Shaping the future under uncertainty: where next for public appraisal?
The IFoA’s Green Book Task and Finish Group reflects on some significant aspects of the UK government’s Green Book Discount Rate Review including ‘social insurance’.
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Private credit: First Brands case study
This blog is the first in a series by the IFoA Private Credit Working Party. We begin with a case study that allows an examination of the credit risk, structural complexity, and regulatory considerations through the lens of the bankruptcy of First Brands, a privately owned American auto parts manufacturer, in September 2025.
From macro to mandate: how is AI set to reshape the investment decision-making lifecycle?
The articles in this blog series will follow the 7 lifecycle stages set out in this introductory piece. Each one will focus on what is actually being done at the current stage, what it takes to do it responsibly, and what it means for how investment actuaries work. We will keep them short, practical and – where the evidence warrants it – genuinely enthusiastic about what is possible. Watch this space. There is a lot to cover, and we are only getting started.
Wellness and prevention in the UK insurance industry: where do we stand today?
The IFoA Wellness and Prevention Working Party gives an overview of the prevention landscape and explores the insurance industry’s involvement in the UK.
When black swans turn into gray rhinos: part 6 – a life insurer’s perspective
In the sixth part of our swan blog series, we take a look at the implications and challenges presented to life insurers when it comes to exploring climate risk through this lens.
An actuarial roadmap for better retirement outcomes
The UK pensions landscape is at a turning point. Major reforms, including the Pensions Investment Review, the Pension Schemes Act, the new Pensions Commission, and the State Pension Age Review are reshaping Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC), Collective Defined Contribution (CDC), and state systems alike. The decisions we make over the next five years will shape retirement outcomes for generations.
Black swans, flux capacity and the Isthmus of Chaos: A dynamic response to the House of Lords call for better extreme risk preparedness
To prepare for extreme risks, organisations must understand not only what could happen, but when disruption may accelerate and how fast it may overwhelm resilience.
Did I write this blog post?
Let’s begin with a straightforward question: Did I write this blog post? Yes. And also, perhaps not entirely.
Help shape the future of nature-informed insurance underwriting
As nature-related risks become increasingly material to insurers and reinsurers, the PSI Climate–Nature Nexus Atlas offers an emerging framework for integrating ecosystem insights into underwriting, risk assessment and decision-making.
What is impact investment and what are its challenges?
As a newly created IFoA Impact Investing Working Party, we are looking to produce a source of knowledge on the topic of impact investing that is current and relevant, provokes critical thinking, and helps to shape future action.
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A look back on Mental Health in Life Insurance week
Over the last decade, the UK, along with the insurance industry, has experienced an increased focus on awareness and treatment of mental health conditions. The pandemic has further focused the national conversation around mental health which has been encouraging. This is beginning to break down some of the barriers and stigmas surrounding those living with mental health conditions. The industry has been giving considerable thought to the challenges surrounding mental health in recent years and we have seen some really great examples of insurers putting customer needs first in this area.
Mental Health in Life Insurance: How the claims process for income protection supports mental health vulnerability
Mental Health in Life Insurance: How the claims process for income protection supports mental health vulnerability
Mental Health in Life Insurance: Mental Health and Disability Insurance Claims
Mental Health in Life Insurance: Mental Health and Disability Insurance Claims
Mental Health in Life Insurance: Underwriting mental health conditions
1 in 4 people will experience a mental health challenge of some kind each year, and 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health issue like anxiety and depression in any given week in England.
Mental Health in Life Insurance: Access to insurance with a consideration of consumers who have a mental health condition.
Mental Health in Life Insurance: Access to insurance with a consideration of consumers who have a mental health condition.
Mental Health in Life Insurance: Triggers to Purchasing Insurance
Mental Health in Life Insurance: Triggers to Purchasing Insurance
Patrick Cleary – SFC ‘Talk Sustainability’ Interview
Cat Conquest, co-lead of the Sustainability Board’s Digital Team, sits down with Patrick Cleary, Senior Actuary at the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), to chat allthings sustainability, supervision, and inspiration.
'Now is the time to act.' – Why diversity, equity and inclusion matters to the actuarial profession.
Why diversity, equity and inclusion matters to the actuarial profession.
Embedding diversity, equity and inclusion as a leader
Embedding diversity, equity and inclusion as a leader
Diversity, equity and inclusion - A first-hand experience
Diversity, equity and inclusion - A first-hand experience