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Actuaries and stereotypes
5 April 2018
In this blog, Bradley Ashton, Actuarial Consultant at Barnett Waddingham, explains in his own words what an actuary does and how stereotypes aren't always as they seem.
Misinterpretations of becoming an actuary
29 March 2018
In this blog, John Townhill, Actuarial Consultant at Barnett Waddingham, discusses some misinterpretations of becoming an actuary and things he’s enjoyed since graduating.
An Introduction to the World of Actuarial Science
26 March 2018
In this blog, Chloe Hung, Amazon best selling author, gives an insight into her own take on 'What is actuarial science' and what it takes to become an actuary.
Are you someone who is really interested in Math? Did someone recommend you pursue actuarial science because you love numbers? Does actuarial science sound like a good fit for your Math qualifications?
Let’s start with the most commonly asked question in this industry: What is actuarial science?
QAS accreditation awarded to Censeo Limited
23 March 2018
Censeo Actuaries & Consultants has been awarded the prestigious Quality Assurance Scheme (QAS) accreditation by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA).
IFoA confirms next President-elect
20 March 2018
The next President-elect at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has been confirmed as John Taylor. John will take up his new position in June 2018, with Jules Constantinou becoming the new President, taking over from Marjorie Ngwenya. John will then take on the role of President in June 2019.
John is a Partner at Hymans Robertson and currently the Head of Guided Outcomes. He has spent most of his career in executive level roles with a variety of product providers, most recently as Managing Director at NEST.
10 ways to meet your CPD requirements and get the most out of CPD
15 March 2018
As our profession’s regulator, we enable our members to demonstrate that they meet the professional standards and quality of actuarial work necessary for assuring public trust in the profession. One of the ways we support our members to demonstrate their professionalism and competence is through the IFoA’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Scheme.
Flood Re now in full flow – but what happens when it subsides?
14 March 2018
Insurers have started to make use of Flood Re, and plan to do so more in the future. However, they are unsure about its long-term impact. The IFoA’s Flood Working Party explores how this reinsurance scheme for flooding has fared in its first 18 months.
Background
Flood Re launched in April 2016, with the short-term aim of making flood insurance more affordable. It also hopes to make this the case in the long-term (more on that later).
My journey to becoming an actuarial consulting analyst
13 March 2018
In this blog, Khushil Modi talks about his journey from studying actuarial science at LSE to working at Deloitte as a consulting analyst.
Volunteer Information Pack Update: The Scottish Lobbying Register
9 March 2018
In 2016 the Scottish Parliament voted to create a Lobbying Register, designed to make interactions between organisations like the IFoA and Scottish Policymakers more accountable. The law now requires all activities that meet the definition of ‘regulated lobbying’ to be recorded, and if you come into contact with Scottish Policymakers or their staff, you may have to let the Public Affairs Team know. Make sure you are aware of the IFoA’s policy on the register, and what activities need to be logged.
International Women's Day – Time to Act!
8 March 2018
In this blog, Chika Aghadiuno, Chair of the IFoA Diversity Advisory Group, talks about female representation in the actuarial profession this International Women’s Day.
In the context of gender equality, there is much that we could point to as a sign of progress over the years. Since the 1950s the face of the profession has changed dramatically. Monica Allanach, the first woman on Council is pictured below left as the sole female in the room. The photo below right, at the Monica Allanach event in 2015 is in stark contrast.