The Solvency II regulatory regime expected to govern the capital adequacy of EU insurers is fast approaching Insurers need to consider the systems implications carefully, says Madhu Senthil Thanikasalam
As actuaries we often have to derive mortality bases from portfolio experience data, but how certain are we of the results? Stephen Richards presents a method of quantifying this risk
Whether they realise it or not, most actuaries are at risk of some form of bias in their modelling work. Michael Ortmann explores the most common pitfalls
In the second of our series of articles on the role of an actuary as a non-executive director, Colin Czapiewski looks at financial crime and highlights the issues of which to be aware
In 20 years, the roles of life actuaries have altered vastly, reflecting changes in regulations, technical methods and the life insurance market itself. Chris OBrien and David Hughes outline the investigation by the IFoA working party to ask what the future holds
Trevor Llanwarne was, until recently, the Government Actuary in the UK. Following his six-year tenure, he spoke to Peter Tompkins as he reflected on this latest phase of his extensive career