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  • In The Footprints Of George King And Spurgeon
    In The Footprints Of George King And Spurgeon A review of 'Life Contingencies' by Alistair Neill, to be used as a textbook for the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries examinations.

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    • Authors: William H Wetterstrand
    • Date: May 1979
    • Competency: Communication>Written communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations; Professional Values>Practice expertise; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: The Actuary Magazine
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Professional associations; Modeling & Statistical Methods
  • Chairperson’s Corner
    Chairperson’s Corner A discussion on investment strategies and long-term financial planning techniques. Financial accounting controls; Financial Accounting Standards Board=FASB; Financial ...

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    • Authors: Chad Aaron Hueffmeier
    • Date: Feb 2012
    • Competency: Professional Values>Practice expertise; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: Risks & Rewards
    • Topics: Finance & Investments>Investments; Finance & Investments>Investment strategy - Finance & Investments
  • The Importance of Making Things More Complex
    The Importance of Making Things More Complex Feature article discussing the complexity of financial markets. Financial accounting controls; Financial Accounting Standards Board=FASB; Financial ...

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    • Authors: Steven Scoles
    • Date: Feb 2012
    • Competency: Professional Values>Practice expertise; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: Risks & Rewards
    • Topics: Finance & Investments>Investments; Finance & Investments>Investment strategy - Finance & Investments
  • Value Investing in Canada: Recent Experience and Drivers of Performance
    Value Investing in Canada: Recent Experience and Drivers of Performance In this article, we will analyze the recent value investing experience in the Canadian equity market, determine the main ...

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    • Authors: Alejandro C Chomski
    • Date: Feb 2012
    • Competency: Professional Values>Practice expertise; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: Risks & Rewards
    • Topics: Finance & Investments>Investments; Finance & Investments>Investment strategy - Finance & Investments
  • A Retrospective Look at History
    A Retrospective Look at History Developments in IFRS International Accounting Standards Board=IASB;International Accounting Standards=IAS;International Financial Reporting ...

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    • Authors: Henry Siegel
    • Date: Mar 2016
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>External forces and business performance; Professional Values>Practice expertise; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: The Financial Reporter
    • Topics: Financial Reporting & Accounting>International Accounting Standards Board [IASB]; Financial Reporting & Accounting>International Financial Reporting Standards [IFRS]
  • International News
    International News Notes the seminars were almost totally revamped this year with a focus on developments towards Phase II of IFRS. These were held in Hong Kong, Manila and Taipei. International ...

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    • Authors: William R Horbatt
    • Date: Jan 2012
    • Competency: Professional Values>Practice expertise; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Professional development
  • Considerations for Indexed Universal Life under PBR
    Considerations for Indexed Universal Life under PBR The article highlights key considerations as companies begin to reserve for their IUL products under PBR. principles-based reserves ...

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    • Authors: Ye Yang, Erzhe Zhang, Nicholas Dunn
    • Date: Dec 2017
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial theory in business context; Professional Values>Practice expertise; Strategic Insight and Integration>Strategy development; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: The Financial Reporter
    • Topics: Financial Reporting & Accounting>Statutory accounting; Life Insurance>Pricing - Life Insurance; Life Insurance>Reserves - Life Insurance; Life Insurance>Secondary guarantees; Life Insurance>Product development - Life Insurance; Life Insurance>Universal life
  • A Review of Root Cause in Insurer Insolvencies and Impairments
    A Review of Root Cause in Insurer Insolvencies and Impairments The article is based on a study of causes of insolvency and decisions made by management, regulators, and policyholders over the ...

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    • Authors: David Heppen, Veronika Cooper
    • Date: Aug 2018
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>External forces and business performance; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Internal forces and business performance; Professional Values>Practice expertise; Strategic Insight and Integration>Effective decision-making; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Incorporate risk management; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: Risk Management
    • Topics: Enterprise Risk Management>Operational risks; Enterprise Risk Management>Risk measurement - ERM; Finance & Investments>Investments
  • First Principles LTC -- Restoration of Benefits
    First Principles LTC -- Restoration of Benefits For policies with and without the resotoration of benefits feature, compares incurred claims and statutory ALR for various benefit periods.

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    • Authors: Robert W Darnell
    • Date: May 2012
    • Competency: Leadership>Thought leadership; Professional Values>Practice expertise; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: Long-Term Care News
    • Topics: Long-term Care
  • mp-2018-iss8
    mp-2018-iss8 November 2018 issue of The Modeling Platform by the Modeling Section. Practical information for actuaries, trends that impact section, section activities. model validation;Modeling; ...

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    • Date: Nov 2018
    • Competency: Professional Values>Practice expertise; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Incorporate risk management; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: The Modeling Platform
    • Topics: Enterprise Risk Management>Governance; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Modeling efficiency