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Actuarial Societies including IfoA, IAI, SOA and CAS
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. Prometric’s technology and testing platform will …
The IFoA recently moved from centre-based examinations to online delivery in April during unprecedented global circumstances.As per the IFoA, this move to online examinations was successful, with over 10,000 exams sat and candidates reporting high levels of satisfaction via their April 2020 Post-Examinations survey. IFoA …
IFoA Professional Skills Training (PST) is an essential training conducted by IFoA that helps Actuarial professionals and students to remain up-to-date with ever-changing professional requirements. It is a part of IFoA’s Continuing Professional Development Scheme (CPD Scheme), similar to PPD. It should not be seen …
Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) is the governing body of the Actuarial Profession in India. It is formed by the conversion of the Actuarial Society of India by virtue of the Actuaries Act, 2006. In this article, we shall discover its history, ACET (Actuarial …
Introduction to Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) VEE is a process by which candidates can earn credits based upon the validation of education background in particular areas such as Economics, Corporate Finance or Accounting & Finance and Applied Statistics or Mathematical Statistic. In order to …
soa” 15967 target=”_blank”>soa" 15967 target="_blank">Society of Actuaries (SOA) was founded in 1949 as a merger of two major actuarial organizations in the United States: The Actuarial Society of America and the American Institute of Actuaries. soa” 15967 target=”_blank”>soa" 15967 target="_blank">Society of Actuaries is one of the most followed societies …
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 …
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 …
It’s a boring afternoon. You’re tired after exhausing actuarial class, and all you want to do is curl up with Netflix and a bowl of cereal. But you really should study, and you know it that actuarial exams are close now. It’s just that you …
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 …
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 …
The Council of The Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) in its council meeting held on 22nd September, 2018 elected Sunil Sharma as its new President. He will serve a two year term as the President of IAI. Sunil Sharma is currently the Chief Actuary and the Chief Risk Officer for Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company India Ltd (Kotak Life).