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Our newest Blueprint article is fresh off the press! This time we are lucky enough to gain insight from a chat with Louis Wright, Portfolio Analytics Manager at Oyster Property Group. We discussed portfolio optimisation, aligning investor risk with returns, and emerging trends like AI and alternative assets. Louis’s journey from economic consulting to property was inspiring and even spanned countries. His advice for those entering the industry? 'Work hard, upskill, and stay open to opportunities.' Check out the full article on our website now! #PropertyInsights #OysterPropertyGroup #RealEstate #PortfolioManagement #CareerAdvice #Internships

Thrilled to have gathered with our CAS University Recognition Program partners and other esteemed academic institutions from Australia, China, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and the US last week. Scroll to see more photos! We had insightful discussions on best practices for teaching and promoting general insurance actuarial science, while also exploring emerging trends such as electric vehicles, telematics, climate risk, and even flying cars. Special thanks to our employer panel representatives for shedding light on career pathways and opportunities for recent graduates entering the field. #GeneralInsurance #ActuarialScience #EmergingTrends #CASGlobal

Continuing our recognition of #NDEAM, we're excited to feature another story from #TeamCAI. Meet Matthew, whose journey with CAI Neurodiverse Solutions is an example of how embracing #neurodiversity enriches teams and drives success. Dive into our carousel to discover Matthew's path to achievement and how CAI's support has played a pivotal role in his career development. For his full story, click here: https://lnkd.in/gyvvCXhf [ID: Slide 1: A photo of Matthew in a green polo, holding his dog at a park, with text under him in Canvat font titled "Meet Matthew" Slide 2: Matthew's career path is discussed, from starting at an apprenticeship as a help desk agent, to when a CAI team lead reached out to Matthew for an opportunity. Slide 3: A quote from Matthew, "My experience with CAI has been very good. I'm very happy with how things have been going. Everyone is so supportive and helpful." Slide 4: Titled "Matthew's new opportunity", breaks down his new position as a Operation Analyst at The Huntington National Bank. Slide 5: Titled "Matthew's impact", breaks down how Matthew's team appreciates how he has blossomed on the team, and his drive to continue his success by learning everyday. Slide 6: A quote from Matthew's manager, "As a manager, I was surprised when Matthew asked me to evaluate his performance and how he was doing. Some of my employees do not do this! We have now had the pleasure of working with Matthew for 5 months and he continues to deliver consistent and accurate work." Slide 7: A quote from Matthew, "I'm confident that the job I'm doing is one that I can be successful in," Matthew says, "It's a job I'd like to continue doing." Slide 8: Slider ends with same type of image as Slide 1, with modified text that says "Read Matthew's full story at www.cai.io"

As I enter my 19th year at Lloyd, my tenure has officially become an adult! With this new milestone, I feel more empowered and ready to voice my opinions. Today marks a significant moment for me as I celebrate 18 incredible years with Lloyd, a journey filled with learning, evolution, and growth. I am deeply grateful to all the stakeholders, management, colleagues, and students who have been and continue to be a part of this journey. From starting with 8 employees and 100 students, we have grown to an institution with 800 employees and 9,000 students. Together, we have achieved quality accreditations, conducted high-impact research, and produced university rankers. We've created robust processes and systems that have become the foundation of our success. Working at Lloyd has been my passion, and I have poured my heart into building this institute brick by brick. Along the way, I have built invaluable connections within the industry, political, bureaucratic, and regulatory spheres, and made lifelong friends. While the journey has had its bittersweet and challenging moments, it has been immensely rewarding and fulfilling. I firmly believe that it is by God's grace, destiny, and the Almighty's blessings that all of this has possible. Most importantly, I have learnt that positions are temporary and organisations move on, just the mark you leave by the work you do and the relations you build along the way, remain. I have learnt to stay calm during storms, and matured to believe that there is always something to learn. I have realised that perfection is a myth and we have to let go, for peace of our own mind and those working with us. For me, other than the growth of the institute in all ways and the skilling of the students, maintaining a good culture and a cordial atmosphere for all individuals to thrive has been crucial. I believe together we can, and together we must. #Growth #Learning #Gratitude #Milestone #HigherEducation #Blessed Lloyd Institute of Management and Technology Pharm. Lloyd Business School Lloyd Technology Business Incubator Foundation

