Title links lead to book details on the IFoA Library catalogue. From here members, students and exam-registered non-members can 'Request' the book from the IFoA Library Service, subject to availability.
- Actuarial mathematics. 2nd ed. Bowers, N. L.; Gerber, H. U.; Hickman, J. C. et al. Society of Actuaries, 1997. ISBN: 978-0938959465
(Borrow from libraries) - Actuarial mathematics for life contingent risks. 3rd ed.* Dickson, D.C.M.; Hardy, M.R.; Waters, H.R. Cambridge University Press, 2020. ISBN: 978-108478083
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[Library holds earlier 2nd edition, 2020 - Borrow from libraries]
[Library holds earlier 1st edition, 2009 - Access eBook after member login to IFoA eLibrary via OpenAthens*] - Actuarial models for disability insurance. Haberman, S.; Pitacco, E. Chapman & Hall, 1999. ISBN: 978-0849303890
(Borrow from libraries | Access eBook after member login to IFoA eLibrary via Athens*) - The analysis of mortality and other actuarial statistics. 3rd ed. Benjamin, B.; Pollard, J. H. Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, 1993. ISBN: 978-0901066268
(Borrow from libraries) - Financial mathematics for actuaries. 2nd ed. Chan, W.-S.; Tse, Y.-K. World Scientific Publishing, 2018. ISBN 9789813224674
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- Financial mathematics for actuarial science. Wilders. R.J. CRC Press, 2020. ISBN 9780367253080
(Borrow from libraries | Access eBook after member login to IFoA eLibrary via Athens*)
- Fundamentals of actuarial mathematics. 3rd ed.* Promislow, D. John Wiley, 2015. ISBN 978-1118782460
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[Library holds earlier edition held: 2nd ed., 2011 - Access eBook after member login to IFoA eLibrary via Athens*] - An introduction to the mathematics of finance: a deterministic approach. 2nd ed. S J Garrett. Butterworth-Heinemann, 2013. ISBN 978-0080982403
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See also publisher Elsevier's book site for accompanying material 'Essential topics' available related to this book.Earlier edition: An introduction to the mathematics of finance. [1st ed.] McCutcheon, J. J.; Scott, W. F. Heinemann, 1986. SBN: 978-0434912285
(Borrow from libraries) - Life assurance mathematics. Scott, W. F. Heriot-Watt University, 1999.
(Borrow from libraries) - Life contingencies. Neill, A. Heinemann, 1977. ISBN: 0434914401
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(This book is no longer in print, but has been used as a textbook under earlier education strategies.) - Life insurance mathematics. 3rd ed. Gerber, H. U. Springer; Swiss Association of Actuaries, 1997. ISBN: 978-3540622420
(Borrow from libraries | Access eBook after member login to IFoA eLibrary via Athens*) - Mathematics of compound interest. Butcher, M. V.; Nesbitt, C. J. Ulrich's Books, 1971. ISBN: 978-0960300013
(Borrow from libraries) - Modern actuarial theory and practice. 2nd ed. Booth, P. M.; Chadburn, R. G.; Haberman, S. et al. Chapman & Hall, 2005. ISBN: 978-1584883685
(Borrow from libraries) - Theory of financial decision making. Ingersoll, J. E. Rowman & Littlefield, 1987. ISBN: 978-0847673599
(Borrow from libraries) - The theory of interest. 3rd ed. Kellison, S. G. McGraw-Hill-Irwin, 2008. ISBN: 978-0073382449
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These books are optional suggested reading to support study for the CM1 exam; as they were suggested reading for former CT1 and CT5 exams.
Non-members can request to borrow these books, subject to availability, after they have registered for the next scheduled CM1 exam. Please contact libraries@actuaries.org.uk confirming your exam date and IFoA registration number. CM1 Core Reading is the key study reference for this exam and is available from the IFoA shop, while students may also work with course materials for this exam from the Actuarial Education Company.
