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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.
Biodiversity Risk, Natural Capital and actuarial practice
A new cross-sector work programme has been launched by CUSP researcher Aled Jones together with the Institute and Faculty of the Actuaries, to take forward a series of activities including think pieces, webinars, and external engagement to ensure the proactive engagement of the actuary profession with the importance, perils and impacts of global biodiversity risks.
World Mental Health Day
As part of World Mental Health Day, John Taylor discusses the importance of being more conscious about how we manage our mental health and how we manage our physical health providing helpful parallels.
Strengthening actuarial rigour in the AI era: Reflections on attaining QAS accreditation
I'm pleased to share that insureAI has attained QAS accreditation, effective 8 January 2026. To my knowledge, we're the first South Africa-based firm to achieve this designation. This is a milestone I'm proud of, and one I wanted to reflect on for readers who may be considering the scheme for their own organisations.
Redefining uncertainty in our unpredictable world
This op-ed is adapted from a paper, ‘The future of risk and insurability in the era of systemic disruption, unpredictability and artificial intelligence’, published in Journal of Operational Risk (Risk.Net) in June 2025.
How to tackle increasing AI fraud in insurance using blockchain
AI is reshaping industries, including the insurance industry. While insurers are adopting AI for automation and underwriting, fraudsters are using the same technology to create deepfakes: fake photos, videos, or documents convincing enough to fool even experienced claim adjusters. Sutirna Chakraborty of the IFoA's Professionalism, Regulation and Ethics Working Party explores how blockchain can tackle it.
Ethical checklist for developing AI models
Greg Pataki and James Fardell of the IFoA’s AI Ethics Working Party lay out the most important ethical issues to be addressed during AI model development. This is the sixth in a series of blogs by the working party.
Why recognition matters: Celebrating the impact of IFoA volunteers
As we approach the IFoA Volunteer Recognition Awards, Clarence Er reflects on the vital role volunteers play in strengthening the actuarial profession, and why recognising their contributions is essential to fostering a thriving, engaged community.