SOA Exam Info for Fall 2012

I've updated the exam listing to show the rooms for the next two exams.  Locations for future exams depend on the number of candidates registered.  Also note that the date for exam FM has been changed from October 8th (Thanksgiving Monday) to October 9th.

Saskatchewan Actuaries' Club Meeting 2012

After a hiatus of several years, the Saskatchewan actuarial community met at the University Club for dinner on Tuesday September 25, 2012.  Gust of honour was Simon Curtis, President of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries as part of his cross Canada tour of actuarial communities.

There were over 50 registered for the dinner, including current U of R students alumni and faculty as well as members from the Cooperators, SGI, Greystone and GMS.  Simon gave a short presentation which looked at recent CIA activities and initiatives (copies of the slides are available to the right). The University Accreditation was a hot topic of discussion.  Photos from the reception and dinner are shown below.

Simon Curtis chats with John Dark and Michael Ah-fat

Bryan Siggurdson with Taehan Bae and Joey Tieffenbach

Two current students Daniel Roberts and Melody penny

Alec Blundell shows off his CIA data stick bracelet.

John Dark, our MC for the night.

Bryan S with Megan Orr and Paul Gobeil (both U of R grads and FCIAs)

Simon Curtis

It was a great event.  Thanks to John Dark and Larry Miller for handling the arrangements and the University Club for a great dinner and meeting space.

CIA President Visits U of R

On Tuesday September 25, CIA President Simon Curtis spoke with students from the U of R ActSci program in the Math Department Lounge (following a last minute change in venue due to scheduling issues).  There was good turn out and Simon's presentation generated quite a discussion with our students.  A copy of Simon's presentation can be found under files of interest to the right.

A Reminder of Today's Visit From Simon Curtis

Simon will be meeting with students and other interested parties at 2:30 in RIC208.  There will be a dinner to follow at 5:30 in the University Club.

The IgNobles

a great day in the scientific year - the IgNoble Awards (I secretly want one). All hail the discoverers of the Rapunzel Factor
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19667664

CAS Recognizes CIA Accreditation

Great news - the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) will be recognizing exam exemptions thought the CIA's accreditation process.  Full details can be found at the CAS Announcement

Actuarial Club Meeting

A reminder of the two events taking place Tuesday September 25th.

1.  A presentation by Simon Curtis, President of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries' (CIA) at 2:30 -? in RIC208.

This talk will be primarily aimed at students in the ActSci Program at UofR and is intended to be an interactive affair (Simon wants questions).  You should think about coming if

• You are a current UofR Student in the ActSci program
• You are thinking about becoming an ActSci student at UofR
• You are interested in hearing how the new CIA University Accreditation Program will work, how it will affect our courses, and what it means to our students and faculty.

There is no cost for this meeting, coffee and snacks will be available and all are welcome.

2.  A dinner at the University Club from 5:30-?

This will feature a second presentation from Simon, this one looking at recent events within the CIA (including the Accreditation Program).  This will feature a good dinner, and good company.  You should attend if

• You are an actuary or an actuarial student working in Saskatchewan
• You are a UofR student or recent grad who is interested in meeting and networking with local actuaries
• You are interested in finding out about what's going on at the CIA or catching up with local actuaries

There is a cost for this event ($10 for students, $15 for others).  You need to let myself, Larry Miller or John Dark know to confirm a seat at the table.

Upcoming Actuaries Meeting

Reminder of the upcoming event on the 25th at the U of R.

A presentation by CIA President Simon Curtis at 2:30 aimed at our student body.

Dinner at the University Club featuring good food, wine and pleasant company among the local actuarial community.  Oh yes and another presentation by Simon aimed at the local actuaries.

Actuaries' Club Meeting

Notice of Meeting

What :                        Saskatchewan Actuaries Club

When :                       September 25, 2012

Where :                     University Club

                                    University of Regina  (see attached map)

                                    Reception   5:15 p.m.

                                    Dinner         6:30 p.m.                     

What Occasion:

Simon Curtis, F.S.A., F.C.I.A. President of the C.I.A. is visiting   Regina to address the students at the university in the afternoon and our club in the evening .

How Much:               $15 

                                    $10 for students of the University of Regina

For More information or to confirm attendance contact

John Dark, Actuary Business Opportunities

Co-operators Life

1920 College Avenue

Regina Saskatchewan S4V 2S3

(306) 347-6670

John_dark@cooperators.ca

The courtesy of a reply before September 20 is requested

What Club? :  A little known fact, when the Presidents comes to town, we have a meeting 

Parking is available in Visitor Pay Lot 8, at metered stalls, or in the Riddell Centre underground parkade.  

First Day of Classes

With September comes the start of the new academic year. The department is offering the following actuarial courses this fall.

ACSC116 Mathematics of Finance taught by myself and covering theory of interest topics
ACSC317 Actuarial Models I covering advance life contingencies topics, taught by Larry Miller
ACSC417 Introduction to Casualty Insurance and Credibility, also taught by Larry Miller
ACSC418 Econometric Models and Forecasts, taught by Taehan Bae

We also have six students out on internships which will continue until the end of August 2013.