International Questionnaire - Membership

International Questionnaire

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* 1. Which of the following statements best describes how the CAS currently operates with respect to its international position?

The CAS is a U.S. actuarial organization that has some members outside the U.S.

The CAS is a North American actuarial organization that has some members outside North America.

The CAS has regional membership representation throughout the world and operates on a regional basis.

The CAS is a global actuarial organization that plans and operates with a global perspective.

None of the above.

I don't know

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* 2. Which of the following statements best describes how the CAS should strive to operate over the next ten years with respect to its international position?

The CAS is a U.S. actuarial organization that has some members outside the U.S.

The CAS is a North American actuarial organization that has some members outside North America.

The CAS has regional membership representation throughout the world and operates on a regional basis.

The CAS is a global actuarial organization that plans and operates with a global perspective.

None of the above.

I don't know

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* 3. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. (1 – Strongly Disagree; 2 – Disagree 3 – Undecided/Neutral; 4: Agree; 5 – Strongly Agree). You may also answer No Opinion.

	1 – Strongly Disagree	2 – Disagree	3 – Undecided/Neutral	4 - Agree	5 – Strongly Agree	No Opinion
The CAS basic education system is the most robust process worldwide for training casualty actuaries.	The CAS basic education system is the most robust process worldwide for training casualty actuaries. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS basic education system is the most robust process worldwide for training casualty actuaries. 2 – Disagree	The CAS basic education system is the most robust process worldwide for training casualty actuaries. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS basic education system is the most robust process worldwide for training casualty actuaries. 4 - Agree	The CAS basic education system is the most robust process worldwide for training casualty actuaries. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS basic education system is the most robust process worldwide for training casualty actuaries. No Opinion
The CAS should work actively to promote and gain recognition for the CAS designations in all major world markets.	The CAS should work actively to promote and gain recognition for the CAS designations in all major world markets. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS should work actively to promote and gain recognition for the CAS designations in all major world markets. 2 – Disagree	The CAS should work actively to promote and gain recognition for the CAS designations in all major world markets. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS should work actively to promote and gain recognition for the CAS designations in all major world markets. 4 - Agree	The CAS should work actively to promote and gain recognition for the CAS designations in all major world markets. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS should work actively to promote and gain recognition for the CAS designations in all major world markets. No Opinion
The CAS should assist actuarial organizations in emerging markets to develop non-life actuarial education specific to their markets.	The CAS should assist actuarial organizations in emerging markets to develop non-life actuarial education specific to their markets. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS should assist actuarial organizations in emerging markets to develop non-life actuarial education specific to their markets. 2 – Disagree	The CAS should assist actuarial organizations in emerging markets to develop non-life actuarial education specific to their markets. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS should assist actuarial organizations in emerging markets to develop non-life actuarial education specific to their markets. 4 - Agree	The CAS should assist actuarial organizations in emerging markets to develop non-life actuarial education specific to their markets. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS should assist actuarial organizations in emerging markets to develop non-life actuarial education specific to their markets. No Opinion
The CAS should substantially increase the number of exam sites around the world.	The CAS should substantially increase the number of exam sites around the world. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS should substantially increase the number of exam sites around the world. 2 – Disagree	The CAS should substantially increase the number of exam sites around the world. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS should substantially increase the number of exam sites around the world. 4 - Agree	The CAS should substantially increase the number of exam sites around the world. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS should substantially increase the number of exam sites around the world. No Opinion
The CAS should invest in on-line examination capabilities to expand its geographic reach.	The CAS should invest in on-line examination capabilities to expand its geographic reach. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS should invest in on-line examination capabilities to expand its geographic reach. 2 – Disagree	The CAS should invest in on-line examination capabilities to expand its geographic reach. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS should invest in on-line examination capabilities to expand its geographic reach. 4 - Agree	The CAS should invest in on-line examination capabilities to expand its geographic reach. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS should invest in on-line examination capabilities to expand its geographic reach. No Opinion
The CAS should subsidize the exam registration fees for candidates taking CAS examinations in developing countries.	The CAS should subsidize the exam registration fees for candidates taking CAS examinations in developing countries. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS should subsidize the exam registration fees for candidates taking CAS examinations in developing countries. 2 – Disagree	The CAS should subsidize the exam registration fees for candidates taking CAS examinations in developing countries. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS should subsidize the exam registration fees for candidates taking CAS examinations in developing countries. 4 - Agree	The CAS should subsidize the exam registration fees for candidates taking CAS examinations in developing countries. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS should subsidize the exam registration fees for candidates taking CAS examinations in developing countries. No Opinion
