With only a few weeks remaining before the implementation of IFRS 17 on January 1, 2023, we revisited the topic with FCIAs and Co-Chairs of the IFRS 17 Steering Committee, Sati MacLean and Les Rehbeli.
Final notes in the countdown to IFRS 17
An actuarial showcase of challenge and opportunity
At the CIA’s annual conference, act22,last June, we delivered a mix of technical sessions and inspiring keynote presentations, and encouraged discussions to help Canada’s actuaries with their work, post-conference.
Mentorship in the actuarial space
Even the most qualified actuaries didn’t enter the workforce already holding complex skills. They were taught, guided, and shaped through experience and learning opportunities.
Behold the API (application programming interface)
Most actuaries work with data and build models, but do most know how to facilitate the distribution of their data and models? The purpose of this article is to introduce the idea of application programming interfaces (APIs) to actuaries who may not have considered them as a way to distribute their data and models.
What does it mean for actuaries to act in the public interest?
The CIA is guided by a set of principles. The first, in both order and importance, states: “In carrying out its activities and programs, the Institute holds the duty of the profession to the public above the needs of the profession and its members.” This has been an area of much discussion for members and stakeholders. What duty does the profession hold to the public? How do we define the notion...
