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The bulk of the ABCD’s work does not involve complaints or cases that result in disciplinary recommendations; more commonly, they involve inquiries from actuaries seeking counseling services. The ABCD refers to these counseling services as “Requests for Guidance.” Be sure to read Kenneth Hsu's and my article in the latest Actuarial Review to learn more. https://lnkd.in/e_-ajE_P

Understanding actuarial reports just got easier! 🎉 Our very own Stephanie Irvin, MBA, has created an "Actuary Vocabulary" guide to help you navigate the complexities of #pension and #OPEB reports with ease. Check it out and become fluent in Actuary & English today! #actuary #publicfinance #localgov #benefitsmanagement

Professionalism - Developing Actuarial Judgement What is Actuarial Judgment and how does one develop it? This is a question that all actuaries have to grapple with given the nature of the work - making projections about the future with incomplete data, helping stakeholders make decisions amidst uncertainty, navigating potential conflicts of interest. The presenters will share insights from their own experience in developing and exercising actuarial judgement over long and successful careers. This will be an interactive session to explore the following topics: How do you develop Actuarial Judgment? Does one ever stop developing Actuarial Judgment? What are the most important lessons for aspiring young actuaries? Registration Fee ASM / CAS Member: RM 450 Only open to ASM or CAS members except Students Inclusive of ASM Annual Dinner Continuing Professionalism Development (CPD) Hour Professionalism Session: 1.5 hours Deadline for registration 12 November 2024 Register now. https://lnkd.in/gE74u3FD

Still feeling fed up, and ashamed, of a, hopefully increasingly small, minority in our profession going on and on constructing long convoluted / deflecting arguments / pieces of analysis etc about why DEI is somehow bad when it clearly isn’t. Glad to see the IAA president pushing back. If those thinking about signing this petition want thorough arguments based on analysis as to why it is better to actively encourage thinking and awareness on DEI (including in our code) please read this book before you decide whether to add your name: https://lnkd.in/gTrqFMan

Preparing for actuarial exams can be challenging, but with the right strategies and resources, success is within reach! Dive into our latest revision tips and master complex concepts one step at a time. 💼📈 #TheAcademicJunction #ActuarialScience #ActuaryExams #IAI #RevisionTips #DataAnalytics #RiskManagement #StudySmart #ActuarialJourney #Insurance #FinancialModelling https://lnkd.in/dQdnUXaB

The history of insurance goes back to 1,000's of years ago. A lot has changed in the industry, but the basic concepts are still the same - to protect you in case of any unexpected situation. To be insured there is a lot going on in the background and actuaries play a crucial role for this to happen. The article below highlights the history of actuarial science. A great read indeed. Thanks to Devadeep Gupta FIAI CERA, for such an insightful collection of history. #theactuary

Are you curious about how actuarial techniques can impact your field, but don’t have a background in actuarial science? Join us for our upcoming workshop, “Actuarial Techniques for Non-Actuaries Programme,”as we aim to bridge the gap between actuarial and non-actuarial employees, fostering a deeper understanding of key actuarial principles and their practical applications in cost analysis, pricing decisions, data management, and governance. #pricing #underwriting #insurance

I am signing Paul Teggin's petition to object to the inclusion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into the Actuaries' Code, and I encourage other members of the actuarial profession to do the same. I have always supported the principles of DEI but my concerns lie with the potential drift towards political correctness that this change represents. Many actuaries share these reservations. In fact, feedback from the first consultation process reflects a significant level of skepticism among members, particularly around the idea that mandating DEI as part of our professional code could impose undue burdens on some and, more troublingly, curtail freedom of expression within the profession. My understanding is that all the actuaries (or the vast majority) on the IFoA Regulation Board opposed this when it was first introduced, reflecting widespread concern among members. I am particularly suspicious of the haste with which this is being introduced despite resistance from most members. This raises concerns of a "capture of democracy”, where external pressures may override the profession's collective will, stifling debate and pluralism of thought. I believe in value pluralism, and I believe harmful ideas must be defeated through open debates and not by mandates; by sound arguments and not by authority; by example and not by rules. It is best for the actuarial profession to flourish on a diversity of opinion, and forcing compliance with DEI risks suppressing that essential freedom. We must allow for robust debate to address the complex issues of our time without fear of undue political pressure. Institute and Faculty of Actuaries Actuaries for Transformational Change COVID-19 Actuaries Response Group Singapore Actuarial Society Actuarial Society of Malaysia Project New Horizon Oliver Bettis David Shaffer Kartina Tahir Thomson Hitesh Shah Ashok Gupta Jim Sutcliffe Stuart McDonald MBE Andrew Cairns Andrew Smith Matthew Edwards Derek Cribb Alistair Wallis Alistair Chamberlain Nico Aspinall Wen Li Caryn Chua Amin Nurazmi, FIA, CERA Thanuja Krishnaratna Zainal Abidin Mohd Kassim FIA, Consulting Actuary Dalila Hashim Kelvin Tan Kelvin Chamunorwa Anusha Thavarajah Farzana Ismail Sze Won Tan Ronald Richman Thomas Sithole Edwin Puso Afitile ravee menon Kamau Boniface Kathithu 𝐹𝐼𝒜 Mei Eng CHAN Haijing Wang Steven Yang Yu

With two weeks before registration and entries close, Shubhi Bhargava explains more about the Actuarial Innovation Challenge 2024 and why such competitions can benefit future actuarial careers

What does an actuarial analyst do? Jan DeClue explains how actuarial analysts specialize in helping professional services firms improve their risk-related decision-making capabilities through the discipline of actuarial science. At Lewis & Ellis - Actuaries and Consultants expert actuarial analysis is just an email or a phone call away. https://lnkd.in/g9HsVYtt #lewisandellis #actuary #actuarialanalyst