14 March 2008www.the-actuary.org.ukAll change for Profession8217s new websiteThe Profession8217s new-look website is due to go live in early March. The website address remains the same, www.actuaries.org.uk, but if you have bookmarked any pages, you may need to save these again as new bookmarks. The changes to the website re64258 ect how the Profession provides support and services to members throughout their careers. Presentations to demonstrate the new site will take place at meetings and events in England and Scotland. Please visit the website for more details.If you have any comments about the new-look website or need help 64257 nding information, please contact Fiona McNeil on +44 (0)1865 268208 or 64257 ona.mcneil@actuaries.org.ukNewsProfessionThe project was instigated in March 2007 after discussions at the Membership Committee revealed that only around 25% of members requested a printed copy of the Directory. An online version provides cost savings and ensures that information is current.A separate version of the Directory will also be produced to give non-members the ability to check names, status and Practising Certi64257 cates. This version of the Directory will not reveal members8217 phone numbers or addresses.and certi64257 cates manager, who headed up the project to launch the online version, said: 8220We8217ve tried to address a number of problems with the old Directory, such as the inability to control access to the material once it was despatched and in the public domain. The online version will also accommodate changes made during the year so it8217s important that members keep their details up to date. Feedback from members and staff who8217ve been involved with the project has been really positive.8221An electronic version of the Actuarial Directory has been launched on the Profession8217s website to replace the printed version. The online version went live on 1 February at wam.actuaries.org.uk/wam/membersdirectory.exe and contains the details of every member and student member of the Profession. Only members and students are able to access the Directory, which will allow them to look up contact details and quali64257 cations. Cath Bryson, the Profession8217s membership Improved format for online Actuarial DirectoryRevised navigation to make content easier to 64257 ndImproved search functionFresh, clean design with more imagesThree-column page layout for easier on-screen readingScreen-reader access for blind or partially-sighted users014+015_Actuary_Profession_0308.14 1419/2/08 14:08:57
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