How to benefit from an actuarial perspective
The actuarial ‘package’ is powerful, flexible, and broad based. It can add value in unique ways, in both established and new contexts.
Congratulations to Ian Laughlin Awarded Actuaries Institute Gold Medal
I am delighted to announce that PFS Principal Ian Laughlin has been awarded the Actuaries Institute Gold Medal, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the actuarial profession, business, the broader community, and government.
The Factors Required to Successfully Leverage Data and Analytics
This is the final article in a three-part series, covering the factors required to successfully leverage data and analytics.
Enabling a Data-Driven Culture
This article is the second of a three-part series, the focus on enabling a data-driven culture and the factors and techniques which can be implemented.
Ian Pollard named a Member of the Order of Australia
PFS would like to congratulate PFS Principal Dr Ian Pollard on being named a Member of the Order of Australia, in recognition of his significant service to business, to ethical standards, and to the community.
Are Actuaries still relevant?
This paper summarises a recent paper co-authored by Jules Gribble. It considers how continuing professional education, a core component of maintaining professional currency and relevance, needs to be reassessed and revised to address professionals evolving needs in a rapidly changing world.
Three reasons an actuarial consultant could be your strategic differentiator
A common question about our profession is “…and what is it that actuaries actually do?”.
In a nutshell, actuarial consultants analyse the financial implications of future risk and uncertainty, assess the potential costs and potential returns, and advise on the best path forward.
