Author: David C. Miller
Publisher: ACTEX Publications
ISBN: 156698761X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Lays out specific tools and strategies that enable actuaries and other technical professionals to add greater value to their organizations by being more influential in the way they communicate, influence and relate to others. --from publisher description
The Influential Actuary
Author: David C. Miller
Publisher: ACTEX Publications
ISBN: 156698761X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Lays out specific tools and strategies that enable actuaries and other technical professionals to add greater value to their organizations by being more influential in the way they communicate, influence and relate to others. --from publisher description
Publisher: ACTEX Publications
ISBN: 156698761X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Lays out specific tools and strategies that enable actuaries and other technical professionals to add greater value to their organizations by being more influential in the way they communicate, influence and relate to others. --from publisher description
A History of British Actuarial Thought
Author: Craig Turnbull
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319331833
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
In the first book of its kind, Turnbull traces the development and implementation of actuarial ideas, from the conception of Equitable Life in the mid-18th century to the start of the 21st century. This book analyses the historical development of British actuarial thought in each of its three main practice areas of life assurance, pensions and general insurance. It discusses how new actuarial approaches were developed within each practice area, and how these emerging ideas interacted with each other and were often driven by common external factors such as shocks in the economic environment, new intellectual ideas from academia and developments in technology. A broad range of historically important actuarial topics are discussed such as the development of the blueprint for the actuarial management of with-profit business; historical developments in mortality modelling methods; changes in actuarial thinking on investment strategy for life and pensions business; changing perspectives on the objectives and methods for funding Defined Benefit pensions; the application of risk theory in general insurance reserving; the adoption of risk-based reserving and the Guaranteed Annuity Option crisis at the end of the 20th century. This book also provides an historical overview of some of the most important external contributions to actuarial thinking: in particular, the first century or so of modern thinking on probability and statistics, starting in the 1650s with Pascal and Fermat; and the developments in the field of financial economics over the third quarter of the twentieth century. This book identifies where historical actuarial thought heuristically anticipated some of the fundamental ideas of modern finance, and the challenges that the profession wrestled with in reconciling these ideas with traditional actuarial methods. Actuaries have played a profoundly influential role in the management of the United Kingdom’s most important long-term financial institutions over the last two hundred years. This book will be the first to chart the influence of the actuarial profession to modern day. It will prove a valuable resource for actuaries, actuarial trainees and students of actuarial science. It will also be of interest to academics and professionals in related financial fields such as accountants, statisticians, economists and investment managers.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319331833
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
In the first book of its kind, Turnbull traces the development and implementation of actuarial ideas, from the conception of Equitable Life in the mid-18th century to the start of the 21st century. This book analyses the historical development of British actuarial thought in each of its three main practice areas of life assurance, pensions and general insurance. It discusses how new actuarial approaches were developed within each practice area, and how these emerging ideas interacted with each other and were often driven by common external factors such as shocks in the economic environment, new intellectual ideas from academia and developments in technology. A broad range of historically important actuarial topics are discussed such as the development of the blueprint for the actuarial management of with-profit business; historical developments in mortality modelling methods; changes in actuarial thinking on investment strategy for life and pensions business; changing perspectives on the objectives and methods for funding Defined Benefit pensions; the application of risk theory in general insurance reserving; the adoption of risk-based reserving and the Guaranteed Annuity Option crisis at the end of the 20th century. This book also provides an historical overview of some of the most important external contributions to actuarial thinking: in particular, the first century or so of modern thinking on probability and statistics, starting in the 1650s with Pascal and Fermat; and the developments in the field of financial economics over the third quarter of the twentieth century. This book identifies where historical actuarial thought heuristically anticipated some of the fundamental ideas of modern finance, and the challenges that the profession wrestled with in reconciling these ideas with traditional actuarial methods. Actuaries have played a profoundly influential role in the management of the United Kingdom’s most important long-term financial institutions over the last two hundred years. This book will be the first to chart the influence of the actuarial profession to modern day. It will prove a valuable resource for actuaries, actuarial trainees and students of actuarial science. It will also be of interest to academics and professionals in related financial fields such as accountants, statisticians, economists and investment managers.
