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Viable climate risk insurance for the vulnerable
Hui Lin Chiew, Etherisc Impact BV, describes an innovative parametric insurance solution, which will be presented at the IFoA Asia Conference 2023
Cybersecurity risks in Asia: the imperative of cyber insurance
Sie Liang Lau, Gallagher Re, previews his IFoA Asia Conference 2023 presentation, exploring the critical importance of cyber insurance in Asia
Using natural language processing and machine learning in reg-tech applications
Muqiu Liu and Estelle Xu, Delta Analytics, and Chengcheng Wang, China Universal Asset Management, preview their IFoA Asia Conference 2023 presentation, which aims to empower professionals to navigate the complexities of the Asian market
A busy autumn beckons
The IFoA’s Charlie Wynne shares his analysis of what to look out for politically over the coming weeks, including the usual big set pieces that typically occupy the Westminster calendar at this time of year.
Climate reporting focus: Brazil
This is part 7 of a series of educational posts from the IFoA’s Climate Change Disclosures Working Party about climate reporting topics. Here we focus on Brazil: current practices and a brief overview of things to come.
Climate reporting focus: Canada
This is part 8 of a series of educational posts from the IFoA’s Climate Change Disclosures Working Party about climate reporting topics. Here we focus on Canada: current practices and a brief overview of things to come.
Managing infrastructure resilience
Here Chris Lewin of the IFoA’s Infrastructure Working Party aims to stimulate strategic thinking about resilience by those who plan infrastructure and those who run it once in operation.
Overview of climate disclosures report
The IFoA’s Climate Change Disclosures Working Party introduces its new paper on climate disclosures.
Climate reporting focus: UK
This is part 9 of a series of educational posts from the IFoA’s Climate Change Disclosures Working Party about climate reporting topics. Here we focus on the UK: current practices and a brief overview of things to come.
Brush up on sustainable development with the SDG Curated Reading List
Melissa Leitner, IFoA Sustainability Board member, introduces the board’s new SDG Curated Reading List and explores the valuable contribution actuaries can bring to sustainable development.
Climate reporting focus: China
This is part 10 of a series of educational posts from the IFoA’s Climate Change Disclosures Working Party about climate reporting topics. Here we focus on China: current practices and a brief overview of things to come.
National Inclusion Week: Sawubona and the value of inclusion
The IFoA is pleased to support National Inclusion Week 2023 and in doing so is encouraging IFoA employees to share their stories. Here, Katie Wood, our Quality Assurance Scheme Manager, shares her thoughts about the traditional Zulu greeting, 'Sawubona' and the value of inclusion.
What impact will AI have on risk pooling?
Nick Reilly, of the IFoA’s Professionalism, Regulation and Ethics Working Party, delves into some considerations for risk pooling in the age of AI
Guest blog: Could the consequences of climate change frustrate our ability to tackle its causes?
The IFoA’s report ‘Climate Scorpion: the sting is in the tail’ highlighted not only the tail risks but the potential for positive tipping points – acceleration of positive trends. But it’s important not to be overly optimistic about our prospects.
Past Sustainability Board chairs Nick Spencer and Sandy Trust asked leading academics Laurie Laybourne and Ben Shread-Hewitt at the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative to outline ‘derailment risk’. What if the physical impacts of climate change do not accelerate our progress to a low-carbon, stable climate future, but act as a barrier against it?
This is an important ‘third rail’ that actuaries should be aware of in their policy and future pathway projections.
Finding our balance with nature: introducing Planetary Solvency
Today we publish ‘Planetary Solvency – finding our balance with nature’, the IFoA’s fourth report in collaboration with climate scientists. Here, report author Sandy Trust introduces the concept of Planetary Solvency and why it is essential for future prosperity.
India: the road to net zero by 2070
This is part of a series of blogs exploring the investment markets in some of the largest greenhouse gas emitting countries outside the UK and EU. We delve into how these investment markets are supporting the net zero transition. Here, Neha Agarwala examines India’s progress.
IFoA Greater China Committee makes a strong start to member engagement in 2025
On 10 and 11 January, the Greater China Committee held launch events in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing with a combined attendance of almost 300, including IFoA members, stakeholders and academia.
Understanding collective defined contribution schemes: a path to effective design
The Collective Defined Contribution Working Party highlights key principles and considerations for effective CDC scheme design.
Net zero investing in Brazil
This is part of a series of blogs exploring the investment markets in some of the largest greenhouse gas emitting countries outside the UK and EU. We delve into how these investment markets are supporting the net zero transition. Here, Martin Earle explores net zero challenges and opportunities in the world’s seventh largest economy: Brazil.