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In Memoriam: Cynthia Potts (1955-2025)
The CIA pays tribute to Cynthia Potts, one of the first women in Canada to earn Fellowship in both the CIA and the Casualty Actuarial Society, whose distinguished career and service – capped by a posthumous CIA Lifetime Award – leaves a lasting mark on the profession.
In Memoriam: Peter F. Morse (1942-2025)
Peter Morse, former CIA President and a dedicated volunteer, passed away on December 7 at age 83. His leadership and 24 terms of service leave a lasting legacy; he will be posthumously honoured with the Lifetime Award.
Honouring leaders who have shaped the Canadian actuarial profession
The 2025 Legacy Awards recognized five Fellows whose decades of volunteer service and leadership have shaped Canada’s actuarial profession with the Lifetime Award. Their lasting contributions are commemorated on the CIA legacy tree, an inspiration for the next generation of volunteers.
Kris Kerwin: goals, visions and the quest for expanding your comfort zone
In this interview, Kris Kerwin, Vice-President, Business Development, GFS Canada at Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), shares his insights on life and career.
In Memoriam: Normand Gendron (1952-2023)
Normand Gendron (FCIA), former President of the CIA, died on August 21 at the age of 71.
Don’t Get Mad – Get Even: Exam Memories
As I look at the new education pathways that have been introduced by the CIA, it becomes obvious to me how much the system has evolved since the days when I was writing exams.
Honouring Canada’s actuarial leaders in IFRS 17 implementation
The annual President’s Award, conferred this year by President Hélène Pouliot, FCIA, at the 2023 CIA Annual Conference, recognizes members who have made significant contributions to the actuarial profession in Canada.
The driving force for a flourishing actuarial profession
Volunteerism is a powerful force that drives positive change in communities across the world. In Canada, National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to reflect on the impact of volunteerism, acknowledging that volunteers are critical in building vibrant and healthy communities.
In Memoriam: Marc Fernet (1936-2022)
Marc Fernet, CIA Past President, passed away on October 19 at the age of 86. Although he was known as a man of few words, he was described by some as a “genius” when it came to putting words to paper.
In Memoriam: Kenneth Clark (1933–2022)
Kenneth “Ken” Clark, Past CIA President, passed away on September 3 at the age of 89.