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5 days ago

Actuarial creativity is not an oxymoron

The original article on which this article is based, “Actuarial Creativity,” was first published in The Actuary, April 2022, Society of… — The original article on which this article is based, “Actuarial Creativity,” was first published in The Actuary, April 2022, Society of Actuaries (SOA), Schaumburg, IL. The original article that appeared in The Actuary has been modified for publication here in that the last heading has been changed.

Actuary

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Actuarial creativity is not an oxymoron
Actuarial creativity is not an oxymoron

Apr 3

10 check points relating to actuarial professionalism

In preparation for a Society of Actuaries’ presentation to the Brazilian market (May 2022) on ‘Actuarial professionalism’, I’ve put… — In preparation for a Society of Actuaries’ presentation to the Brazilian market (May 2022) on ‘Actuarial professionalism’, I’ve put together some talking points and would really appreciate feedback on the content. #1 Know your limits. Define your list of dealbreakers. What assignments you are comfortable assuming.

Actuary

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10 check points relating to actuarial professionalism
10 check points relating to actuarial professionalism

Sep 8, 2021

What drives `Actuary-out-of-the Box` to write?

It’s not a surprise that a writer lives in many of us — even actuaries. Sometimes, we just have to take a leap of faith and put that first… — It’s not a surprise that a writer lives in many of us — even actuaries. Sometimes, we just have to take a leap of faith and put that first word on paper. Free the writer! Aside from his work as president of RGA Brazil and his volunteer activities, Ronald Poon-Affat…

Actuary

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What drives `Actuary-out-of-the Box` to write……?
What drives `Actuary-out-of-the Box` to write……?

May 10, 2021

Why some people might lock their doors but are reluctant to wear a mask.. and vice versa

Don`t know much about a science book — Don`t know much about a science book If there`s one thing that COVID-19 has clarified.. it`s that most people don`t understand probability theory. What do you think sells more? Lottery tickets or Life Insurance policies? Would you believe that an experienced, well trained life insurance agent sells `on average` 32 individual life insurance policies… per year. Yep…

Actuary

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Why some people might lock their doors but are reluctant to wear a mask.. and vice versa
Why some people might lock their doors but are reluctant to wear a mask.. and vice versa

Apr 22, 2021

Letter to my high school`s 2021 student body

College of the Immaculate Conception (St. Mary`s College, Trinidad) ‘ Class of 1983 — College of the Immaculate Conception (St. Mary`s College, Trinidad) ‘ Class of 1983 I have never formally and publicly thanked St. Mary`s College (CIC), for a world-class education and for introducing me to the most supportive band of brothers I could ever have hoped for. Even after saying farewell in 1983 to #75 Frederick St, this loyal group of friends has travelled with…

Trinidad And Tobago

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Letter to my high school`s 2021 student body
Letter to my high school`s 2021 student body

Jan 24, 2021

Rubik Cube beginners` tips to becoming a lil less confused & a lil bit faster

I consider myself to be still at the very start of my rubik cube journey. Right now I`m not even thinking of the more complex/faster… — National Records for Trinidad & Tobago I used to hold the Trinidad & Tobago national records for both fastest single solve (44.88) and best of 5 average solves (48.05)… but it’s a small country and I’ve only ever competed once. My title stoof for 1 week (lmao!)

Games

18 min read

Rubik Cube beginners` tips to becoming a lil less confused & a lil bit faster
Rubik Cube beginners` tips to becoming a lil less confused & a lil bit faster

Jan 2, 2021

How rational ignorance might explain why toilet paper trumps life insurance

A recent cognitive neuroscience study by Tali Sharot of University College London (UCL), asked `Would you want to know if your colleagues… — Would you want to know if your colleagues view you as incompetent? A recent study by Tali Sharot, Professor at the Department of Experimental Psychology, University College London (UCL) asked, Would you want to know if your colleagues view you as incompetent? .. the result was 55% wanted to know if their colleagues had a negative opinion of them. When the same…

Actuary

5 min read

How rational ignorance might be impacting the life insurance protection gap?
How rational ignorance might be impacting the life insurance protection gap?

Jun 15, 2020

COVID-19.. some unique observations from this actuarial report (june 12 2020)

https://www.soa.org/globalassets/assets/files/resources/research-report/2020/impact-of-covid.pdf — https://www.soa.org/globalassets/assets/files/resources/research-report/2020/impact-of-covid.pdf Some interesting features not often covered by other references include… Two dimensional analysis of 2 key statistics. Chart usefully defines a RED ZONE Figure 4 , page 8

Actuary

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COVID-19.. some unique observations from this comprehensive actuarial report (june 12 2020)
COVID-19.. some unique observations from this comprehensive actuarial report (june 12 2020)

Apr 14, 2020

The price of freedom in the time of COVID-19

COVID19 has been ravaging various communities in so many ways. Other than the obvious risk factors (gender & age), the cable news talking… — I read the news today.. oh boy! COVID-19 has been ravaging various communities in so many ways. Other than the obvious risk factors (gender, age, co-morbidities), the cable news talking heads are hypothesizing about the higher incidence rates for certain groups; referring to ‘returning skiers` (lots of patient zeros have…

Covid 19

6 min read

The price of freedom in the time of COVID19
The price of freedom in the time of COVID19

Nov 1, 2019

Don`t talk to strangers..

How come you never learned the golden rule  Don’t talk to strange men, don’t be a fool  I’m hearing stories, I don’t think that’s cool — How come you never learned the golden rule Don’t talk to strange men, don’t be a fool I’m hearing stories, I don’t think that’s cool Rick Springfield..Don’t talk to strangers (1982) Yes rocking Rick Springfield may have issued a stern warning about the big bad wolf but Malcolm Gladwell`s latest…

Insurance

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Don`t talk to strangers..
Don`t talk to strangers..
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