When black swans turn into gray rhinos: part 2
The second part of the Life Climate Change Working Party’s swan blog series explores the financial and non-life risks of climate change.
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Global net zero: How countries with the largest emissions are investing to finance the transition
Ruth Bryson, Chair of the IFoA’s Net Zero and the Implications for Investment Portfolios Working Party, introduces the working party’s new paper which explores how the biggest global emitters are investing to finance the green transition.
Why recognition matters: Celebrating the impact of IFoA volunteers
As we approach the IFoA Volunteer Recognition Awards, Clarence Er reflects on the vital role volunteers play in strengthening the actuarial profession, and why recognising their contributions is essential to fostering a thriving, engaged community.
Ethical checklist for developing AI models
Greg Pataki and James Fardell of the IFoA’s AI Ethics Working Party lay out the most important ethical issues to be addressed during AI model development. This is the sixth in a series of blogs by the working party.
How to tackle increasing AI fraud in insurance using blockchain
AI is reshaping industries, including the insurance industry. While insurers are adopting AI for automation and underwriting, fraudsters are using the same technology to create deepfakes: fake photos, videos, or documents convincing enough to fool even experienced claim adjusters. Sutirna Chakraborty of the IFoA's Professionalism, Regulation and Ethics Working Party explores how blockchain can tackle it.
Strengthening actuarial rigour in the AI era: Reflections on attaining QAS accreditation
I'm pleased to share that insureAI has attained QAS accreditation, effective 8 January 2026. To my knowledge, we're the first South Africa-based firm to achieve this designation. This is a milestone I'm proud of, and one I wanted to reflect on for readers who may be considering the scheme for their own organisations.
Redefining uncertainty in our unpredictable world
This op-ed is adapted from a paper, ‘The future of risk and insurability in the era of systemic disruption, unpredictability and artificial intelligence’, published in Journal of Operational Risk (Risk.Net) in June 2025.
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.
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.
QAS: Setting the standard for actuarial teams across the industry
Saurabh Agrawal, Head of With-Profits Management at NFU Mutual, explains what QAS accreditation means for the organisation – and how it goes beyond a standard accreditation.