General Features

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Taking the reins

The IFoA’s new chief executive Stephen Mann sets out his vision for the organisation
Professional
4th March 2020
2

Winning with words

How far have you progressed in your actuarial career? And what skills do you need right now?
Soft skills
Professional
Careers
4th March 2020
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Student: The final frontier

Adeetya Tantia explores the extraterrestrial world of space insurance
4th March 2020
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The Italian job

How does one become an actuary in Italy?
Soft skills
Professional
Careers
5th February 2020
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Longevity Bulletin: Pharma issue

From epidemiology to polypharmacy, Matthew Edwards provides a selection of highlights from the IFoA’s forthcoming Longevity Bulletin
Health care
5th February 2020
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Bayesian methods: mind your step

Andrew Smith asks: can Bayesian methods give better long-term interest forecasts?
Risk & ERM
5th February 2020
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Smoothing things over

Steve Mills finds out what Solvency II models can gain from looking at sports player ratings
Modelling/software
5th February 2020
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Critical illness: Asia

John Ferguson looks at the critical illness experience in Asia and what insurance claims tell us about future trends in the area
Health care
5th February 2020
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GM: Top of the crops?

Has the EU got it wrong on genetically modified and gene edited crops? Nigel Halford investigates
General Insurance
5th February 2020
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A co-ordinated effort for a low-carbon economy

What role could insurers play in the much-needed transition to a low-carbon economy? Travis Elsum investigates
Risk & ERM
Professional
5th February 2020