The CAS should send CAS leaders to participate in key meetings of other actuarial organizations.	The CAS should send CAS leaders to participate in key meetings of other actuarial organizations. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS should send CAS leaders to participate in key meetings of other actuarial organizations. 2 – Disagree	The CAS should send CAS leaders to participate in key meetings of other actuarial organizations. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS should send CAS leaders to participate in key meetings of other actuarial organizations. 4 - Agree	The CAS should send CAS leaders to participate in key meetings of other actuarial organizations. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS should send CAS leaders to participate in key meetings of other actuarial organizations. No Opinion
The CAS should subsidize the registration/travel costs for actuaries from developing countries to attend CAS meetings and/or seminars.	The CAS should subsidize the registration/travel costs for actuaries from developing countries to attend CAS meetings and/or seminars. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS should subsidize the registration/travel costs for actuaries from developing countries to attend CAS meetings and/or seminars. 2 – Disagree	The CAS should subsidize the registration/travel costs for actuaries from developing countries to attend CAS meetings and/or seminars. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS should subsidize the registration/travel costs for actuaries from developing countries to attend CAS meetings and/or seminars. 4 - Agree	The CAS should subsidize the registration/travel costs for actuaries from developing countries to attend CAS meetings and/or seminars. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS should subsidize the registration/travel costs for actuaries from developing countries to attend CAS meetings and/or seminars. No Opinion
The CAS should subsidize the registration/travel costs for actuaries from developing countries to speak at CAS meetings and seminars.	The CAS should subsidize the registration/travel costs for actuaries from developing countries to speak at CAS meetings and seminars. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS should subsidize the registration/travel costs for actuaries from developing countries to speak at CAS meetings and seminars. 2 – Disagree	The CAS should subsidize the registration/travel costs for actuaries from developing countries to speak at CAS meetings and seminars. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS should subsidize the registration/travel costs for actuaries from developing countries to speak at CAS meetings and seminars. 4 - Agree	The CAS should subsidize the registration/travel costs for actuaries from developing countries to speak at CAS meetings and seminars. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS should subsidize the registration/travel costs for actuaries from developing countries to speak at CAS meetings and seminars. No Opinion
The CAS should not recognize non-CAS actuarial credentials in markets where CAS members might need to compete directly with individuals having those credentials.	The CAS should not recognize non-CAS actuarial credentials in markets where CAS members might need to compete directly with individuals having those credentials. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS should not recognize non-CAS actuarial credentials in markets where CAS members might need to compete directly with individuals having those credentials. 2 – Disagree	The CAS should not recognize non-CAS actuarial credentials in markets where CAS members might need to compete directly with individuals having those credentials. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS should not recognize non-CAS actuarial credentials in markets where CAS members might need to compete directly with individuals having those credentials. 4 - Agree	The CAS should not recognize non-CAS actuarial credentials in markets where CAS members might need to compete directly with individuals having those credentials. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS should not recognize non-CAS actuarial credentials in markets where CAS members might need to compete directly with individuals having those credentials. No Opinion
The CAS should continue to enter into Mutual Recognition Agreements with actuarial organizations where the casualty content of basic education is considered to be broadly equivalent to the CAS basic education.	The CAS should continue to enter into Mutual Recognition Agreements with actuarial organizations where the casualty content of basic education is considered to be broadly equivalent to the CAS basic education. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS should continue to enter into Mutual Recognition Agreements with actuarial organizations where the casualty content of basic education is considered to be broadly equivalent to the CAS basic education. 2 – Disagree	The CAS should continue to enter into Mutual Recognition Agreements with actuarial organizations where the casualty content of basic education is considered to be broadly equivalent to the CAS basic education. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS should continue to enter into Mutual Recognition Agreements with actuarial organizations where the casualty content of basic education is considered to be broadly equivalent to the CAS basic education. 4 - Agree	The CAS should continue to enter into Mutual Recognition Agreements with actuarial organizations where the casualty content of basic education is considered to be broadly equivalent to the CAS basic education. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS should continue to enter into Mutual Recognition Agreements with actuarial organizations where the casualty content of basic education is considered to be broadly equivalent to the CAS basic education. No Opinion