Making the Grade
Author: Nicholas Mocciolo
Publisher: ACTEX Publications
ISBN: 1625420129
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The single-source reference on career advancement and exam-taking skills for wherever you are in the exam process. The author shares a wealth of practical tips and techniques to increase your probability of passing every exam on your first try, just as he did. Information on actuarial organizations in the U.S. and Canada to help you navigate their educational programs, and better understand possible career options and paths. A review of communications and leadership skills that will make you more marketable and facilitate your rise to the top. Specifically targeted to actuarial students. Please note there are no returns on the digital version. "The content of this volume will be found indispensable to anyone embarking upon a daunting process which is likely to devour a significant part of young adulthood. It should be included as no less a part of the employment package for an aspiring actuary than fringe benefit descriptions and a W-4 form" - Robert W Batten, FSA Professor Emeritus of Actuarial Science Georgia State University "This is the only book on the market that directly addresses how to successfully navigate the entire actuarial exam system. Students who read this book are likely both to improve their pass rate on exams and to experience less anxiety both before and after exam day." - Robin Cunningham, Ph.D., FSA Co-Author Models for Quantifying Risk "Given that you can spend over 300 hours studying for just one actuarial examination, it is well worth an investment of two to three hours to read this fine summary of how to study for and write actuarial exams. Written in an easy style, this book is full of sound suggestions to improve your effciency on these trying examinations. Not only that, but if you follow the advice given faithfully, it could just make the difference between receiving a six verses a five." - Robert L. Brown, Ph.D., FSA, FCIA, ACAS Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo President Society of Actuaries 2000-2001 "I am impressed with the information and insight that you provided in the book. Your book gave me hope. I will be using your advice in the future. I especially liked your insight on communication and leadership skills. After reading your book, I am confident that I have a bright future in the field. Thank you so much for boosting my confidence." -- Kiran, Actuarial Student
Publisher: ACTEX Publications
ISBN: 1625420129
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The single-source reference on career advancement and exam-taking skills for wherever you are in the exam process. The author shares a wealth of practical tips and techniques to increase your probability of passing every exam on your first try, just as he did. Information on actuarial organizations in the U.S. and Canada to help you navigate their educational programs, and better understand possible career options and paths. A review of communications and leadership skills that will make you more marketable and facilitate your rise to the top. Specifically targeted to actuarial students. Please note there are no returns on the digital version. "The content of this volume will be found indispensable to anyone embarking upon a daunting process which is likely to devour a significant part of young adulthood. It should be included as no less a part of the employment package for an aspiring actuary than fringe benefit descriptions and a W-4 form" - Robert W Batten, FSA Professor Emeritus of Actuarial Science Georgia State University "This is the only book on the market that directly addresses how to successfully navigate the entire actuarial exam system. Students who read this book are likely both to improve their pass rate on exams and to experience less anxiety both before and after exam day." - Robin Cunningham, Ph.D., FSA Co-Author Models for Quantifying Risk "Given that you can spend over 300 hours studying for just one actuarial examination, it is well worth an investment of two to three hours to read this fine summary of how to study for and write actuarial exams. Written in an easy style, this book is full of sound suggestions to improve your effciency on these trying examinations. Not only that, but if you follow the advice given faithfully, it could just make the difference between receiving a six verses a five." - Robert L. Brown, Ph.D., FSA, FCIA, ACAS Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo President Society of Actuaries 2000-2001 "I am impressed with the information and insight that you provided in the book. Your book gave me hope. I will be using your advice in the future. I especially liked your insight on communication and leadership skills. After reading your book, I am confident that I have a bright future in the field. Thank you so much for boosting my confidence." -- Kiran, Actuarial Student
History of the Foundation of the Actuarial Society of America
Author: Actuarial Society of America
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
The Assurance Magazine, and Journal of the Institute of Actuaries
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Life insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 932
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Life insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 932
Book Description
Journal of the Institute of Actuaries
Author: Institute of Actuaries (Great Britain)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 626
Book Description
List of members issued with v. 35-46 with separate paging.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 626
Book Description
List of members issued with v. 35-46 with separate paging.
