Background
Pollard, John Hurlstone was born on June 14, 1942 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Alfred Hurlstone and Pearl (Cross) Pollard.
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Pollard, John Hurlstone was born on June 14, 1942 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Alfred Hurlstone and Pearl (Cross) Pollard.
Bachelor of Science, University Sydney, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University Cambridge, England, 1967.
Research associate University Chicago, 1967-1968. Associate professor Macquarie University, Sydney, 1968-1977, professor actuarial studies, since 1977. Chief statistician National Compensation Inquiry, 1973.
Consultant QBE Insurance, Sydney, since 1988.
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Honorary director Radio Community Chest, Sydney, since 1970. Fellow Institute Actuaries, Institute Actuaries Australia (president 1987). Member Statistical Society Australia (president 1974-1975).
Married Carys Mary Griffiths, June 2, 1967. Children: Louise, Thomas, Esther, Ruth.
