Heriot-Watt University


Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics
School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

MSc/Diploma in Actuarial Science
Course Director: Roger J Gray


PHOTO AND EVENTS FILE

FACULTY OF ACTUARIES PRIZE FOR BEST STUDENT IN POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA CLASS 2004-2005

 At an informal ceremony in Maclaurin House, Edinburgh, on 23 August 2005, Mr Harvie Brown, President of the Faculty of Actuaries, presented the Faculty's Prize for the best student on the Heriot-Watt MSc/Diploma class 2004-2005 to Miss Claire Dudley. Also present were Professor Andrew Cairns, Head of the Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics, Mr Roger Gray, MSc/Diploma Course Director, and Ms Fiona Goddard of the Faculty of Actuaries. Claire Dudlay was an undergraduate student at Newnham College, Cambridge.

FACULTY OF ACTUARIES PRIZE FOR BEST STUDENT IN POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA CLASS 2003-2004

 At an informal ceremony in the garden of Maclaurin House, Edinburgh, on 15 September 2004, Mr Harvie Brown, President of the Faculty of Actuaries, presented the Faculty's Prize for the best student on the Heriot-Watt MSc/Diploma class 2003-2004 to Miss Nicola Duncan. Also present were Professor Andrew Cairns, Head of the Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics, and Mr Roger Gray, MSc/Diploma Course Director. Nicola Duncan was an undergraduate student at NUI (Galway).

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THE CLASS OF 2002-2003

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SCOR ACTUARIAL PRIZE COMPETITION (UK)
DOUBLE SUCCESS FOR OUR STUDENTS IN THE INAUGURAL COMPETITION 2002-2003
FURTHER SUCCESSES FOR HERIOT-WATT STUDENTS IN LATER COMPETITIONS

 The results of the first SCOR UK Actuarial Prize for papers written by MSc students in the areas of actuarial science/risk management were announced in 2003. Two prizes (worth a total of £6500) were available and both were awarded to students who were on our course in 2001-2002 and who graduated with the Heriot-Watt MSc in Actuarial Science *with distinction* in autumn 2002.

The winners received their prizes at a splendid reception in London on Wednesday 2 July, which was also a celebration of the company's 30 years' presence in the UK. See photos below!

First prize: Jennifer Griffith
A Model for the Cost of Pooling Schemes for Genetic Information and Critical Illness Insurance

Second prize: Maria Charalambous
Modelling Mortality by the Age and Year of Death

Congratulations to both students!

The competition is for papers dealing with the evaluation and management of risk and submitted by students enrolled in UK universities preparing for MScs in Actuarial Science or Risk Management. The assessments are based on the practical application and innovative character of the paper, the relevance of the models and methods utilized, and the quality and thoroughness of the paper.

The competition was judged by a jury of distinguished academics and actuarial professionals from the insurance and reinsurance fields.

The results strengthen further our position as a high-quality and successful provider of education in actuarial science and will enhance our international reputation.

The results of the 2004-2005 competition, for students on course in 2003-2004, were announced in late 2005. The judges awarded 2 prizes, the second prize going to Aris Galiotos, who graduated with the Heriot-Watt MSc in Financial Mathematics *with distinction* in autumn 2004.

Congratulations to Aris!

Aris's dissertation title was
Stochastic Volatility Models with Jumps
Professor David Wilkie, Roger Gray, Aris Galiotos, Stavros Christofides

Aris received his prize at a dinner in London in November 2005.

The results of the 2003-2004 competition, for students on course in 2002-2003, were announced in late May 2004. The judges awarded 3 joint first prizes, one of which was awarded to Pavel Huerte Uribe, who graduated with the Heriot-Watt MSc in Actuarial Science *with distinction* in autumn 2003.

Congratulations to Pavel!

Pavel's dissertation title was
Lookback Endowment Assurance for Mutual Fund Investment
Pavel Huerta Uribe

Pavel received his prize at a dinner in London in November 2004.

SCOR competition presentation 2 July 2003
Clothworkers' Hall, Mincing Lane, London

The prizes were presented by Mr Denis Kessler, Chairman and CEO, SCOR group

Members of the jury with the winners: l. to r. Eric Lecoeur (SCOR), Chris Daykin (Government Actuary), Maria Charalambous, Jennifer Griffith, Professor David Wilkie, Stavros Christofides (Heath Lambert Group), Anthony Carus (NFU Mutual)

Eric Lecoeur, Maria, Roger Gray (Heriot Watt University), Jennifer

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Further information about the MSc/Diploma course and application forms can be obtained from:

Lorna Morrow
MSc/Diploma Course Administrator
Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh EH14 4AS

email: MScActSci@ma.hw.ac.uk

Telephone:

0131 451 3202 (from within the UK)
+44 131 451 3202 (from outside the UK)

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