Characters:

Clive - Narrator
Jolyon - Narrator
Tam - Young actuary
Rich - Young actuary
Carrie - From the Marketing Department
Freya - Rich’s boss

Synopsis:

Clive and Jolyon corporate training duo, take a light hearted look ('David Attenborough style') at the application of APS (Actuarial Profession Standard) X2 Review of Actuarial Work - but have a serious message. Make sure you understand what is required and be prepared to challenge if others are intent on cutting corners.

Discussion points

• Is it okay to peer review the work of someone who will subsequently be reviewing your work? Or does that only matter if the review has to be demonstrably independent?

• Can you review the work of someone more senior than you, or does “peer” review imply at least equality?

• If an actuary is performing work that is analytic – is that “actuarial work” even if a non-actuary could perform the work?

• Does the fact that a more senior actuary is taking responsibility for work mean that the junior actuary does not have to worry having raised their issue?

• Is it reasonable to take into account the probability of someone raising a professional complaint about the work?

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