Canada defeated the United States in World Cup qualifying this past weekend while I spent my time looking at the 2020 causes of death in the two countries.
How did we die in 2020 – Canada versus the United States
Canadian Institute of Actuaries supports scaling up climate scenario analysis
The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) is proud to give its support to the final report of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) and the Bank of Canada’s climate scenario analysis pilot, released in January 2022. The report, the first of its kind in Canada, assesses and discloses climate transition risk associated with six major financial institutions and...
Guess who’s coming to dinner!
Black History Month (BHM) is a time-honoured tradition, one where we reflect on the enormous contributions Black people have made, and continue to make, in all sectors of society. As the CIA moves forward to address gaps in diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession, recognizing and celebrating BHM is a small, but important, demonstration of that commitment.
Mortality hits home: A tale of two countries
Normally it is only those practising in actuarial evidence who take note of a new Canada life table. But this year, it may be prudent for all actuaries to give it at least some thought.
Emerging risks – what could be coming?
What do risk managers see as the major risks confronting us in a not so far future? The 15th annual survey of emerging risks – sponsored by the CIA, Society of Actuaries, and Casualty Actuarial Society – provides insight into that question. Max Rudolph, FSA and author of the survey report, joins us to highlight the survey’s key findings.
