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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.
When black swans turn into gray rhinos: part 2
The second part of the Life Climate Change Working Party’s swan blog series explores the financial and non-life risks of climate change.
Global net zero: How countries with the largest emissions are investing to finance the transition
Ruth Bryson, Chair of the IFoA’s Net Zero and the Implications for Investment Portfolios Working Party, introduces the working party’s new paper which explores how the biggest global emitters are investing to finance the green transition.
The power of volunteering
As we approach the IFoA Volunteer Recognition Awards, IFoA Council member Jyotsna Kaushik shares her personal volunteering journey. She reflects on how giving time, knowledge and experience has strengthened her professional identity and enriched her life.
Pension scheme mortality – an update on recent experience and the impact of the pandemic
The Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) Self-administered Pension Schemes (SAPS) Committee has published its latest annual analysis of the mortality experience of members of UK defined benefit pension schemes. This covers the period 2017-2024 and includes data received up to September 2025.
Why I said yes to being a judge for the IFoA Volunteer Recognition Awards
Sean Jones explains why he joined the judging panel for the IFoA Volunteer Recognition Awards and what he learned from the experience.
QAS CPD: Empowering people-focused development
Nick Ong-Seng, Chair of the Quality Assurance Scheme Committee, outlines a principal benefit available to all QAS accredited organisations with its outcomes-based CPD scheme.
Public data: listening to our subscribers and shaping our strategic priorities
In 2025, the CMI carried out a survey to understand its subscribers’ needs. Vicky Webb, from the CMI Executive Committee, explores the survey findings and what happens next.
What it's really like to volunteer with the CMI
Volunteers for the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) share their experiences.
When black swans turn into gray rhinos: part 3
The third part of the Life Climate Change Working Party’s swan blog series looks at the non-financial policyholder risks of climate change.
Developing central climate scenarios: initial workshop findings
Workshop series to share insights on current thinking on what could constitute climate central ‘best estimate’ scenarios.
Climate change and infrastructure: investment implications for the next 20 years
Anisha Bilala from the IFoA Infrastructure Working Party argues that institutional investors will place a greater financial value on infrastructure projects if they demonstrate climate change resilience. In her paper ‘Climate change and infrastructure: investment implications for the next 20 years’ she also describes ways in which some investors are seeking to influence corporate climate strategies.