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Filling the gap: actuarial resources between nations

Ibrahim Muhanna looks at the state of the actuarial profession around the world, and considers what it might take to narrow the gaps in resources
Wednesday 1st June 2022
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Book review: William Morgan

I didn’t know when I moved to Bridgend, Wales that I was walking in the footsteps of actuarial greatness. I soon learnt to share the town’s pride in its son William Morgan (1750-1833), widely known as the ‘father of actuarial science’. This biography justifies that appellation and much, much more.
Wednesday 1st June 2022
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Interview: Mukami Njeru and Lucy Muthoni are blazing a trail

Mukami Njeru and Lucy Muthoni talk to Kim Chimsasa and Chris Seekings about their work at the Actuarial Academy of East Africa, and improving access to the profession on the continent
Wednesday 1st June 2022
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The human touch: the concept of human-centred design

Queenie Chow, Lisa Morgan and Barbara Chesire-Chabbaga explain the concept of human-centred design and how it has been used in the public and private insurance sectors
Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Decision time for decision science

Stephen Carlin explains the concept of decision science, and how its use can benefit actuaries
Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Kit Yates: maths for the masses

Kit Yates tells Ruolin Wang why making mathematics more accessible to the public is so important – especially in light of COVID-19 and the climate challenge
Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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IFoA Curriculum: how professional work is evolving and non-technical 'soft' skills are increasing

In our second article on the IFoA Curriculum we look at how professional work is evolving, and how non-technical ‘soft’ skills areplaying an increasing rolealongside traditional actuarial competencies
Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Moving on up: from actuary to CEO

Yiannis Parizas and Nefeli Pamballi explore what it takes for an actuary to become CEO of an insurance organisation
Wednesday 6th October 2021
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Stay in touch: communication is key

The coronavirus containment measures of the past year or so have made communication much more difficult, notes Ron Tsang – how can we improve that, and why is it important?
Wednesday 6th October 2021
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Choose your own adventure

Bradley Shearer and Jane Barrett on building a satisfying career throughout your working life
Wednesday 7th July 2021
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