What happens with actuaries when the lights go out? Between the Spreadsheets exposes the hidden secrets of the actuarial profession through satirical articles and thought provoking pieces. Ideas expressed in this blog are my own. They do not represent any company or organization.
Friday, November 10, 2017
New Actuarial Standard on How To Put on Pants
Recent ASB proposals for modeling, pricing, and assumption setting standards of practice seem to be starting a trend of codifying every single action an actuary takes. The latest release seems to confirm this theory.
An exposure draft, titled "Lower Body Coverings" is currently in progress.
Apparently there is much concern in the actuarial community about the quality of work can vary based on how one applies lower limb coverings. An improper procedure may result in further deterioration of judgment, confidence, and overall work product. To put it one way, the exposure draft deals with the risks of feeling drafts while exposed.
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