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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.
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 …
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 …
Blog 76: Interview Tips – Experienced Hires by Xavier Lo, FIA, FRM, MBA
For the original post and more actuarial insight, please visit Mr. HongKong Actuary’s instagram profile A while ago, I posted a blog about interview tips for graduates. I’d like to follow …
Blog 75: The Great Resignation by Xavier Lo, FIA, FRM, MBA
For the original post and more actuarial insight, please visit Mr. HongKong Actuary’s instagram profile I think a lot of you would have heard of the Great Depression [大衰退] or the …
Blog 74: New Years Resolutions by Xavier Lo, FIA, FRM, MBA
Its nearly Chinese New Year [農曆新年], so I’d like to wish you all an early Happy Chinese New Year and hope the year of the tiger serves you well. In …
Blog 73: Introduction to Non Life Products by Xavier Lo, FIA, FRM, MBA
Thanks to one of my readers for giving me the idea for this week’s topic! Hopefully this will give some of you guys an easy introduction into the world of …