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Web Site News
Global Resources Section Unveiled
Recent visitors to the Web Site have noticed a new menu item on the home page called “Global Resources.” This new area of the Web Site was developed as a resource for those interested in actuarial activities outside of North America. In addition to providing information for actuaries abroad, the section highlights for CAS members the work the CAS is doing around the world.
Visitors to the Global Resources section can “Select a Region” from the section’s main page. The regions listed include Asia, Europe, and Latin America, mirroring the regional committee structure in place under the CAS vice president-international. This audience-based navigation allows Web site visitors to easily choose a path through the section. For example, Web site visitors in Asia would click on “Resources for Asia.” The next page will provide them with information about the CAS Asia Regional Committee, Casualty Actuaries of the Far East (a CAS Regional Affiliate), and regional actuarial events. In addition, visitors can drill down further within the region page to country-specific pages. The country pages contain links to Web sites for demographic and statistical data, property/casualty insurance industry data, regulatory bodies, educational institutions, and the local actuarial organization.
Visitors to the Global Resources section can also “Select a Resource” from the section’s main page. Resources provided include:
- International Actuarial Events Calendar
- Details on Joining the CAS
- Link to the International Actuarial Association (IAA)
- IAA Announcements
- Collection of links to interna- tional actuarial organizations and resources.
Another resource in the Global Resources section is a summary of CAS global initiatives. See this area for information about the Examination Fee Discount Program for qualified countries, CAS examination centers around the world, and Mutual Recognition with other actuarial organizations.
In summary, the new Global Resources section consolidates information about actuarial activities outside the United States and Canada. We welcome your ideas for additional material to include. Please send your feedback to the webmaster@casact.org.
The Missing Links
Now finding out what’s going on at the CAS is easier than ever! User-friendly improvements have been made to the online calendar. From the CAS homepage, click on the gold “Calendar” button to see the new search capability, archive of past events, and printer-friendly format.
