This series takes a fresh, sometimes challenging, look at some of the issues facing the actuarial profession and society
The ‘think’ series aims to promote debate on topics across the spectrum of actuarial work and beyond. It looks to provide a platform for members and stakeholders to share views that may differ from the IFoA’s ‘house’ view.
Through this, we hope to challenge the status quo within the profession, question orthodoxy, and shine a light on complex or under-examined issues. At its heart, the series is about stimulating discussion and dialogue to help tackle issues from a different perspective.
The fifteenth edition in our ‘think’ series has been authored by David Beddows, Chair of the IFoA Health and Care Research Sub-committee. David works as a senior pricing actuary for a global life and health reinsurer and co-founded the IFoA Population Health Management Working Party.
This piece seeks to examine how the UK government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England, and the financial framework that underpins it, can support a culture of investing for prevention and population health. By doing so, it advocates taking a long-term, data-driven view of health financing – a perspective that sits at the heart of actuarial practice.
Read the full piece to learn more about how David thinks the actuarial profession can help address this challenge.
Join David Beddows on 16 January, 12:00 to 12:30 GMT, for an engaging Q&A session on IFoA Communities. He will take a deeper look into the piece and answer your questions live.
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If you have any questions or would like to contribute to a future ‘think’ piece, please contact the IFoA Policy Team.
