Solvent exit planning – a practical guide | Part 6: simplifying assumptions
This blog series is a practical guide on solvent exit planning for practitioners and those charged with governance. Part 6 explores assumptions that require simplification.
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Solvent exit planning – a practical guide | Part 5: proportionality considerations
This blog series is a practical guide on solvent exit planning for practitioners and those charged with governance. Part 5 explores proportionality.
Solvent exit planning – a practical guide | Part 4: assumptions used in solvent exit planning
This blog series is a practical guide on solvent exit planning for practitioners and those charged with governance. Part 4 explores assumptions used in solvent exit planning, in the lead-up to and during the exit, as well as models used.
Solvent exit planning – a practical guide | Part 3: modelling considerations for solvent exit analysis
This blog series is a practical guide on solvent exit planning for practitioners and those charged with governance. Part 3 looks at the key elements involved in defining solvent exit scenarios.
An actuarial perspective on London Climate Action Week 2026
As London Climate Action Week begins, members of the Sustainability Early Carreers Board reflect on the work actuaries have been doing in taking action on climate change and climate risk
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.