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Careers
Learning

Actuaries: what degrees can help?

If you enjoy working with numbers, there are several subjects that open doors to an actuarial career. From economics to engineering, here we explore some of the options.

Careers
Learning

Actuarial science: What subjects should you be studying at school?

Even though it feels a long way off, it’s always a good idea to start thinking about your career now. The best way to do that is to consider which subjects you should take to help you reach your goal. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of key subjects and extra activities for you to consider.

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Learning
Banking

Actuarial careers in banking: Iain Allan

Iain Allan, an independent consultant working in banking, talks about his career journey in banking and the challenges and rewards he has experienced.

Careers
Learning
Banking

Actuarial careers in banking: Ritika Agarwal

Student member Ritika Agarwal tells us what made her want to become an actuary and what appeals to her about a career in banking.

Careers
Learning
Banking

Actuarial careers in banking: Clare Beale

Clare Beale, member of the IFoA Banking member interest Group (MIG) talks about how she moved from a career as a life actuary into banking and pension trusteeship.

Careers
Learning
Banking

Actuarial careers in banking: Dick Rae

Chair of the IFoA Banking Member Interest Group (MIG), Dick Rae, looks back on a 15 year career in investment banking and explains where he now plans to take his career using the knowledge and skills he gained working in the banking sector.

Careers
Learning
Banking

Actuarial careers in banking: Jerome Mahadeo

Jerome Mahadeo explains how the actuarial skill set can be put to good use in banking and why banking is a great place to test new ideas.

Covid-19

Impact of Covid-19 on health insurance in India

A group of GI actuaries, part of the IFoA's Covid-19 Action Task Force, have been trying to identify changes in exposures and claims experience and their potential impact on reserving. This blog looks at the impact on the health insurance market in India.

Covid-19

Impact of Covid-19 on Marine and Aviation Insurance

As part of the IFoA's Covid-19 Action Task Force, a group of General Insurance actuaries have been studying the impact of Covid-19 and pandemic-induced lockdowns on GI claims inflation and development. This blog discusses the changes in exposure and claims experience in Marine and Aviation insurance. 

Sustainability
Climate Change

Talking Sustainability with Nick Spencer

We interviewed Nick Spencer, Chair of the IFoA sustainability Board, covering his ambitions as Chair and his thoughts on actuarial involvement in sustainability. Here is what he had to say.