The CAS should renew existing Mutual Recognition Agreements with actuarial organizations where the casualty content of basic education is considered to be broadly equivalent to the CAS basic education (currently the United Kingdom and Australia).	The CAS should renew existing Mutual Recognition Agreements with actuarial organizations where the casualty content of basic education is considered to be broadly equivalent to the CAS basic education (currently the United Kingdom and Australia). 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS should renew existing Mutual Recognition Agreements with actuarial organizations where the casualty content of basic education is considered to be broadly equivalent to the CAS basic education (currently the United Kingdom and Australia). 2 – Disagree	The CAS should renew existing Mutual Recognition Agreements with actuarial organizations where the casualty content of basic education is considered to be broadly equivalent to the CAS basic education (currently the United Kingdom and Australia). 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS should renew existing Mutual Recognition Agreements with actuarial organizations where the casualty content of basic education is considered to be broadly equivalent to the CAS basic education (currently the United Kingdom and Australia). 4 - Agree	The CAS should renew existing Mutual Recognition Agreements with actuarial organizations where the casualty content of basic education is considered to be broadly equivalent to the CAS basic education (currently the United Kingdom and Australia). 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS should renew existing Mutual Recognition Agreements with actuarial organizations where the casualty content of basic education is considered to be broadly equivalent to the CAS basic education (currently the United Kingdom and Australia). No Opinion
The CAS should encourage casualty actuaries from other actuarial organizations to affiliate with the CAS.	The CAS should encourage casualty actuaries from other actuarial organizations to affiliate with the CAS. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS should encourage casualty actuaries from other actuarial organizations to affiliate with the CAS. 2 – Disagree	The CAS should encourage casualty actuaries from other actuarial organizations to affiliate with the CAS. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS should encourage casualty actuaries from other actuarial organizations to affiliate with the CAS. 4 - Agree	The CAS should encourage casualty actuaries from other actuarial organizations to affiliate with the CAS. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS should encourage casualty actuaries from other actuarial organizations to affiliate with the CAS. No Opinion
The CAS should actively advocate that casualty actuaries become members of their local actuarial organizations as well as the CAS.	The CAS should actively advocate that casualty actuaries become members of their local actuarial organizations as well as the CAS. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS should actively advocate that casualty actuaries become members of their local actuarial organizations as well as the CAS. 2 – Disagree	The CAS should actively advocate that casualty actuaries become members of their local actuarial organizations as well as the CAS. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS should actively advocate that casualty actuaries become members of their local actuarial organizations as well as the CAS. 4 - Agree	The CAS should actively advocate that casualty actuaries become members of their local actuarial organizations as well as the CAS. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS should actively advocate that casualty actuaries become members of their local actuarial organizations as well as the CAS. No Opinion
The CAS’s involvement in International Actuarial Association (IAA) committees ensures that the casualty perspective is considered in IAA activities.	The CAS’s involvement in International Actuarial Association (IAA) committees ensures that the casualty perspective is considered in IAA activities. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS’s involvement in International Actuarial Association (IAA) committees ensures that the casualty perspective is considered in IAA activities. 2 – Disagree	The CAS’s involvement in International Actuarial Association (IAA) committees ensures that the casualty perspective is considered in IAA activities. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS’s involvement in International Actuarial Association (IAA) committees ensures that the casualty perspective is considered in IAA activities. 4 - Agree	The CAS’s involvement in International Actuarial Association (IAA) committees ensures that the casualty perspective is considered in IAA activities. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS’s involvement in International Actuarial Association (IAA) committees ensures that the casualty perspective is considered in IAA activities. No Opinion
The CAS strives to be an active participant and supporter of the IAA. The CAS investment of time and resources for the IAA is appropriate.	The CAS strives to be an active participant and supporter of the IAA. The CAS investment of time and resources for the IAA is appropriate. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS strives to be an active participant and supporter of the IAA. The CAS investment of time and resources for the IAA is appropriate. 2 – Disagree	The CAS strives to be an active participant and supporter of the IAA. The CAS investment of time and resources for the IAA is appropriate. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS strives to be an active participant and supporter of the IAA. The CAS investment of time and resources for the IAA is appropriate. 4 - Agree	The CAS strives to be an active participant and supporter of the IAA. The CAS investment of time and resources for the IAA is appropriate. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS strives to be an active participant and supporter of the IAA. The CAS investment of time and resources for the IAA is appropriate. No Opinion
The CAS’s involvement in the IAA should be contingent on the IAA’s continued adherence to the principles of subsidiarity (i.e., the IAA only performs tasks that cannot be performed at the local level.	The CAS’s involvement in the IAA should be contingent on the IAA’s continued adherence to the principles of subsidiarity (i.e., the IAA only performs tasks that cannot be performed at the local level. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS’s involvement in the IAA should be contingent on the IAA’s continued adherence to the principles of subsidiarity (i.e., the IAA only performs tasks that cannot be performed at the local level. 2 – Disagree	The CAS’s involvement in the IAA should be contingent on the IAA’s continued adherence to the principles of subsidiarity (i.e., the IAA only performs tasks that cannot be performed at the local level. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS’s involvement in the IAA should be contingent on the IAA’s continued adherence to the principles of subsidiarity (i.e., the IAA only performs tasks that cannot be performed at the local level. 4 - Agree	The CAS’s involvement in the IAA should be contingent on the IAA’s continued adherence to the principles of subsidiarity (i.e., the IAA only performs tasks that cannot be performed at the local level. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS’s involvement in the IAA should be contingent on the IAA’s continued adherence to the principles of subsidiarity (i.e., the IAA only performs tasks that cannot be performed at the local level. No Opinion
