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Actuaries lead pensions debate at 2025 party conferences
Our Policy and Public Affairs Team reports back from the 2025 party conferences, an opportunity to bring the actuarial profession to life to political stakeholders.
Mauritius and the UK to Munich: Our experience at the YAI Leadership Seminar
Katy An and Darshan Purmessur attended the Empowering Tomorrow: Young Actuaries Leadership and Career Development Seminar in November, hosted by the Young Actuaries Initiative and the German actuarial association (DAV). Read their impressions of the two-day event that brought together young actuaries from across Europe and beyond.
IFoA India Conference 2025: A successful second edition marking another milestone for the profession
IFoA India Conference 2025 concluded on a high note at the Andaz, New Delhi – marking the second successful edition of this flagship hybrid event, following an exceptional launch in 2024.
Actuarial Innovation Challenge 2.0: Celebrating ideas that shape the future of risk
The Actuarial Innovation Challenge (AIC) returned this year with even greater energy, creativity and participation.
What do actuaries actually do?
While we can all imagine the day to day life of a doctor or a teacher, when pushed most people would struggle to name anything that is a part of the normal schedule of an actuary. We’re here to demystify the world of actuarial science to give you a heads up on how to talk to your child about a career in this profession.
Actuaries: skills for the future
The life of an actuary is seen as relatively straightforward with the main career path for many in the insurance or finance industries. As the world changes and technology swiftly opens up new avenues, the future of actuarial science looks likely to become far broader than it ever has been previously.
Work experience for aspiring actuaries: a full guide
You’re probably focused on doing well at school and deciding which university to go to, but there is another event in your life you should prepare for. To succeed in any industry having relevant work experience is essential if you want to stand out.
Actuaries: what degrees can help?
If you enjoy working with numbers, there are several subjects that open doors to an actuarial career. From economics to engineering, here we explore some of the options.
Actuarial science: What subjects should you be studying at school?
Even though it feels a long way off, it’s always a good idea to start thinking about your career now. The best way to do that is to consider which subjects you should take to help you reach your goal. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of key subjects and extra activities for you to consider.