Increasingly, actuaries are being asked to develop more diverse management skills, in addition to being technically proficient. In this episode, we bring in a number of perspectives on how actuaries can incorporate these different practices into their work and become better leaders as a result. We speak to CIA member Caroline Blouin, FCIA, along with three external experts in this space – Vince...
Navigating a Non-Traditional Actuarial Career: From Insurance to Banking
By Sheng Tseng, FCIA My early career path The first phase of my actuarial career should be relatable to most actuaries. I graduated with an actuarial science degree and passed some SOA exams, then joined a large insurance company in their actuarial rotation program. A few years later I moved to an international actuarial consultancy where I was involved with a number of traditional and non...
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Canadian Institute of Actuaries launches first module in revitalized education system
You’re finished exams – now what?
Every actuary relishes the day when they can put their qualification requirements behind them. But the transition from candidate to Fellow can create challenges of its own, possibly including significant changes in responsibilities. To discuss their recent experiences in becoming new Fellows, we are joined on the podcast by Matt Sullivan and Julia Tadman.