The tenth publication in the 鈥榯hink鈥� series has been authored by Richard Hartigan, Chair of the IFoA General Insurance Standards and Consultations Committee (GISCC) and member of the General Insurance Board. His actuarial career has spanned over three decades in three different continents, and he is currently working with a major global insurer on reserving and pricing.
In this article, Richard argues that the current student loan infrastructure is not fit for purpose. He makes the case that the point at which repayments kick in is far too low, and that the level of interest rates charged on loan repayments are 鈥渁rbitrary and specious鈥�.
Richard explores the profound effects of the current student loan infrastructure that impact society. He suggests a number of practical solutions that could be made to the system. Read the full piece to find out more.
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Don鈥檛 miss the chance to join author Richard Hartigan on 9 May, 12:00 to 12:30 (BST), for an engaging Q&A session on IFoA communities. He鈥檒l be delving deeper into the report and answering your questions.
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