A new report out today from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) highlights data aggregated from 13 insurance companies in Canada for January to June 2020. Individual life insurance claims increased in April and May, at the height of the first wave of COVID-19, compared to the same period in 2019. The percentage of claims that could be attributed to COVID-19 also reached over 12% in April.
Perspectives on the new world of remote actuarial work
How are CIA members coping with the change in life and work under the pandemic? Hear from actuaries across Canada and across practice areas on their new daily patterns.
Interview with Riley Dirks
In this episode, we speak to Riley Dirks, ACIA, FSA, a recent graduate from University of Manitoba who achieved the unique accomplishment of completing all of his actuarial exams while still at university. We discuss his strategies for success, and his experiences entering the work force during a pandemic.
Productive times for the CIA University Accreditation Program
University accreditation is a model used by major actuarial organizations around the world. In this article, CIA Staff Actuary Joseph Gabriel gives an update on the CIA’s University Accreditation Program and the measures taken with CIA accredited universities to uphold the rigor of the program during the pandemic.
What kind of COVID leader are you?
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted leaders to re-evaluate their leadership styles. This article emphasizes the old saying that practice makes perfect and explores six leadership styles for positive results in managing your team.