The CAS’s participation in IAA activities protects the interests of CAS members.	The CAS’s participation in IAA activities protects the interests of CAS members. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS’s participation in IAA activities protects the interests of CAS members. 2 – Disagree	The CAS’s participation in IAA activities protects the interests of CAS members. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS’s participation in IAA activities protects the interests of CAS members. 4 - Agree	The CAS’s participation in IAA activities protects the interests of CAS members. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS’s participation in IAA activities protects the interests of CAS members. No Opinion
The IAA is a direct competitor to the CAS.	The IAA is a direct competitor to the CAS. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The IAA is a direct competitor to the CAS. 2 – Disagree	The IAA is a direct competitor to the CAS. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The IAA is a direct competitor to the CAS. 4 - Agree	The IAA is a direct competitor to the CAS. 5 – Strongly Agree	The IAA is a direct competitor to the CAS. No Opinion
CAS members are sufficiently involved in developments affecting casualty actuaries outside their local jurisdictions.	CAS members are sufficiently involved in developments affecting casualty actuaries outside their local jurisdictions. 1 – Strongly Disagree	CAS members are sufficiently involved in developments affecting casualty actuaries outside their local jurisdictions. 2 – Disagree	CAS members are sufficiently involved in developments affecting casualty actuaries outside their local jurisdictions. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	CAS members are sufficiently involved in developments affecting casualty actuaries outside their local jurisdictions. 4 - Agree	CAS members are sufficiently involved in developments affecting casualty actuaries outside their local jurisdictions. 5 – Strongly Agree	CAS members are sufficiently involved in developments affecting casualty actuaries outside their local jurisdictions. No Opinion
The CAS should invest in advancing microinsurance and microfinance topics.	The CAS should invest in advancing microinsurance and microfinance topics. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS should invest in advancing microinsurance and microfinance topics. 2 – Disagree	The CAS should invest in advancing microinsurance and microfinance topics. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS should invest in advancing microinsurance and microfinance topics. 4 - Agree	The CAS should invest in advancing microinsurance and microfinance topics. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS should invest in advancing microinsurance and microfinance topics. No Opinion
The CAS will be able to achieve its global objectives using its current operational model which relies exclusively on volunteers.	The CAS will be able to achieve its global objectives using its current operational model which relies exclusively on volunteers. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS will be able to achieve its global objectives using its current operational model which relies exclusively on volunteers. 2 – Disagree	The CAS will be able to achieve its global objectives using its current operational model which relies exclusively on volunteers. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS will be able to achieve its global objectives using its current operational model which relies exclusively on volunteers. 4 - Agree	The CAS will be able to achieve its global objectives using its current operational model which relies exclusively on volunteers. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS will be able to achieve its global objectives using its current operational model which relies exclusively on volunteers. No Opinion
The CAS basic education model is too rigorous to be accepted as the global standard for training casualty actuaries.	The CAS basic education model is too rigorous to be accepted as the global standard for training casualty actuaries. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The CAS basic education model is too rigorous to be accepted as the global standard for training casualty actuaries. 2 – Disagree	The CAS basic education model is too rigorous to be accepted as the global standard for training casualty actuaries. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The CAS basic education model is too rigorous to be accepted as the global standard for training casualty actuaries. 4 - Agree	The CAS basic education model is too rigorous to be accepted as the global standard for training casualty actuaries. 5 – Strongly Agree	The CAS basic education model is too rigorous to be accepted as the global standard for training casualty actuaries. No Opinion
The country-specific component of CAS basic education will need to be modified to include additional jurisdictions and/or a “Remainder of World” version if the CAS credential is to be accepted globally.	The country-specific component of CAS basic education will need to be modified to include additional jurisdictions and/or a “Remainder of World” version if the CAS credential is to be accepted globally. 1 – Strongly Disagree	The country-specific component of CAS basic education will need to be modified to include additional jurisdictions and/or a “Remainder of World” version if the CAS credential is to be accepted globally. 2 – Disagree	The country-specific component of CAS basic education will need to be modified to include additional jurisdictions and/or a “Remainder of World” version if the CAS credential is to be accepted globally. 3 – Undecided/Neutral	The country-specific component of CAS basic education will need to be modified to include additional jurisdictions and/or a “Remainder of World” version if the CAS credential is to be accepted globally. 4 - Agree	The country-specific component of CAS basic education will need to be modified to include additional jurisdictions and/or a “Remainder of World” version if the CAS credential is to be accepted globally. 5 – Strongly Agree	The country-specific component of CAS basic education will need to be modified to include additional jurisdictions and/or a “Remainder of World” version if the CAS credential is to be accepted globally. No Opinion

