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President Comment

Springboard for the future

When I completed my actuarial papers in 1984, I knew I had landed in a ‘safe and secure box’.
Wednesday 7th October 2020
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Culture matters deeply

In my presidential address, I said: “Culture matters deeply. In fact, in a world of transformational change, culture is the only thing that really matters.”
Wednesday 2nd September 2020
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Forging ahead with IFoA plans

I have spent the past few weeks reflecting on my first six months at the IFoA, in part prompted by the presidential cycle, and in part as I have now spent more time leading the IFoA from home than I have in the office!
Wednesday 8th July 2020
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Enduring values

When I became president last June, I scarcely could have imagined that a year later the world would be facing the challenges we are today.
Thursday 4th June 2020
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Carrying on amid uncertainty

Barely six months ago, pandemics were the preserve of a small group of experts. Now, COVID-19 and its consequences are all too pervasive.
Thursday 7th May 2020
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Ringing the changes

Since the start of my presidency, I’ve had the rare privilege of being able to monopolise this page of The Actuary.
Tuesday 14th April 2020
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Forging new paths

The Terminator is coming!  At least that's one potential vision of the future, invoked by Boris Johnson at the UN last year while he speculated about artificial intelligence (AI). We can certainly debate how realistic that vision is, and what the possible timescales might be.
Friday 28th February 2020
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The Great Risk Transfer

Most actuaries work in industries and organisations that help to protect people against various risks. But will this continue to be true in an age of freedom, choice and individualism?
Friday 31st January 2020
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Wise Counsel

The UK general election is under way and the air is thick with accusations of fake news. And while Brexit is a key topic, social care and pensions are featuring prominently in the campaign, too.
Wednesday 27th November 2019
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Staying in touch

One of Council's top priorities is to ensure your professional body redoubles its efforts to deliver great value to you, our members
Tuesday 5th November 2019
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