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22nd Annual Chinese New Year Meeting Wrapup

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On February 24th, 2015, roughly 100 attendees joined us for our Chinese New Year Meeting featuring Mr. August Chow, Board of Directors of the Society of Actuaries to discuss "Life Insurance Industry in China". Please see the Presentation Archives section for the slides, and the Online Photo Album for photos.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

 

SOA International Section

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We are pleased to have the Society of Actuaries' International Section as a long-time sponsor of our club, and would like to encourage all PRACT members to consider joining the SOA's International Section.

Please click here to learn more about the International Section.  You can also visit their website here.

 

22nd Annual Chinese New Year Meeting

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Our 22nd Annual Chinese New Year Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Dynasty Chinese Cuisine in Toronto.  We are pleased to invite Mr. August Chow, Board of Directors of the Society of Actuaries to discuss:

"Life Insurance Industry in China"

August was formerly the General Manager of Hannover Re in Shanghai. His presentation will include China’s C-ROSS, a new solvency system for insurance products as well as the market outlook for China, one of the fastest growing insurance markets in the world.

Come and network with fellow members of the Club and enjoy a fabulous Chinese banquet as we ring in the Year of the Ram.  Numerous door prizes will be drawn, including an Early Bird Grand Prize - a Vitamix Total Nutrition Centre Blender

Date and Time: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 5:30pm to 10pm

Registration Form: Please see the registration form for more details, including registration costs, the full menu, and our flexible refund policy.

Online Registration Link: Please click here

Deadline: The Early Bird registration deadline is Thursday, February 17th (for mail-in registrations), and 12 noon on Friday, February 20th for online registrations.  Register before these dates for discounted rates and the chance to win the Early Bird Grand Prize.

Parking: Parking pass is available at 37 Yorkville Avenue at $6 after 6 pm and $2 per ½ hour before 6 pm.

 

Time, Money, Fulfillment

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On November 25th, 2014, the Pacific Rim Actuaries' Club of Toronto will be jointly holding a business workshop entitled:

"Time, Money, Fulfillment:  Financial Plans that Work & Time for What Matters"

Does it feel like your time and money are two of your scarcest resources?

Do you want to start planning for your future, but just don't know where to start?

Learn about the non-traditional approaches to creating a vision for the life you want and developing a financial plan to support that life. We will also examine practical ways to make the limited hours of your day more productive and rewarding.  This workshop is led by Banasha Shah, FSA FCIA, BShah Consulting, Inc, and Jayne Huhtanen, B. Eng. Mgt., Certified FocalPoint Business Coach.

This event is FREE for members and $15 for non-members who register before the early-bird deadline of November 21, 2014.  Early-bird registrants can also qualify for the door prize - a Pebble Smart Watch

Please see the registration form for more details and how to register.

 

Fall Meeting 2014 Wrapup

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On October 9th, 2014, roughly 75 attendees joined us for our Fall Meeting featuring Mr. Douglas Lum from Reinsurance Management Associates (RMA) discussing "Assessing Capital Management Deals for Life Companies - An Asian Market Perspective".  Please see the Presentation Archives section for the slides and audio recording, and the Online Photo Album for photos.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

 

2014 Fall Dinner Meeting

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Our fall dinner meeting will be held on Thursday, October 9th, 2014, at Dynasty Chinese Cuisine in Toronto.  We are pleased to have Mr. Douglas Lum, Managing Director, Life Reinsurance Operations for Reinsurance Management Associates (RMA), to be our guest speaker of this event.  The topic will be

"Solvency Capital Regulation in Asia - Capital Management using Reinsurance"

Join us for an informative presentation on solvency capital regulations in various jurisdictions in Asia and to learn about how reinsurance can be a resource to help life insurance companies with their capital needs.

Please see the registration form for more details.

To qualify for the discounted early bird price and draw prize, please register online by October 6, 2014 (noon).

Please visit the link below for the online registration and payment page.

http://www.sellyourevents.com/PacificRimActuariesClubofToronto2014AnnualFallDinner.aspx

 

 

2014 PRACT Summer BBQ

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Our summer BBQ has returned.  This year, our gathering will take place on Saturday, July 26th, 2014 starting at 1pm.  Guests will enjoy fantastic food such as Hot dogs, Korean ribs, Salad, Fruits, Corn, Ice-cream, Pastries, Chow Mein, Fried Rice, Suckling Pig, BBQ pork, etc.  Our summer gathering is a great place to network in a casual atmosphere.  Please see registration form for more details.

Admission is free for 2014 club members and $10 for non-members who register before the early bird deadline (July 23rd)

To register, simply email your completed registration form in pdf format or registration details (i.e. Name, Fee, Company, Phone #) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Register before July 23rd to qualify for the early bird rate.  Any payment can be made at door. Space is limited, so please register early.

Note, non-members can sign up for membership at the BBQ and qualify for the membership price.  Click here for membership details.  If you intend to do this, please indicate this on your registration form.

Last Updated on Thursday, 26 June 2014 12:46
 

21st Annual Chinese New Year Meeting - Presentation and Photos Posted

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On February 27, 2014, over 100 attendees joined us for our 21st Annual Chinese New Year Dinner featuring Mr. Warren Rodericks from Deloitte discussing "Life Insurance Industry in Japan"

Please see the Presentation Archives section for the slides, and our Online Photo Album for the event photos.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

 

21st Annual Chinese New Year Meeting

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Our 21st Annual Chinese New Year Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at the DoubleTree Hotel (formerly Metropolitan Hotel) in Toronto.  We are pleased to invite Mr. Warren Rodericks, Senior Manager in the Actuarial and Insurance Solutions practice at Deloitte Canada to discuss:

"Life Insurance Industry in Japan"

Warren spent several years working in life insurance consulting in Tokyo. Warren will discuss the life insurance industry in Japan including economic, demographic, and cultural aspects. He will also speak about his experiences working in Japan.

Come and network with fellow members of the Club and enjoy a fabulous feast as we ring in the Year of the Horse. Numerous door prizes will be drawn, including an Early Bird Grand Prize - an Apple Mac mini Computer.

Date and Time: Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 5:30pm to 10pm

Registration Form: Please see the registration form for more details, including registration costs, the full menu, and our flexible refund policy.

Online Registration Link: Please click here

Deadline: The Early Bird registration deadline is Thursday, February 20th (for mail-in registrations), and 12 noon on Monday, February 24th for online registrations.  Register before these dates for discounted rates and the chance to win the Early Bird Grand Prize.

Parking: Limited parking in the hotel garage is available at a flat rate of $12 (from 5pm to 11pm).  Alternatively, you may park at the outdoor lot on the south side of the hotel ($10 flat rate after 5pm) or the nearby underground City Hall parking lot ($6 flat rate after 6pm)

 

Fall Meeting 2013 Wrapup

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On October 3rd, 2013, roughly 100 attendees joined us for our Fall Meeting featuring Mr. Steven Chen from Oliver Wyman discussing "Insurance e-Business Development & Trend in China"

Please see the Presentation Archives section for the slides and audio recording, and our Online Photo Album for the event photos.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

 


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Founded in 1993, Pacific Rim Actuaries' Club of Toronto was established for actuaries with an interest in the Asian Pacific region.


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