Description: This paper examines the Australian actuarial qualification process from the perspective of what makes a good education system, and notes that there are a number of constraints imposed by the profession that impair the quality of students’ learning outcomes. The paper goes on to suggest how these pitfalls might be avoided in the interests of providing future actuaries with an opportunity to develop the attributes they will need for their professional careers. From Actuarial Research Clearing House, 2006.

Description: 2020 Student Research Case Study Challenge submission

Description: 2020 Student Research Case Study Challenge submission

Description: 2021 Student Research Case Study Challenge Parametric Insurance

Description: Chairperson's Corner from the March 2004 issue of Reinsurance News.

Description: Book review of Tim Ferris' book 'The Four Hour Work Week'. A book dealing with managing one's time better and automating tasks best done by computers.

Description: The author encourages community volunteer involvement to help boost careers and build skills that can be used throughout life.

Description: This is a letter to the editor commenting on the previous Actuarial Ethicist article and noting that the Peter Principle may have been a factor in the scenario discussed.

Description: The author lists six commonplace boorish behaviors found in the workplace. From The Stepping Stone, February 2012, Issue No. 45.

Description: The study covers the extent of the use of big data or data analytics to enhance insurer operations, including sales, distribution, product development, underwriting and claims management within various markets within the Asia-Pacific region where the SOA has a strong and growing member population.