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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
The Central Climate Scenario Workshop Group summarises the first of a series of workshops that aims 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.
When black swans turn into gray rhinos: part 4
In the fourth part of our swan blog series, we look at the impact of climate change on mortality and morbidity.
Refining mortality trend modelling for term assurances
Nicholas Lax, member of the CMI Assurances Committee, explores how the richer, more flexible CMI Model is helping practitioners.
When black swans turn into gray rhinos: part 5 – risk aggregation
In the fifth part of our swan blog series, we explore how black swans and gray rhinos may interact in a changing landscape, and how insurers can respond in such an uncertain environment.
Developing central climate scenarios: physical risk workshop findings
The Central Climate Scenario Workshop Group summarises the second of a series of workshops that aims to share insights on current thinking on what could constitute climate central ‘best estimate’ scenarios.
Pensioners under the microscope: zooming in on the mortality of bulk annuitants and private sector pensioners
Highlights of the CMI Annuities Committee’s first standalone analysis comparing data and experience of the Bulk annuity and SAPS datasets.
The risk is not just volatility: it is irreversibility
Emily Forsyth-Davies, member of the IFoA’s Sustainability Board, explains why she believes our new report ‘Planetary Solvency: Tipping into the wild unknown’ is so important.
Brian Hey Prize 2026: building on a legacy of innovation
Since its establishment in 1998, the Brian Hey Prize has celebrated actuarial research that drives practical innovation in general insurance.
Learning at Work Week 2026: What if CPD could genuinely shape your career in unexpected ways?
In this personal reflection, Jennifer Loftus FIA C.Act shares how approaching Continuing Professional Development with curiosity and a growth mindset transformed her learning journey from a routine requirement into a powerful driver of opportunity. From exploring new disciplines to expanding her professional impact, her experience highlights how flexible, self-directed learning can open doors, broaden perspectives and redefine what’s possible in a career.