‘think’ issue 16: Citizens Advance

The case for a pensions policy proposal that seeks to reduce young people’s reliance on ‘the bank of Mum and Dad’.

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Your opportunity to become IFoA President

Become a leader and ambassador for the actuarial profession.

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Parasol Lost: Recovery plan needed

Our new report with University of Exeter explains how underestimating climate risks could destabilise global financial systems and cause catastrophic societal impacts.

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International Women’s Day

We warmly invite you to join us on International Women’s Day 2026 for an event celebrating women actuaries.

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The Big Pitch 2026

The Big Pitch returns 18 March for its second year to find the next major actuarial health and care research.

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The Actuary Podcast

Listen to the many insightful guests who featured on The Actuary Podcast in 2025.

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Ethical checklist for AI models

The AI Ethics Working Party lays out important ethical issues to be addressed during AI model development.

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IFoA India Conference 2026

Join the IFoA India Conference 2026 Organising Committee and help shape a flagship actuarial event.

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News
FRC publishes guidance for UK pension scheme actuaries on retrospective confirmations

FRC publishes guidance for UK pension scheme actuaries on retrospective confirmations

23 January 2026
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Actuarial Professional Standard (APS) L2 now withdrawn

Actuarial Professional Standard (APS) L2 now withdrawn

23 January 2026
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Parasol Lost: Recovery plan needed

Parasol Lost: Recovery plan needed

14 January 2026
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Becoming an actuary

Becoming an actuary

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Webinars and events

Solvency and financial condition: how do PMI insurers fare?

02 FEBRUARY 2026
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Mind management: our most important life skill?

03 FEBRUARY 2026
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Unlocking sub-investment grade private debt opportunities under Solvency UK

04 FEBRUARY 2026
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Are we undervaluing the future? Sustainable discount rates in policy decision making

16 FEBRUARY 2026
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International Women’s Day 2026: From insight to impact

05 MARCH 2026
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The Big Pitch 2026 – Shaping the future of health and care research

18 MARCH 2026
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Sessional meeting: Diabetes ARC Project

18 MARCH 2026
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Future-ready leadership: from personal growth to team success

19 MARCH 2026
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Energy economics: Modelling energy investments

14 APRIL 2026
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Sessional meeting: Brian Hey 2025 Highly Commended: Modelling dependencies between internal and external models using vine copulastemplate

15 APRIL 2026
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Professional and Regulatory Support Helpdesk

Provides members an opportunity to benefit from our experienced panel members’ views on professional and technical actuarial matters.
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Professional Skills Training

September 2025 – new Professional Skills resources

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