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Navigating the field of actuarial science: insights from a recent graduate
Looking back at my actuarial science journey and what it has been to this point, I am not able to condense the experience down to a single aspect. Rather, it has been the sum of the experiences, opportunities and conversations that I’ve had to this point that have led me to where I am today. And I’m very excited to explore the areas and skills connected to actuarial science as well, such as data science, statistics and quantitative analysis. These are just a few examples of the possible paths available for those within the actuarial community.
Supporting success for the Indigenous community
Tony Williams, FCIA, is a retired actuarial consultant with more than 40 years of pension, investment and benefits industry experience. Throughout his career, and even into retirement, Tony has provided many meaningful contributions to the Indigenous community.
Strengthening ourselves and our workforce: Lessons from the CIA’s annual conference
Beyond broadening the technical expertise of its attendants, act22 was a source for lessons in personal and professional development. Read on for some of the lessons learned in 2022, like how to strengthen our workers, work processes, organizations and more.
The law of addition
The law of addition in leadership, however, says that for every addition you make, the results are multiplied. Leadership “law” also says that subtraction leads to division. That’s the new leadership math.
An actuarial showcase of challenge and opportunity
At the CIA’s annual conference, act22,last June, we delivered a mix of technical sessions and inspiring keynote presentations, and encouraged discussions to help Canada’s actuaries with their work, post-conference.
Mentorship in the actuarial space
Even the most qualified actuaries didn’t enter the workforce already holding complex skills. They were taught, guided, and shaped through experience and learning opportunities.
Celebrating Canada’s Actuaries on International Actuaries Day
The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) is proud to mark International Actuaries Day with a celebration of our members and recognition of the profession’s dedication to advancing the financial well-being of society.
Building high-trust relationships in a hybrid reality
Strong communication and healthy cultures are built on transparency and trust. Having productive disagreements and conflict is important for breakthroughs. It takes thoughtfulness, courage, and planning. If trust is built, those difficult conversations will become easier because people know you care. It will transform conflict into collaboration and your relationships will be better for it.
You’re over it. Now what? – Moving forward in a post‑COVID‑19 era
Let’s face it: 2022 has gotten off to a challenging start for many. The effects of the global pandemic are still being felt in many work, home, and life situations. Even those who are back in a regular routine may be fatigued and burned out. These days, it is not uncommon to hear that people are just ‘over it.’ Fed up, frustrated, exhausted, and at the end of their rope. So what do we do now? How do we go forward, and move towards renewing our resilience, energy, and optimism?
Eight men out
Last year, I recorded a podcast episode with Frank Grossman, discussing a research project he completed looking at ethical concerns within the profession. I’ve known Frank for over thirty years, and I don’t think we have ever had a conversation that lasted less than an hour, so I wasn’t surprised when we continued talking for another forty minutes after the recording was completed.