SIAS notices

SIAS Tuesday 22 July
Sessional Meeting: Stochastic Mortality Made Easy
Staple Inn, 5.30pm for 6pm
The purpose of this paper, presented by Paul Sweeting, pictured, is to give actuaries an easy-touse approach to modelling stochastic mortality. While the approach described can be used with tailor-made projections, it can also be applied to published base tables and improvement factors. The methodology is not particularly new or ground-breaking, however, it is hopefully accessible and will allow actuaries to use a stochastic approach to mortality projections more easily.

Paul Sweeting works for Munich Re as a longevity strategist. As well as being a fellow of the Institute of Actuaries and a CFA charter holder, with more than 15 years’ experience in pensions, investment and longevity, Paul is also an honorary visiting fellow at Cass Business School and a senior visiting fellow at the Pensions Institute. He has written a number of articles on pensions, investment and longevity issues and is a regular speaker at conferences.

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Friday 25 July 2008
SIAS social event Summer Boat Party
Golden Jubilee Embankment Pier
6.15pm til late
There’s plenty of fish in the sea, so why not come along to the ‘traffic light’ boat party and see what you can catch! Wear green if you fancy your chances, amber if you’re tempted to be hooked or red if you have already netted a good catch. The action will kick off at 6.15pm at Embankment Pier. Be sure to be on time as the boat will leave at 6.30pm on the dot. Once aboard you will be greeted by welcome drinks and then the real party begins. Be ready to set sail and be blown away for an actionpacked evening along the Thames, full of dancing, entertainment and plenty of food and drink. Tickets are like gold dust, so be sure to reserve them quickly. Tickets cost £10 for members and £15 for non-members. To reserve a place, please email nilantheny.christie@aig.com by Friday 18 July.

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Friday 25 July 2008
SIAS social event Five-a-side Football
Catford Powerleague
London SE6
SIAS’s long-running and very popular five-a-side football tournament returns this August. If you fancy making a stand for England this year then get your studs out and come down to the Catford Powerleague. Place are limited and awarded on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, so get your teams in fast. Teams of up to seven people can be entered for £50 plus £5 for every non-SIAS member. Send your e-mails to James Williamson at james.williamson@barnett-waddingham to reserve your place.