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Political animals in the workplace

Bonnie Marcus offers nine top reasons why women find office politics frustrating
Wednesday 30th September 2015
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Dear Agony actuary

Dear dear Agony actuary...
Tuesday 1st September 2015
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The sweetest taboo

Jean Eu looks at the effects sugar has on human health and how its consumption could be used as a rating factor in the underwriting process
Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Shock tactics and food security

Trevor Maynard discusses the recent food shock scenario published by Lloyd’s of London and considers its implications for insurers
Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Back to bonds

Gross redemption yield (GRY) is an inaccurate and inappropriate measure of bond value because it rejects the concept that a longer investment and coupon re-investment term equates to a riskier investment and should therefore attract higher rates of return.
Thursday 27th August 2015
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On a wing and a prayer?

In the past year, there have been several major aviation incidents. Randhir Bilkhu considers the risks to airline insurance and the factors affecting profitability
Thursday 27th August 2015
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Present and correct

The role of an actuary calls on the skill of presenting advice with a variety of different approaches, says Samir Parikh
Thursday 27th August 2015
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Just say yes

Adrian Waddingham CBE, co-founder of Barnett Waddingham, explains to Richard Purcell and Jessica Elkin how a positive approach has unlocked a career full of opportunities
Thursday 27th August 2015
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