As Chair of the CIA Task Force on Diversity, Jacqueline Friedland shares the goals and initiatives undertaken by the task force to date.
Making strides towards supporting and celebrating our diverse actuarial community
Data Update to the Actuaries Climate Index
Long-term measure of extreme climate conditions reached a new high in winter 2019–20 Washington, D.C., Arlington, VA, Schaumburg, IL, and Ottawa, ON (August 26, 2020) –– A multiyear trend of increasing climate condition measurements from the United States and Canada continues, reaching a new high in winter 2019–20, the latest Actuaries Climate Index quarterly data release shows. The Actuaries...
Changes to commuted value standards
On December 1, 2020, the rules governing the calculation of pension commuted values will change. Gavin Benjamin, FCIA, joins us to discuss the upcoming changes, the reasons behind the revised rules, and how they could affect pension plan members. Read the revised standards A French version of this episode is also available. Chris: Welcome to a special edition of Seeing Beyond Risk from the...
New report finds that more Canadians should delay CPP payments
Ottawa, July 29, 2020 – A new report by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) and the Society of Actuaries investigates the financial considerations of delaying Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments and looks at the risks and opportunities associated with this delay. The CPP Take-Up Decision, authored by Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, FCIA, aims to better inform the decisions of Canadians for whom...
Teaching an old dog new tricks for better managing change
During the pandemic, the CIA’s President got into the habit of watching the daily press conferences held by B.C. authorities. In this article, he shares his observations regarding the leadership of Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer.
