Publication archives
Reading list for FCIA Syllabus – Individual life and annuities track
Supporting the FCIA exam focused on the specialized individual life and annuities track, this comprehensive reading list will provide you with the ideal study material to prepare for earning your FCIA designation.
New resources help Canadians tackle retirement preparedness
This media release announces the CIA’s insight statement, titled Helping Canadians Prepare for the Risks of Retirement, as well as the fact sheet, titled Planning for a Secure Retirement.
Helping Canadians Prepare for the Risks of Retirement
Many Canadians face significant financial risks in retirement, from inflation and market volatility to unexpected expenses and longevity risk. This insight statement explores these challenges and highlights key strategies to navigate retirement with confidence.
Planning for a Secure Retirement – Fact sheet
Proactive planning can make all the difference in ensuring financial security in retirement. This fact sheet outlines key retirement risks, essential savings strategies, and the role of financial advisors in building a secure future. Featuring expert insights from Canada’s actuaries, […]
Review of Standards of Practice with Respect to Gender Identity – Exposure Draft
This exposure draft outlines the proposed changes to the standards of practice.
Skills and Knowledge Inventories for the Individual Insurance Area of Practice
This resource document is meant to assist CIA members practising in individual insurance gauge their skills and knowledge within this area. The Skills and Knowledge Inventory should not be construed as a definitive and complete description of the all the […]
Long-term disability insurance needs updating as Canada’s demographics change
This media release announces the CIA’s insight statement, The Evolution of Employer-Sponsored Long-Term Disability Plans.
The Evolution of Employer-Sponsored Long-Term Disability Plans
This insight statement explores the challenges and opportunities of adapting long-term disability benefits beyond age 65. It details key legal developments, the importance of age-based distinctions in long-term disability coverage, and how to design sustainable and inclusive plans that meet […]
FCIA Syllabus – Individual life and annuities track
This document outlines the individual life and annuities (ILA)-track exams and modules syllabuses.
Critically Canadian: Canadian Critical Illness Standalone Base Incidence Tables
This research paper derives incidence rates from general population sources for each of the most common or significant claim triggers (impairments/conditions/surgical procedures) found in the typical Canadian individual standalone critical illness insurance contract. The derived incidence rates represent population level […]