News
- Mike Brockman, actuary turned businessman, shares his views on telematics, autonomous cars, and the actuarial profession with Gemma Gregson. The Actuary, 3 March 2016
- A diverse year ahead: Nick Salter champions the IFoA's global presence and the range of skills actuaries can bring to many areas. The Actuary, 4 July 2015
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) resources
- What are the skill sets of an actuary?
- Skills Set Research Report, Charterhouse Research 2016
- Annual Report of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries 2014/2015: Diversity makes us stronger
- Key skills for life. The Actuary, 5 November 2014
- A diverse community: Derek Cribb looks forward to GIRO and stresses the importance of diversity. The Actuary, 4 September 2014
- 400 Club Feedback Report - Diversity, 2014
Past events
- Diversity Makes us Stronger: Address by the President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Nick Salter. 30 June 2014. Also available in transcript in the British Actuarial Journal.
Nick's Presidential Address was filmed:
- IFoA members should view the Address on our virtual learning environment to enable CPD to be verified
- Non members can view the film below.
Events
- Masterclasses: Non-technical learning that enhance your business skills and knowledge.
Diversity Advisory Group
The IFoA has a member-led Diversity Advisory Group which coordinates and undertakes work in diversity for the benefit of IFoA members and the profession. The work of this group complements work undertaken by the IFoA Executive under a Diversity Steering Group and in conjunction with Council.
If you are interested in sharing any additional resources or participating in a discussion about diversity issues, log in and join the Diversity Community.
Contact Details
If you have a question or comment about diversity at the IFoA, please contact
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Events calendar
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ARC Webinar Series 2021: Modelling cancer risk: regional and socioeconomic disparities
30 September 2021
Cancer incidence and mortality vary by region and socioeconomic status. Modelling the structure development and trends of cancer risk is important for insurance purposes and can impact pricing and reserving in related health insurance fields such as critical illness insurance and care provision. -
Sustainability Series: What will COP26 mean for investment?
6 October 2021
A panel discussion with investment representatives discussing the impact of investment on climate change and vice versa.This event is part of The Road to Glasgow: IFoA’s Sustainability Thought Leadership Series which will provide a platform for prominent contributors so that our members and others can understand the perspectives of a wide range of parties interested in the climate debate.
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Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing our world today. Addressing it will require multi-faceted solutions. Through this panel session, we will explore the different levers that can be used to meet net-zero targets including climate science and data, government engagement, and mobilising green finance.
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Sustainability Series: Climate Justice and Future Generations
12 October 2021How governments and societies collectively respond to the climate crisis is increasingly being analysed through the lens of intergenerational fairness. Our expert panel will assess and explore the extent to which inter-generous fairness is being considered in climate policies, the lessons from those countries who are leading the way on fairness and justice in climate interventions, and more. -
The Growth Mindset for Actuaries
13 October 2021 - 8 December 2021This practical course is aimed at actuaries at any stage of their career who want to develop their own growth mindset and apply it to their work setting and personal or professional lifelong learning. The content of the course builds on the lecture given by Dr Helen Wright on Growth Mindset as part of the President’s 2021 Lecture series, and will be delivered over a period of 2 months, from mid-October to early December.
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Sustainability Series: Opportunities for Insurers
14 October 2021 -
The climate crisis and the degradation of our planet will affect societies everywhere. How we address these threats will require solutions that transcend borders. As a global profession, the actuarial community is well-placed to consider and propose effective risk management solutions to help manage the climate crisis.
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What next for Mental Health in Insurance?
1 December 2021
Content will be aimed at all actuaries looking to understand the issues surrounding mental health in insurance and in particular those looking to ensure products and processes widen access for, and are most useful to, those experiencing periods of poor mental health.
Cancer incidence and mortality vary by region and socioeconomic status. Modelling the structure development and trends of cancer risk is important for insurance purposes and can impact pricing and reserving in related health insurance fields such as critical illness insurance and care provision.
A panel discussion with investment representatives discussing the impact of investment on climate change and vice versa.
Content will be aimed at all actuaries looking to understand the issues surrounding mental health in insurance and in particular those looking to ensure products and processes widen access for, and are most useful to, those experiencing periods of poor mental health.