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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.
Learning at Work Week 2026: Making CPD meaningful
Through IFoA led Reflective Practice Discussions, members often highlight that some of the most meaningful and impactful professional development happens when learning opportunities arise within their day-to-day work.
Modelling climate-related mortality and morbidity risks in the UK: evidence from a survey of actuaries
How are actuaries assessing climate-related mortality and morbidity risks today, what are the main challenges to their modelling, and what support do practitioners say would help accelerate progress? To help answer these questions, in this blog we provide the key findings from a survey of UK actuaries on modelling climate-related risks. We’re also presenting the findings at an IFoA sessional meeting on 15 June. Find links to the full report and sessional meeting at the end of this blog.
Social care funding: time for the UK government to confront the trade-offs
The IFoA Social Care Working Party held a roundtable in April 2026. It brought together policymakers, industry leaders and experts to revisit a now-familiar question: how do we fund adult social care sustainably? This blog summarises the key themes from the discussion.