Articles tagged "Public Policy"
Modern government service delivery - 2018 Public Policy Essay Competition Winner
Hugh Miller's essay was singled out for its clear communication, logical structure and innovative approach to a growing issue for governments – how to deliver important services within ever tightening budgets.
Posted on: May 21, 2018
Are you interested in tackling society’s issues?
The Actuaries Institute's Public Policy Council Committee has launched an essay competition for young actuaries - your chance to be published and win a $3,000 prize.
Posted on: December 19, 2017
Mental Health and Insurance - finding a better way
Co-author of the Institute's latest Green Paper 'Mental Health and Insurance' lets us in on the work behind the scenes, and tells a story to get us thinking - how can we find a better way to insure mental illness?
Posted on: November 9, 2017
Actuaries report takes the lead in national mental health and insurance conversation
Lucy Brogden, Co-chair of the National Mental Health Commission thanked and congratulated the Actuaries Institute on a "timely" report at the 'Mental Health and Insurance' Green Paper media launch.
Posted on: November 9, 2017
Michael Rice urges peers to promote and protect brand ‘Actuary’
Michael Rice arrived at the Institute last week to accept the 2017 Actuary of the Year Award alongside an entourage of supporters from the firm he founded 30 years ago.
Posted on: October 19, 2017
Actuary breaks new ground in public health research
Actuary Jananie William explains how she traversed traditional actuarial fields and came to work in public policy. Using actuarial techniques and some amazing data, she provided a detailed analysis of birth-related public health system costs and their drivers – the first ever study of its kind.
Posted on: August 31, 2017
Leading the conversation
Elayne Grace, Deputy CEO and Head of Public Policy, introduces the Actuaries Institute’s new thought leadership series 'The Dialogue - leading the conversation'.
Posted on: June 8, 2017
Actuaries in Public Policy
The Actuaries Institute made a large contribution to public policy through research papers, submissions and engagement with policymakers in 2016. Head of Public Policy and Deputy CEO of the Actuaries Institute, Elayne Grace reflects on the highlights of 2016, and what's in store for 2017.
Posted on: February 23, 2017
Appointed or C-Suite?
Institute President Lindsay Smartt shares some thoughts on the current review of the Appointed Actuary role.
Posted on: August 25, 2016
Three Actuarial Success Stories
Much of the work by actuaries occurs behind the scenes. Rob Paton recounts how the Australian public has benefited from the work of actuaries.
Posted on: July 23, 2015
The times suit us …
As the Institute steps up its efforts on public policy, CEO David Bell reflects on the importance of the actuarial profession’s contribution.
Posted on: May 28, 2015