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* 4. Where is your employer headquartered?

U.S.

Non-U.S. North America

Europe

Asia Pacific

South America

Other

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* 5. What is the geographic span of your employer’s operations (check all that apply)?

U.S.

Non-U.S. North America

Europe

Asia Pacific

South America

Other

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* 6. Which of the following best describes your personal involvement with international actuarial issues?

No Interest/No Need

Interested, but no immediate need

Interested, with indirect involvement in international issues

Some direct involvement in international issues

Extensive direct involvement in international issues

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* 7. For what type of company or organization do you work? (CHECK ONLY ONE)

Insurance company

Reinsurance company

Insurance and Reinsurance company

(Re)Insurance broker

Consulting firm

Organization serving the insurance industry

Other financial institution

Rating agency

Regulatory organization

University or college

Retired

Full-time parent/caregiver

Other

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* 8. How long have you held your current CAS designation?

0 – 5 years

6 – 10 years

11 – 20 years

More than 20 years

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* 9. Please check all other actuarial-related organizations to which you currently belong: (Check All That Apply)

American Academy of Actuaries

American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries

Conference of Consulting Actuaries

Canadian Institute of Actuaries

Faculty of Actuaries/Institute of Actuaries

Institute of Actuaries of Australia

Society of Actuaries

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* 10. CAS Leadership positions you have held in the last three years: (Check All That Apply)

CAS Board or Executive Council

Chair of a CAS Committee

Member of a CAS Committee

Another actuarial organization’s Board, Executive Council, or Committee

None of the above