Discover actuarial terms like risk pooling, underwriting, and reserving explained using Marvel, Breaking Bad, Harry Potter, and more. Make actuarial science fun and easy to understand with pop culture analogies!
Struggling to Break into Banking? Actuaries Might Hold the Key
The banking sector offers actuaries an attractive alternative career path to leverage their quantitative and risk management skills beyond traditional insurance roles. As banks navigate increasingly complex regulatory landscapes and …
Key Elements of Health Insurance Every Actuary Should Know
For actuaries, working in Health Insurance space requires a unique blend of technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and an understanding of human behavior. In this article, we deep dive into the key elements that actuaries should master.
Global Actuary Shortage: Is Your Region Ready?
As the global business landscape rapidly evolves, demand for actuaries has grown significantly across diverse regions. This article examines the supply-demand dynamics for actuaries in North America, Europe, and Asia, …
Actuarial Excel Transformation – More advanced and powerful Excel
Discover the transformative power of Excel for Actuaries – today’s tool is vastly more capable than just a year ago! Back then, you might have found yourself grappling with every …
Non-Life Reserving Software for Actuaries
Introduction Non-life reserving software—also known as P&C reserving software—plays a vital role in the insurance industry. As insurers strive for more accurate forecasting, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decisions, reserving tools …
Surety Bond: How Do They Actually Work & Actuarial Considerations
Surety bonds are a type of financial guarantee that protects against potential losses or breaches of contract. They are commonly used in construction, government contracting, and other industries where performance …
Blog 84: BRK.B by Xavier Lo, FIA, FRM, MBA
Given we talked about what Warren Buffett [巴菲特] said last week about the S&P500, we definitely have to consider his company. Specifically, lets look at the more accessible version of …
Blog 83: VOO by Xavier Lo, FIA, FRM, MBA
Lets hop on a flight to the US and take a quick look at what’s available in their stock market. There are hundreds of companies on offer, and you might …
Blog 82: 0005.HK HSBC by Xavier Lo, FIA, FRM, MBA
As I promised, I’m going to be discussing one particular stock every week. As someone in Hong Kong, it is most appropriate that I start this series of blogs with …
Blog 81: Value Investing by Xavier Lo, FIA, FRM, MBA
For the original post and more actuarial insight, please visit Mr. HongKong Actuary’s instagram profile Did any of you take advantage of the Hong Kong or US stock markets [香港美國股市]? Mainly …
Blog 80: Comparative Advantage by Xavier Lo, FIA, FRM, MBA
For the original post and more actuarial insight, please visit Mr. HongKong Actuary’s instagram profile A lot is going on in the financial markets at the moment, with oil prices going …
Blog 79: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs by Xavier Lo, FIA, FRM, MBA
For the original post and more actuarial insight, please visit Mr. HongKong Actuary’s instagram profile With all the things that are happening in the world right now, maybe it’s the right …
Blog 78: Mentality of Graduates by Xavier Lo, FIA, FRM, MBA
For the original post and more actuarial insight, please visit Mr. HongKong Actuary’s instagram profile In a previous blog, we have looked at how interns should mentally prepare themselves. Is there …
Blog 77: F.I.R.E. by Xavier Lo, FIA, FRM, MBA
For the original post and more actuarial insight, please visit Mr. HongKong Actuary’s instagram profile Today’s blog isn’t anything new, but I’m sure its something that you have all encountered at …