Additionally, non-members can apply to the Library Service for temporary access to the titles above where some are available as ebooks, access will be effective until the day after the next scheduled IFoA CM1 examination date.
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Sessional Event: The IFRS 17 Contractual Service Margin: A Life Insurance Perspective
Webinar5 October 2020
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Why Certified Actuarial Analysts add value to employers, including both insurers and consultancies
Webinar6 October 2020
The Certified Actuarial Analyst (CAA) qualification has rapidly established itself as adding real value, to insurers and consultancies, and to the clients of consultancies, around the World. CAAs work alongside actuaries and actuarial students, as well as other financial services professionals, in an increasingly broad range of roles and fields. -
Why Certified Actuarial Analysts add value to employers
Webinar6 October 2020This session is a repeat of the one earlier today at 09:30 -
Autumn Lecture 2020: Professor Elroy Dimson
Online webinar14 October 2020
Many individuals and institutions have a long-term focus, and invest funds for the benefit of future generations. Their strategy should reflect their long horizon. University endowments are one of the oldest classes of institutional investor, and I will present the first study of the management of these endowments over the very long term. -
GIRO Conference 2020 Webinar Series
Available to watch globally in November.02-13 November 2020
This year's GIRO has been re-designed as a virtual conference to offer members and non-members the opportunity to get up to date content from leading experts in the general insurance field via online webinars. All sessions will be recorded and made available to purchase and re-watch post-event on the IFoA's GI Online Learning Resource area.
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Life Conference 2020 Webinar Series
Online16 November 2020 - 27 November 2020
This year's Life Conference has been re-designed as a virtual conference to offer members and non-members the opportunity to get up to date content from leading experts in the life insurance field via online webinars. All sessions will be recorded and made available to purchase and re-watch post-event on the IFoA's website.
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Autumn Pensions Webinar: Update from The Pensions Regulator (TPR)
Webinar1 December 2020
This webinar will provide an update on the emerging thinking around future regulation of DB schemes:
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Autumn Pensions Webinar: To the end game and beyond
Webinar2 December 2020The webinar will discuss the challenges and opportunities schemes face in evaluating end game options, choosing a target state and understanding the impact this strategic decision could have on member outcomes long after the “end state” is reached. Adolfo, Kevin and Rhian bring over 60 years of experience in the industry and a variety of perspectives as scheme actuary, covenant adviser, trustee, de-risking adviser and insurer. -
Autumn Pensions Webinar: Cash is King - What next for CDI?
Webinar4 December 2020Cash-flow driven investing is a game-changer for DB pension funds navigating their end-game. Suitable for sponsors who want to reduce risks on their balance sheets. And for trustees, it shifts the focus to providing greater certainty of returns, managing funding level volatility and ensuring they have enough income to pay cash-flow requirements. -
Autumn Pensions Webinar: Legal update - The letter of the law
Webinar7 December 2020Patrick Kennedy, Partner at Gateley Legal and Founding Director of Entrust (a leading professional pensions trustee company), will be delivering an update on the latest legal developments during the course of 2020. With both a pensions legal perspective and over 25 years of trustee service, Patrick will seek to highlight how the letter of the law has continued to evolve against the backdrop of a difficult and challenging year -
Autumn Pensions Webinar: Impact of Dividends
Webinar8 December 2020The talk will provide an understanding of the priorities and relationships between deficit reduction contributions, in the context of wider scheme funding, and different types of value outflow from the employer based on the working party’s recently published report.
Delivered by the IFRS 17 Contractual Service Margin working party.
The Certified Actuarial Analyst (CAA) qualification has rapidly established itself as adding real value, to insurers and consultancies, and to the clients of consultancies, around the World. CAAs work alongside actuaries and actuarial students, as well as other financial services professionals, in an increasingly broad range of roles and fields.
Many individuals and institutions have a long-term focus, and invest funds for the benefit of future generations. Their strategy should reflect their long horizon. University endowments are one of the oldest classes of institutional investor, and I will present the first study of the management of these endowments over the very long term.
