June is Pride Month, and in recognition of this event, we are joined by CIA members Anne Soh, FCIA, ICD.D, and Uros Karadzic, FCIA, to talk about the significance of the month and what it means for the LGBTQ2SIA+ communities. We also discuss some of the initiatives the CIA has pursued through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Group.
New guide offers strategies to reduce barriers for women in the actuarial profession
While some promising trends show that more women are bringing their skills and voices to the actuarial profession, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) recognizes that there is still work to be done. To that end, the CIA is proud to release "Women in the Actuarial Profession – How to increase gender diversity, equity, and inclusion in the actuarial workplace" in alignment with International...
2022 International Women’s Day
A lesson in “feeling the fear and doing it anyway” with Angelita Graham
Each election cycle is an opportunity for the CIA to welcome new voices and perspectives to the table. We want all members to feel empowered to stand for election, bringing their diversity of backgrounds, knowledge, and thought to the ballot. Angelita Graham, former CIA Board member and 2020 Award of Excellence recipient, shares her thoughts on Board service and some encouraging words for those...
My gender + My skin color = ?
I cannot help but think about the meaning of being a black woman in corporate Canada. For years, I participated in women’s initiatives that were meant for us to openly discuss our challenges, insecurities, frustrations and aspirations. They provided us with a safe environment where we would unapologetically be ourselves. What happened in these meetings stayed in these meetings... Today, as we...