Reserve funds are used by condominiums to manage future repair and replacement costs. Actuarial work has traditionally been associated with reserves for insurance companies – but can these techniques be applied to condo reserves as well? Jon Juffs, co-author of a new CIA research paper, and Thomas Wendling, POG member for this research project, say yes.
Reserve funds are used by condominiums to manage future repair and replacement costs. Actuarial work has traditionally been associated with reserves for insurance companies – but can these techniques be applied to condo reserves as well? Jon Juffs, co-author of a new CIA research paper, and Thomas Wendling, POG member for this research project, say yes.
New research by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries reveals that low reserve fund contributions will likely lead to overwhelming annual increases and require lump-sum payments from owners to cover shortfalls, and could potentially lead to the loss of homes, especially in the context of rising interest rates.
It’s that time of year again where we bring you the top stories from Seeing Beyond Risk. Looking for some holiday reads that will keep you informed about the profession while earning you valuable time towards your CPD? This is where you’ll find it.
Actuaries have consistently played a key role in the development of Canada’s system of social protection. As such, this discussion highlights the many areas for actuarial advice as we try to improve this system for Canadians in the post-COVID era.
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