Letters: Leong Hoo

I just want to say thanks for publishing the article about Takaful Insurance (Jan/Feb 2008, p40). When I was flipping through the magazine, I was so proud to see the picture of the Petronas Twin Towers. The article also provided me with some background knowledge for an Islamic Banking and Insurance forum that I am attending at Imperial College.
On another matter — as a first year student in actuarial science, some of the sections are relatively technical to me. Would it be possible to have a section about students looking to pursue a career as an actuary? This could include explanations of some basic facts/ theories (like how a pension fund works), some real-life case studies (application of actuarialrelated theories), and hints and tips about job applications and careers. Keep up the good work with the magazine and the new website.
Leong Hoo
31 January 2008

The editor replies: Thanks for your comments, Leong. The magazine website www.the-actuary.org.uk contains an archive of features on various topics that may prove helpful. An online Career Clinic section is also in development which is intended to act as a source of peer advice. I would also draw your attention to the feature by Johan Strydom in this issue on the development of the online encyclopedia, www.ActuarialWiki.org

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