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Considerations for actuaries when advising on commutation rates
Jon Forsyth of LCP outlines a new paper on commutation rates and explores what it’s like being a member of an IFoA working party
For the actuarial eye: Autumn Statement 2023
Our Policy and Public Affairs Team explores the contents of the Autumn Statement 2023 most relevant to the work of actuaries
COP28: hotting up in UAE
Our Policy and Public Affairs Team explores a few important things to know ahead of COP28 in Dubai, 30 November to 12 December 2023
Navigating new normals: setting mortality and longevity assumptions in the post-pandemic era
The COVID 19 pandemic has disrupted well-established processes for understanding and forecasting mortality and longevity experience. At the height of the pandemic, we observed spikes in mortality rates that were not representative of steady-state mortality rates.
Time series analysis of S&P Green Bond Index
The IFoA’s Data Science, Sustainability and Climate Change Working Party shares its initial time series analysis of the S&P Green Bond Index using non-traditional techniques including neural networks.
COP28: “A cause for optimism?”
Our Policy and Public Affairs Team explores the important developments that came out of COP28 in Dubai, 30 November to 12 December 2023
Climate scenario analysis for life insurers
This short article is an initial output from the IFoA Life Climate Scenarios Working Party (Assumptions and scenario modelling) – it provides a brief outline of how climate scenarios can be used by a life insurance company.
The benefits of embedding DEI values in our ethical code of conduct
As we launch a consultation on formalising Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) within the IFoA’s regulatory framework, Neil Buckley, Chair of the IFoA’s Regulatory Board, reflects on the benefits of embedding DEI values in our ethical code of conduct.
How actuaries are using artificial intelligence and machine learning
Chris Paterson at the Government Actuary’s Department explains its research on how actuaries in the UK are using AI and machine learning techniques, and how you can get involved.
IFoA Conference 2023: collaboration to bring wider perspectives
Sophie Wright and Shuyan Liang, co-chairs of the IFoA Conference 2023 organising committee, preview the event’s unique and essential offering to all actuaries
How did the COVID-19 Pandemic impact Accelerated Critical Illness and the causes of claims?
Chris Reynolds, Chair of the CMI Assurances Committee, discusses the recently published Working Paper 167, which analyses the causes of accelerated critical illness claims over the period 2017 to 2020.
This working paper is the first time the Committee has been able to consider in detail the experience of critical illness policies over a period impacted by the pandemic.
The IFoA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion demographics survey: The importance of data in DEI
As we launch the IFoA’s first diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) demographics survey for IFoA volunteers, we talk to members of the Finance and Investment Board (F&I Board) about the importance of data in DEI and their journey so far.
Connecting climate change, longevity and ageing
David Sinclair, Chief Executive of the International Longevity Centre, explores longevity – the missing link in the climate change debate
Pension scheme mortality: an update on the pandemic, and an analysis by sector
Matt Fletcher, Chair of the CMI SAPS Committees, summarises key points from the CMI’s latest annual analysis of the mortality experience of members of UK defined benefit pension schemes.
Have your say: incorporating DEI values into the Actuaries’ Code
Edwin Sheaf, member of the IFoA Regulatory Board, encourages members to have their say in our consultation on incorporating DEI values into the Actuaries’ Code.
Measures of excess deaths
Darryl Brundle, Head of Longevity at Legal & General and a member of the CMI Executive Committee, gives an overview of the different methodologies used to calculate excess deaths.
Taking an evidence-based approach to CDC pensions
Professor Catherine Donnelly is leading research into pensions products that are based on collective risk-sharing. Here she explores some of the themes emerging from the research.
The future of health: will the government deliver on its healthy ageing targets, or will we see deepening inequalities?
This blog follows the Institute and Faculty of Actuary’s ‘Future of health session’ at last year’s ILC’s Future of Ageing Conference – speakers included Stuart McDonald, Head of Longevity and Demographic Insights, Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP); George MacGinnis, Healthy Ageing Challenge Director, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI); Nicola Oliver, Medical Intelligence; and Professor Les Mayhew, Head of Global Research, ILC, and Professor of Statistics at Bayes Business School.