excellent opportunity to network with your peers, meet the IFoA’s Directors and share your views with the IFoA members and staff that set the strategic direction of your professional body.
This year’s Annual General Meeting will take place at Staple Inn Hall, London on the 28 June.
The future will be different
1 May 2018
Our Director of Engagement and Learning, Clifford Friend, blogs on the issues raised by Dr Daniel Susskind’s new book.On 1 May we’re delighted to welcome Dr Daniel Susskind to Staple Inn London for the latest in our professionalism lecture series entitled How Technology will Transform the Work of Human Experts.
Best ways to build your actuarial network as a student
27 April 2018
In this blog, Chloe Hung, Amazon best-selling author talks about the resources around you which can help you build your actuarial network, from dressing appropriately to helping and supporting others.
Academic degrees that best complement an Actuarial Science degree
23 April 2018
In this blog, Chloe Hung, Amazon best-selling author discusses in her opinion, degrees which can complement actuarial science if you are looking at completing joint-honours at university.
Actuarial science is a study that does not only revolve around mathematics and numbers. It is a combination of mathematics, economics, insurance, finance, statistics and programming. Hence, there are a few academic degrees that can complement your actuarial science degree if you are looking to do a joint honours degree in university.
Nominations for IFoA Council now open
17 April 2018
Can you lead our profession into the future?
We are looking for members join our Council and help shape the future of the Actuarial profession.
As a member of Council you will help to set the strategic direction of the IFoA and deliver the IFoA’s public interest objective. Becoming a Council member offers a fantastic opportunity to share your insight and knowledge with your peers and develop your skills and experience.
The work and study handle
16 April 2018
In this blog, Khushil Modi talks about his experience on work and study balance, including his tips on how best to prepare for any upcoming exams.
It’s no easy feat, and still something I feel like I am improving in with each sitting. The biggest change that I’ve found is that at University, you’re usually studying 9-5. When you’re a student actuary, however, you’re working 9-5 whilst trying to fit in the same amount of studying you did previously! My top tips are:
Tips to utilise your actuarial university resources
12 April 2018
In this blog, Chloe Hung, Amazon best-selling author, gives tips on the best way to take advantage of all the resources available at your university and how this can make a difference to the start of your actuarial career.
If you are currently pursuing an actuarial science degree at a university, then it’s essential you fully utilise your university’s resources. This can help save you time and money during the length of your actuarial journey.
How to select your ideal actuarial university?
9 April 2018
In this blog, Chloe Hung, Amazon best selling author, gives an insight into how to select your actuarial university, what to look at as deciding factors and how to choose the right university for you.
As a prospective student, choosing the right university for your actuarial science degree can be quite challenging. There are just so many universities out there offering actuarial science programmes these days.
So how do you determine which is the best university to pursue your actuarial degree at?
Our Director of Engagement and Learning, Clifford Friend, blogs on the issues raised by Dr Daniel Susskind’s new book.Pages
