With yields hitting historical lows, the emergence of negative interest rates has become a more real possibility. In this episode, economist Jake Meyer, PhD, provides insight into how North American financial markets could be affected by negative yields. Marshall Posner, FCIA, also joins the podcast to look at the potential impact on pension practice and the computation of commuted values.
Patrick Chamberland, FCIA, joins us to discuss his career change from practicing actuary to Co-Founder and Senior Vice-President, Strategy and Finance, at Cook It, the popular French-Canadian meal kit service.
Mike Dekoning, FCIA, shares the career path that led to his current role as President of Allstate Benefits and Senior Vice-President of Allstate Insurance Company US, reflecting on his experiences as a Canadian actuary working in a senior role south of the border.
In recognition of National Volunteer Week, this episode delves into the vital role volunteers play in the Canadian actuarial profession. Joined by Sue Alcott, Manager, Volunteer Services, and long-time volunteer Angelita Graham, FCIA, we discuss the benefits of volunteering and Institute’s innovative approach towards recognition.
Released in May 2020, this paper, jointly prepared by the CIA with the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society, presents a new framework to analyze the potential cyber risks facing organizations. The report’s co-author Unal Tatar, and Fei Xie (FCIA), member of the project oversight group, join us for the discussion.
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