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To each his own

Joseph Mills recommends surrounding yourself with many different types of people to get the best out of everyone
Wednesday 11th October 2017
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Book review: Foundation by Isaac Asimov

Although not exactly a new book (first published in 1950), Foundation had a recent paperback edition released in September last year and is well overdue a review from an actuarial perspective.
Tuesday 10th October 2017
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7 steps to create a powerful presentation

Steve Campion gives advice on how to present well, get your message across and ensure your audience engages with it and remembers you
Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Insurance fad or health fix?

Wearable tech has the potential to provide a long-term health fix that reduces society’s disease burden, but with low rates of engagement this technology is at risk of becoming a fleeting fad, says Lisa Altmann-Richer
Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Discovering your personality

Effective risk management requires a range of risk personalities, say Russell Beaumont and Geoff Trickey
Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Anticipating market crises

Quintin Rayer explores the fundamental causes of financial crises and sketches a possible approach for better managing investments
Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Can we be of service to the NHS?

Joanne Buckle and Tanya Hayward ask whether the actuarial profession can add value in the NHS
Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Professor Dame Sally Davies: Driving change

Professor Dame Sally Davies talks to Richard Purcell and David Boland about antimicrobial resistance, DNA testing and increasing healthy lifespans
Tuesday 10th October 2017
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