Thursday, May 16, 2013

How to Apply for CIA Exemption From the UAP



This year marked the first year of the CIA's UAP (University Accreditation Program) and we have the first group of U of R students eligible for exam exemptions under the program.  We had 5 students eligible for a CIA exemption from exam FM and two students eligible for an exemption from MFE.  These students need to apply to the CIA to receive official confirmation.  The process is outlined below in information that I received from the CIA this week.


We would like to advise you that if any of your student wishes to apply for a UAP exemption for a course taken in the fall 2012 or winter 2013, they can do so by May 23, in order to be approved by the Eligibility & Education Council (EEC) at its meeting on May 30.   The next deadline will be July 07 to be approved by the EEC at its next meeting on July 15.

You can also direct your students to our website athttp://www.cia-ica.ca/membership/uap.  There is all the necessary information about the program, fees and application form.

The students need to complete the application form and mail it to my attention, along with the original transcript, and payment.

I hope this information is useful, please let me know if you need anything else.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Spring is Here

And the young actuary's mind turns to studying for actuarial exams....

I've updated the dates, times and locations for the pen and paper SOA exams written in Regina in 2013 here.  Info on the computer based exams can be found at Be An Actuary.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Actuary=Top Job in 2013


Once again, actuary tops the list of best job.  Read all about it via the NYT.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Back at the Blogging - And Hat's Off to Our Interns


I've been hearing that the Prairie Actuary has been quiet of late, I blame chronic cases of end of term and real life.  However, it's time to get the ball rolling again.

With the start of the Spring/Summer semester we have a new cohort of students beginning their internships.  The 2013/4 interns and their placements are as follows

  • At AON in Saskatoon Kabari Quaye
  • At Cooperators Daniel Roberts and Carmen Underhill
  • At SGI Alan Chad
  • At WCB Sinae Warbanski


Good luck to all!