Big News! Same like IFOA, SOA would be also be moving to computer-based testing (CBT) approach for all examinations beginning from the autumn 2020 written-answer exam administration. Candidates will need to take their exams at a Prometric testing facility. NOTE: This change only impacts students …
We all know how important have Python has become for Data Analytics and Actuaries, more and more companies are using Python for their Analytical and Actuarial. In this era, learning about applications of Python in actuarial is a must skill. In collaboration with The Actuarial …
Revised Dates for April 2020 exam: Following are the Technical requirements for April 2020 IFOA Exam: Candidates are responsible for ensuring they have a working device ahead of their online examination. Candidates are responsible for checking they have the correct software/package downloaded prior to …
The following has been an update from IFOA April 2020 FAQs: Why is the IFoA running some examinations online in April 2020 rather than cancelling them all?We have heard that for many personal reasons some of you would prefer not to sit our April examinations. …
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Is IAI really NOT a part of International Actuarial Association (IAA) or its just a myth?
As the new curriculum 2019 has been released, there are major debates over the changes in the structure of both the Actuarial Societies (IFOA vs IAI). There were many students who used to attempt exams from IAI because the exam fees were lower as compared …
Father of Actuarial Science: William Morgan. We who call ourselves actuaries owe so much to this legend William Morgan who was born in 25th May 1750 in Bridgend, Wales. William Morgan, who is considered the father of modern actuarial science. A man who is widely …
Actuarial Failure. Can you tell me one successful person, who got successful without facing failure in life? If everyone fails, will that be considered as failure or step in learning. If everyone goes through failure before becoming successful then a failure should be embraced, isn’t …
Masters in Actuarial Science from abroad is always a question of high doubt and discussion. To help you solve your doubts we have already published an article on Masters in Actuarial Science from abroad giving a brief about the factors you need to consider before …
Personal and Professional Development (PPD) is a key component of the IFoA actuarial qualifications. To become an Associate or Fellow Actuary you need to successfully complete PPD as well as the IFoA examinations and professionalism components. PPD allows you to demonstrate how you have applied …
There are many questions on how the IFoA Actuarial exams are being conducted under new course. This article will help you to clear all of your doubts and will tell exactly on how the examinations will be conducted, how will marks be allocated, what will …
Actuarial Core Mathematics 1 (CM1) forms the core for classical actuarial expertise. It is one of the most interesting subjects and practical subjects with wide applicability. It provides students with essential knowledge by teaching the pricing of different financial products and life insurance contract. Actuarial …
There are many universities which provide post-graduation or masters in actuarial science, and it can be really tough to decide which to choose which not. One need to decide on so many factors before finalizing. One such factor is exemption for papers, many universities are …