Complex Dynamic Systems Theory and L2 Writing Development
Author: Gary G. Fogal
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN: 9027261148
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
This volume integrates complex dynamic systems theory (CDST) and L2 writing scholarship through a collection of in-depth studies and commentary across a range of writing constructs, learning contexts, and second and foreign languages. The text is arranged thematically across four topics: (i) perspectives on complexity, accuracy, and fluency, (ii) new constructs, approaches, and domains of L2-writing scholarship, (iii) methodological issues, and finally (iv) curricular perspectives. This work should appeal to graduate students and academics interested in expanded discussions on CDST, highlighting its utility for theorizing and researching language change, and to L2 writing scholars curious about how this fresh approach to researching L2 development can inform understandings of how L2 writing develops. As a CDST approach to language change has matured and taken a place among the dominant epistemologies in the field, students and researchers of L2 development alike will benefit from this volume.
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN: 9027261148
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
This volume integrates complex dynamic systems theory (CDST) and L2 writing scholarship through a collection of in-depth studies and commentary across a range of writing constructs, learning contexts, and second and foreign languages. The text is arranged thematically across four topics: (i) perspectives on complexity, accuracy, and fluency, (ii) new constructs, approaches, and domains of L2-writing scholarship, (iii) methodological issues, and finally (iv) curricular perspectives. This work should appeal to graduate students and academics interested in expanded discussions on CDST, highlighting its utility for theorizing and researching language change, and to L2 writing scholars curious about how this fresh approach to researching L2 development can inform understandings of how L2 writing develops. As a CDST approach to language change has matured and taken a place among the dominant epistemologies in the field, students and researchers of L2 development alike will benefit from this volume.
Dealing in Uncertainty
Author: Arjen van der Heide
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 1529221358
Category : Life insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Insurance is an important - if still poorly understood - mechanism for dealing with a broad variety of risks associated with modern life. This book conducts an in-depth examination of one of the largest and longest-established private insurance industries in Europe: British life insurance. In doing so, it draws on over 40 oral history interviews to trace how the sector has changed since the 1970s, a period characterized by rampant financialization and neoliberalization. Combining insights from science and technology studies and economic sociology, this is an unprecedented study of the evolution of insurance practices and an invaluable contribution to our understanding of financial capitalism.
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 1529221358
Category : Life insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Insurance is an important - if still poorly understood - mechanism for dealing with a broad variety of risks associated with modern life. This book conducts an in-depth examination of one of the largest and longest-established private insurance industries in Europe: British life insurance. In doing so, it draws on over 40 oral history interviews to trace how the sector has changed since the 1970s, a period characterized by rampant financialization and neoliberalization. Combining insights from science and technology studies and economic sociology, this is an unprecedented study of the evolution of insurance practices and an invaluable contribution to our understanding of financial capitalism.
Proceedings of the Casualty Actuarial and Statistical Society of America
Author: Casualty Actuarial Society
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Casualty insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
List of members for the years 1914-20 are included in v. 1-7, after which they are continued in the Year book of the society, begun in 1922.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Casualty insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
List of members for the years 1914-20 are included in v. 1-7, after which they are continued in the Year book of the society, begun in 1922.
Proceedings of the Casualty Actuarial and Statistical Society of America
Author: Casualty Actuarial and Statistical Society of America
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Casualty insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
List of members for the years 1914-20 are included in v. 1-7, after which they are continued in the year book of the Society, begun in 1922.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Casualty insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
List of members for the years 1914-20 are included in v. 1-7, after which they are continued in the year book of the Society, begun in 1922.