Environment
COP15 on Biodiversity
Biodiversity loss is a significant global risk and a growing topic of interest within the international Actuarial community. COP15, held in December 2022 in Montreal Canada, is one…
Actuaries
Highlights
2023 International Congress of Actuaries
Abstract thinking: How presenting your ideas on the world stage could unlock your career
Three actuaries share their advice, tips, and reasons why everyone should consider submitting an abstract to speak at the once in a lifetime opportunity: ICA 2023.
Health
The implications of delays in cancer diagnosis
A concerning development associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has been that people have been unable to, or less inclined, to seek medical care and performing fewer diagnostic tests. The focus of this article is the impact of delayed diagnostic procedures for colorectal cancer. However, we also present data that has generally shown fewer diagnostic tests and associated therapeutic procedures being performed during COVID-19.
Climate Change Blog
Discounting the future: social discounting for climate-related projects
Posted 12 November 2021
