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Solvent exit planning – a practical guide | Part 7: lessons from banking for insurance solvent exit planning

The insurance sector has been asked to formalise solvent exit planning, ensuring firms can wind down in an orderly manner without causing harm to policyholders or markets.
26 August 2026
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Can we live better, as well as living longer?

The IFoA’s new Longevity Bulletin explores how longer lifetimes are reshaping society. Here the editor, Michael Anderson, FIA C.Act, touches on some of the themes that issue 18 explores.
19 August 2026
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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’.
03 August 2026
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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.
20 July 2026
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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.
19 July 2026
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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.
17 July 2026
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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.
17 July 2026
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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.
16 July 2026
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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.
16 July 2026
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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.
15 July 2026

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Insights from the CMI’s latest subscriber survey

Jonathan Hughes (Chair of the CMI) and Stuart McDonald (Deputy Chair of the CMI) summarise the key takeaways from the CMI’s latest subscriber survey.
12 August 2025
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2025 liquidity risk management survey

The IFoA Liquidity Working Party has conducted a benchmarking survey on current liquidity management practices to understand key topics and common approaches taken across the industry. The survey consisted of multiple choice and open-ended questions in a range of areas including contingency/optimisation actions, methodology, governance and current issues. Seven life insurance companies responded to the survey (though one firm opted to respond to only a subset of the questions). This blog summarises the key findings from the responses received and a full report will follow later this year.
08 August 2025
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Transition plan reporting: lost in translation?

Despite their noble intent, these reports often face the challenge of being ‘lost in translation’, leaving stakeholders puzzled or misinformed. This blog explores the intricacies of transition plan reporting, exploring the challenges and offering insights to create meaningful and impactful communication.
08 August 2025
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Celebrating excellence: 2024 Geoffrey Heywood and Peter Clark prize winners

Every year, the IFoA recognises excellence in research and communicating actuarial knowledge by awarding prestigious prizes for outstanding papers published in IFoA publications. This year’s prizes, rewarding articles published in 2024, demonstrate excellence and impact across a range of areas encountered by actuaries in their practice and research. 
29 July 2025
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Net zero investing in Indonesia

This is part of a series of blogs about net zero investment in different regions of the world outside of UK and EU. The series explores how net zero investment markets vary in different countries and the extent to which they are supporting the net zero transition. Here, Martin Earle takes a look at Indonesia.
24 July 2025
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A closer look at 2023: What’s changing in term assurance experience?

As we publish our latest analysis of term assurance experience, covering data up to the end of 2023, we find ourselves at a crossroads. While the “16” Series tables continue to provide a broadly reasonable fit to recent experience, subtle shifts in patterns—especially by age, duration, and socio-economic indicators—are prompting us to ask: is it time to consider new tables? In this blog, we explore the key themes from Working Paper 202, highlight emerging trends, and share our thoughts on what might lie ahead.
21 July 2025
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Celebrating a decade of impact: IFoA Asia Conference turns 10

Saroja Gunatilleke, IFoA Asia Conference 2025 committee member, explores the evolution and impact of the conference as it celebrates its 10th anniversary in Kuala Lumpur.
15 July 2025
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Actuarial insights supporting Saudi healthcare reform

The IFoA has supported Saudi Arabia’s healthcare transformation by facilitating an independent review of new payment and governance frameworks. Volunteers provided feedback on strategy, sector capability gaps, and data governance.
14 July 2025
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Reflections from the IFoA’s 2025 risk management symposium

The IFoA’s risk management symposium in May explored AI, climate risks, and professional development across the actuarial community. Sophie Wright, who chaired the committee, reflects on the event.
25 June 2025
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A new chapter for the Formulae and Tables book

Actuaries Sally Calder and Colin Thores share their thoughts on the new edition of the Formulae and Tables book.
23 June 2025

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