Steve Kopp

Steve Kopp is a Lecturer in the Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences at Western University, Canada. He has held full-time and part-time academic roles since 1984, combining teaching with industry experience in actuarial science. His career spans over three decades of contributions to actuarial education and research.

• Education: B.A. (1982) and M.Sc. (1984) in Statistics/Economics from Western Ontario
• Professional Designations: Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA, 1995), Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA, 1995)

His research interests focus on actuarial mathematics, with emphasis on pension plan analysis, life annuity pricing, and mortality/turnover data modeling. He has authored multiple custom course materials and textbooks that have become foundational resources for actuarial students.

Key trends in his work include:

• Development of pension plan turnover/retirement rate models
• Comparative analysis of cash balance vs defined benefit plans
• Creation of mortality/turnover databases for actuarial applications
• Integration of practical actuarial methods into educational materials

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2007 Faculty of Science Teaching Award
• 2014 Mustang Hockey Wall of Honour induction
• 2014 CIA Bronze Volunteer Award
• 2019 SOA Reinsurance Section podcast achievement

As an academic advisor and educator, he has contributed to numerous committees including SOA Exam committees (Chair of FAM Exam 2022-present) and served as Accredited Actuary for the DSAS program. His volunteer work extends beyond academia to music festivals and sports broadcasting.