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Covid-19 Blog
COVID-19 worldwide travel insurer responses
How have travel insurers fared in different countries during the pandemic? Daniel Vaughan takes a look at how different practices have led to markedly different outcomes in some markets.
Covid-19 Blog
COVID-19 Monday Roundup 3 August 2020
Another week with record new case numbers and fatalities in Australia, continuing to be dominated by Victoria. Six vaccine candidates have now reached Phase Three trials globally, whilst locally a Phase Two trial managed by Flinders University has been approved. CPI records the largest drop on record, dominated by free childcare and low petrol prices. And in terms of understanding the disease, there’s increasing evidence of long-term health implications as a result of COVID-19 with an Italian study showing that after 60 days from onset only 13% of patients reported being symptom free.
Covid-19 Blog
The future of travel insurance
In response to COVID-19, the Australian Government introduced an indefinite ban on all overseas travel in late March 2020. With major Australian airlines speculating international flights won’t resume until at least July 2021, the travel industry is likely to endure long-term ramifications. Danielle Casamento considers the impact that changing customer expectations and travel behaviours might have, and what the ‘new normal’ might be for the industry in a post-COVID-19 world.
Event Reports
2020 Actuarial Hackathon Showcase
The highly anticipated 2020 Actuarial Hackathon Showcase wrapped up last week. Sam Maitra, Organising Committee member and MC for the first online version of the event, shares the highlights.
Covid-19 Blog
Pandemic Briefing – Addressing COVID-19 Impacts on Non-Financial Risks in FCRs
This note is intended to support Appointed Actuaries in their preparation of Financial Condition Reports, as they consider the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdowns have had on Non-Financial Risks.
Inside Asia
Under the Spotlight – Asia Series – Wendy Wang
Wendy Wang, Actuary and avid traveller of Central and South Americas, discusses her international career path, pragmatic life and the importance of a patient mentor in the latest Under the Spotlight profile.
Videos & Podcasts
Podcast
Spending in retirement and the taper rate
In line with the successful launch of the 'Dialogue paper Spending in retirement and the taper rate', author Andrew Boal recently joined John McLenaghan on the Actuaries Institute podcast to discuss the key points and recommendations of the paper.
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Developing the retirement income framework
Earlier this month, the Actuaries Institute released another publication in its Dialogue series - Developing the retirement income framework. Written by Anthony Asher, Convenor of the Retirement Incomes Working Group (RIWG), the Dialogue explores the case to be made for a compulsory longevity risk management element to be added to superannuation products.
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Life Insurance and Wealth Management Practice Committee practice update podcast
Life Insurance and Wealth Management Practice Committee (LIWMPC) Convenor, Anton Kapel, is joined by committee member David Millar to discuss the latest news and developments from the LIWMPC. These include the committee’s structure, its response to the Hayne Royal Commission, and the challenges posed to life insurers by COVID-19.
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