Yves Guerard - American Academy of Actuaries

Yves Guerard
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The American Academy of Actuaries applauds Yves Guerard, SecretaryGeneral of the International Actuarial Association, for a lifetime of
achievement in advancing actuarial science and enhancing the strength and
integrity of the actuarial profession.
As a leader of the profession, Mr. Guerard helped guide actuaries and actuarial
organizations across the globe through some of the most turbulent economic times of
the modern era. His steady hand, keen insight, vast knowledge, foresight and positive
nature enabled the profession to work together—across borders as well as across
actuarial disciplines—to fulfill our universal commitment in serving the public interest.
In a career that spanned more than 50 years, Mr. Guerard built a truly international
portfolio from his base in his native Canada. With his work and experience in countries
far and wide—Australia, Bolivia, Cook Islands, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Hungary, Indonesia Kenya, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Venezuela, Vietnam
and more—Mr. Guerard distinguished himself as one of the foremost international
ambassadors for and on behalf of the actuarial profession.
Through his work as Secretary-General of the International Actuarial Association
and his support of and involvement with numerous other actuarial organizations and
associations, Mr. Guerard has helped the actuarial profession develop its potential in
many ways in many countries.
Through his work in promoting application of actuarial principles to private and
public financial issues, Mr. Guerard has worked tirelessly to ensure that actuarial
science plays a positive, constructive role in the development of modern economies
throughout the developing world.
Through his expertise on a wide range of actuarial issues, Mr. Guerard has set
a standard of professional competence, public service, and depth and breadth of
knowledge and experience to which actuaries everywhere can aspire.
Mr. Guerard’s distinguished career brought him numerous awards of the highest
honor and professional recognition. The American Academy of Actuaries joins our
colleagues throughout the profession and throughout the world in applauding an
actuarial career of accomplishment, integrity, and public service, and we wish Mr.
Guerard years of good health and personal success in his well-earned retirement.
Ken Hohman, President
Steve Lehmann, International Secretary
Mary Frances Miller, President-Elect