Real estate has been a long-standing asset class, presenting its own unique opportunities and challenges when used in insurance and pension settings. Caroline Grandoit, ACIA, returns to discuss real estate investments, how they can be used in portfolio construction, and what has changed for this asset class as a result of the recent pandemic.
Contributing to a public-focused profession
“The challenge for any professional organization is managing public interest and the professional interests of its members,” says Michel Simard, CIA Executive Director. Through its programs and activities, the Institute upholds its guiding principle of putting public interest above the needs of the profession and its members. Whether refining our Qualification Standard, revising the Standards of...
December 2020 had second-highest level of COVID-19 insurance claims for the year
A pandemic year to remember
The impact of mental health claims on group benefits: More than meets the eye
Episode 64 of the Seeing Beyond Risk podcast discusses the evolving landscape of mental health along with the impact of mental health claims on group benefits plans and proposes many interesting strategies to help organizations mitigate rising costs. But things are not so simple when it comes to mental health and there are many aspects to consider. Here we will delve deeper into some of the...