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Solvent exit planning – a practical guide | Part 2: what is a solvent exit?

This blog series is a practical guide on solvent exit planning for practitioners and those charged with governance. Part 2 explores the concept of a solvent exit, including a discussion of the pros and cons of targeting different levels of solvency during run off.
21 May 2026
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Solvent exit planning – a practical guide | Part 1: introduction

This blog series is a practical guide on solvent exit planning for practitioners and those charged with governance. Part 1 introduces the IFoA working group behind the guide and lays out what to expect from the blog series.
21 May 2026
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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.
18 May 2026
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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.
18 May 2026
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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.
13 May 2026
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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.
07 May 2026
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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.
23 April 2026
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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.
14 April 2026
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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.
13 April 2026
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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.
10 April 2026