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Mauritius and the UK to Munich: Our experience at the YAI Leadership Seminar
Katy An and Darshan Purmessur attended the Empowering Tomorrow: Young Actuaries Leadership and Career Development Seminar in November, hosted by the Young Actuaries Initiative and the German actuarial association (DAV). Read their impressions of the two-day event that brought together young actuaries from across Europe and beyond.
IFoA India Conference 2025: A successful second edition marking another milestone for the profession
IFoA India Conference 2025 concluded on a high note at the Andaz, New Delhi – marking the second successful edition of this flagship hybrid event, following an exceptional launch in 2024.
Actuarial Innovation Challenge 2.0: Celebrating ideas that shape the future of risk
The Actuarial Innovation Challenge (AIC) returned this year with even greater energy, creativity and participation.
5 Key Skills for Graduating Actuaries
In this blog, Dr Mark Farrell FIA, discusses the challenges faced by today’s graduates and the skills they need to meet the rapid changes in the actuarial profession.
How To Secure An Actuarial Internship
In this blog, Bethan Goddard, Barnett Waddingham, takes us through her experience of securing an actuarial internship, with some helpful tips along the way.
As diverse as the profession we represent?
IFoA Chief Executive Stephen Mann reflects on the importance of embracing and respecting diversity and encourages members to get involved and add their voice.
What do actuaries actually do?
While we can all imagine the day to day life of a doctor or a teacher, when pushed most people would struggle to name anything that is a part of the normal schedule of an actuary. We’re here to demystify the world of actuarial science to give you a heads up on how to talk to your child about a career in this profession.
Actuaries: skills for the future
The life of an actuary is seen as relatively straightforward with the main career path for many in the insurance or finance industries. As the world changes and technology swiftly opens up new avenues, the future of actuarial science looks likely to become far broader than it ever has been previously.
Work experience for aspiring actuaries: a full guide
You’re probably focused on doing well at school and deciding which university to go to, but there is another event in your life you should prepare for. To succeed in any industry having relevant work experience is essential if you want to stand out.
Actuaries: what degrees can help?
If you enjoy working with numbers, there are several subjects that open doors to an actuarial career. From economics to engineering, here we explore some of the options.
Actuarial science: What subjects should you be studying at school?
Even though it feels a long way off, it’s always a good idea to start thinking about your career now. The best way to do that is to consider which subjects you should take to help you reach your goal. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of key subjects and extra activities for you to consider.
Actuarial careers in banking: Iain Allan
Iain Allan, an independent consultant working in banking, talks about his career journey in banking and the challenges and rewards he has experienced.
Actuarial careers in banking: Ritika Agarwal
Student member Ritika Agarwal tells us what made her want to become an actuary and what appeals to her about a career in banking.
Actuarial careers in banking: Clare Beale
Clare Beale, member of the IFoA Banking member interest Group (MIG) talks about how she moved from a career as a life actuary into banking and pension trusteeship.
Actuarial careers in banking: Dick Rae
Chair of the IFoA Banking Member Interest Group (MIG), Dick Rae, looks back on a 15 year career in investment banking and explains where he now plans to take his career using the knowledge and skills he gained working in the banking sector.
Actuarial careers in banking: Jerome Mahadeo
Jerome Mahadeo explains how the actuarial skill set can be put to good use in banking and why banking is a great place to test new ideas.
Impact of Covid-19 on health insurance in India
A group of GI actuaries, part of the IFoA's Covid-19 Action Task Force, have been trying to identify changes in exposures and claims experience and their potential impact on reserving. This blog looks at the impact on the health insurance market in India.
Impact of Covid-19 on Marine and Aviation Insurance
As part of the IFoA's Covid-19 Action Task Force, a group of General Insurance actuaries have been studying the impact of Covid-19 and pandemic-induced lockdowns on GI claims inflation and development. This blog discusses the changes in exposure and claims experience in Marine and Aviation insurance.
Talking Sustainability with Nick Spencer
We interviewed Nick Spencer, Chair of the IFoA sustainability Board, covering his ambitions as Chair and his thoughts on actuarial involvement in sustainability. Here is what he had to say.
The Harrier jet of lifelong learning
As one of the IFoA’s 4700+ volunteers, Nick Spencer is Chair of the IFoA Sustainability Board. He featured as our ‘Inside Story’ in the December 2020 issue of The Actuary magazine. In this blog he provides some more details on the role of the Sustainability Board and answers some more questions on his volunteering experience.