Good financial advice academies focus on developing practical skills including soft and communication skills! Kudos to M&G Wealth who seem to be really focused on the practical development of trainee financial advisors. I’m loving hearing about the amazing work that Kenny O'Donnell FPFS, CII Certs (MP ER), MCSI, IMC, BAcc and M&G Wealth are doing Matthew Ings. Successful academies do far more than just focus on exam passes. 👍😊 The best of best focus on the practical application of the knowledge and building up trainee advisor confidence. 👍 Role plays ✅ Mentoring and coaching ✅ Goal driven financial planning ✅ Holistic financial planning ✅ I’ve said it before - passing our driving tests and becoming competent safe drivers are too different things. 🚘 You can be a diploma qualified advisor on paper but are you competent applying your knowledge in real client scenarios? 🤔 When doing your due diligence on financial advice academies please look under the bonnet to ensure that there is a very strong focus on the soft skills. 🙏These soft skills should be taught by a team of people who have been there, done it and worn the t shirt. 👕 👚 Learn from the best! 🤩 Exams are important but exam passes just provide the foundation! You must learn how to apply your knowledge for the benefit of clients in a safe environment! 📚 🤔 Build your confidence and skills to apply your new found knowledge. 👍😊 Great to see M&G! 🚀 #financialadvice #academy #traineefinancialplanner #roleplays #coaching #mentorship #practicalapplication

“It’s been my 5th case study competition and I still haven’t won”. That’s what one of my juniors said to me the other day. I’ll be honest – winning in case study competitions has to do a lot with your luck. So what’s the point of participating in them anyway? Even mere participation is a learning process for many. From gaining sectoral knowledge to brushing up your deck-building skills, case study competitions go a long way in building your profile! They showcase your problem-solving skills, leadership and ability to work in a team, which employers highly value. And this is what pushed me to get 10+ national-level podium finishes. Being a part of established consulting socs like 180 Degrees Consulting SGGSCC has definitely helped me gain exposure to such opportunities. One such opportunity lined up for you is Case-ette ‘24, their flagship event, commencing on 11th October. The best part about it? Get a chance to grab prizes worth ₹40,000! The worst part about it? Only 3.5 days left for you to register! For further details and registration: https://bit.ly/4gWpdH8 #consulting #casecompetition #casestudy #180degrees #competition #opportunity #casestudycompetition #businesscompetition

How do I get involved with the #WSUFCA? Here's the link! We have meetings almost every Tuesday and Thursday this semester, plus guest speakers, events, competitions, and more!

What’s the true value of your CPCU Society membership? It’s the people you meet, the knowledge you gain, and the impact you make. Here’s why 2025 is shaping up to be our best year yet: ✔ New programming designed for today’s challenges ✔ Stronger connections with peers and industry experts ✔ Resources that support your career growth Ready to invest in you? Renew your membership today and let’s make 2025 an unforgettable year together: https://lnkd.in/gKEa_WXT

Looking forward to sharing our experiences and insights about our career journeys on this session!

🚀 Reflecting on the Success of IABA's 2024 Annual Meeting! 🚀 Can you believe it’s been less than a month since IABA's 2024 Annual Meeting wrapped up? We’re still buzzing with excitement and hope you are too! This year’s theme, “Ready, Set, Grow,” perfectly captured the spirit of ambition and progress that defines our community. What an amazing event it turned out to be! From our meticulously curated sessions to the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and celebrate our collective achievements, we’re thrilled with how everything came together. Here are a few highlights that made this year’s Annual Meeting truly special: ✨ Keynote Address by Jamala Arland: Our keynote speaker delivered an inspiring talk on “Ready, Set, Grow,” sharing her remarkable journey from intern to CEO and president. Her story was both motivational and a testament to the transformative power of growth and perseverance. 🌟 Dynamic Sessions: Our inaugural panel of CEOs discussed “Leading with Purpose in a VUCA World,” reminding us of the importance of authenticity while navigating today’s complexities and ambiguities. 🏆 Celebrating Achievements: We proudly honored 30 newly credentialed actuaries and celebrated over 100 exam passers—congratulations to all! 🌱 Growing Community: We welcomed over 200 first-time attendees and saw various individuals sign up to volunteer with IABA! 🎓 Scholarship Success: We awarded over 60 scholarships, significantly impacting our members’ professional growth. Our theme, “Ready, Set, Grow,” was all about preparing for the future and seizing new opportunities. We hope the connections you made, the insights you gained, and the skills you honed will empower you to advance in your career, excel in your exams, and reach new heights. Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Annual Meeting a success. We can’t wait to see how you continue to grow and thrive!