Description: This is the Introductory Study Note for the Society of Actuaries Retirement Benefits-CSP, Canada examination for Spring 2012 that will be given on Friday, April 27th, from 8:30 a.m.–11:45a.m. and 1:30p.m.–4:45 p.m.

Description: This is the Introductory Study Note for the Society of Actuaries Retirement Benefits-Company/Sponsor Perspective examination for Spring 2012 that will be given on Friday, April 27th, from 8:30 a.m. –1:15 p.m.

Description: In problem 24, Chapter 5, of Kellison's 'Fundamentals of Numerical Analysis' it is indicated how a divided difference can be expressed as a ratio of two determinants. This study note shows that this method works well also in the case where some of the arguments of collocation coincide. The rule is: If an argument occurs k times, the derivatives of the corresponding row up to order k-1 should be used in numerator and denominator.

Description: This guide lists literature sources that an actuary can use to gain knowledge on investments and asset/liability management. It can be viewed as a preliminary road map for the actuary seeking direction to enhance his or her knowledge in these areas. The emphasis of this guide is on fixed-income securities.

Description: This literature guide provides a basic grounding in a wide range of reinsurance matters for a variety of products and purposes.

Description: This literature guide concentrates on references that relate to U.S. annuities. Only a few sources pertain to Canadian annuities. Although similarities exist in product design between U.S. and Canadian annuities, regulation and taxation are different. This guide also focuses primarily on areas that are specific to the subject of annuities and touches upon related issues such as investments and pensions more lightly.

Description: Lists literature which provides a good grounding in individual disability income: markets, product design, pricing, underwriting, claim management, reinsurance, morbidity experience, and reserves.

Description: This literature guide provides a basic grounding for product development actuaries.

Description: This Guide lists sources that the actuary may use to gain knowledge on investments and asset/liability management. Its purpose is to make available a preliminary road map for the actuary seeking direction to enhance his or her knowledge in these areas.

Description: This is the Introductory Study Note for the Society of Actuaries Advanced Portfolio Management examination for Spring 2012 that will be given on Friday, April 27th, from 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.