Articles tagged "Asia"
Asia’s Joint Regional Seminar (JRS) to come to Sydney
For the first time, since its inaugural event in 2002, the Joint Regional Seminar (JRS) will come to Sydney this August. Kitty Chan explains the importance of the Seminar to the Asian region.
Posted on: July 3, 2018
Asia Tour 2018 Part 3: Singapore and Kuala Lumpur
After our short stay in Shanghai, we headed to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to complete the Asia Tour 2018. With special presenters on Data Analytics and actuaries in business, the event was a fantastic forum top discuss our future together.
Posted on: May 9, 2018
Asia Tour 2018 Report - Part 1: Hong Kong
Kitty Chan reflects on this year's Asia Tour in Hong Kong, including an interview with HK-based FIAA, Chui Mei Siew and highlights from the Hong Kong visits.
Posted on: April 26, 2018
Letting Insurance Asset Data Speak for Itself
In late 2016, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) commissioned a paper on asset allocation trends of Asian life companies. Two FIAA’s who co-wrote the paper “Letting Insurance Asset Data Speak for Itself”[1] highlight its key findings here.
Posted on: April 11, 2018
A new beginning, Year of the Dog
The Year of the Dog began on 16 February 2018, celebrating family union, good fortune and prosperity. But do you know how fiercely competitive Chinese Zodiac animals can be?
Posted on: March 8, 2018
Under the Spotlight - Asia series - Queenie Choi
Actuary Queenie Choi has moved into the NGO space in hopes of making a difference in people's lives. Here, she shares her vision of helping the less fortunate in Northeast Thailand.
Posted on: November 30, 2017
Actuaries in Asia - Singapore and Kuala Lumpur
Asia Liaison Manager, Kitty Chan, reflects on her first three months at the Actuaries Institute.
Posted on: July 27, 2017
Actuaries in Asia - Beijing and Shanghai
The Institute's Hong Kong based Asia Liaison Manager, Kitty Chan, reflects on her visits to Beijing, Shanghai and the China Actuarial Association, along with President, Jenny Lyon and CEO, David Bell.
Posted on: July 27, 2017
5 minutes with Kitty Chan 陳潔心 - Actuaries Liaison Manager, Asia
We sit down with Kitty Chan, the Actuaries Institute’s new Liaison Manager based in Hong Kong to learn about her experience as an actuary, and outside the profession.
Posted on: April 19, 2017
Crouching Tigers, Hidden Dragons and Spouting Merlions
In this month's President's Column, Estelle Pearson reflects on her recent time in Asia for the CPD Roadshow, developments in the continent and reminds you to have a say on the Appointed Actuary Discussion Forum.
Posted on: August 13, 2015
Career Insights with Dr Michael Goodwin
How does a veterinary surgeon transition into a highly sought after actuarial advisor in Asia? Kelvin Chan reports on an insightful YAP talk in Hong Kong.
Posted on: July 14, 2015
The Confirm: Why Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling is Proving More Difficult Than we Thought
Posted on: November 15, 2014
Asian Insurance - Still a profitable high growth market for the next decade?
Posted on: July 22, 2014
Micro-insurance in the Philippines
Is Australian style community rating a good model for developing health micro-insurance in the Philippines?
Posted on: July 22, 2014
Standing at the C-ROSS of China’s Insurance History
An Outline of China’s Risk Oriented Solvency System (C-ROSS)
Posted on: July 22, 2014
Working in Asia
This month’s Pulse Survey focused on gauging your experiences and opinions on working in Asia.
Posted on: July 22, 2014
An Equatorial Perspective - Experiences in Malaysia
Tim Howell, Director, Actuarial Service Centre Asia Pacific at Zurich tells of his move abroad.
Posted on: July 22, 2014
Actuarial Careers in Asia – An Update
Authors Jas Singh and John Killick, along with Jenny Lyon, all from SKL, recently visited Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong with the aim of connecting with actuaries in the area. Here they share their experiences.
Posted on: July 22, 2014
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