2020/2021
| Date | Event | Topics and Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2020 | GAS Event |
Welcome and Regional Updates by Raghav Ohri, Secretary, Gulf Actuarial Society Introduction by Mana Alkhamsan, Director General, The Financial Academy
Speakers included: Session 1 – An Actuarial perspective of an Insurance CRO Speaker: Cobus Fourie, Chief Risk Officer, AIG Middle East & Africa, Dubai Session 2 – DEWS - a catalyst for change to existing EOS regimes in the GCC Speaker: Claudia Maldonado, Principal, Mercer, Dubai Session 3 – A customer-level value framework for banks Speaker: Ernest Louw, Head of Banking Practice, Lux Actuaries & Consultants, Abu Dhabi Session 4 – Do actuaries need to reinvent themselves in a post-COVID19- world? Speaker: Colin Dutkiewicz, Global Head of Life, Aon Reinsurance Solutions, London Event supported and hosted by Financial Academy, Saudi Arabia |
2019/2020
| Date | Event | Topics and Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Novemer 2019 | GAS Event |
Welcome and Regional Updates by Raghav Ohri, Secretary, GAS Speakers included: Session 1 - Behavioral Drivers of Experience Results Session 2 - How Innovative Ideas are challenging Traditional Regulations Session 3 - IFRS-17: A Technical Deep Dive Session 4 - Addressing Ethical Issues while creating a High-Performance Team Culture Event sponsored by Lux Actuaries & Consultants |
2018/2019
| Date | Event | Topics and Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 26 June 2019 | GAS Event |
Welcome from Priyank Gupta, Chairperson, GAS Speakers included: Session 1 - Models for classifying policyholder lapse Session 2 - An introduction to reinsurance optimisation for non-life insurance Session 3 - IFRS 17 - Proving PAA eligibility for non-life insurers Presentation of Quality Assurance Scheme Award by Paul Sweeting, IFoA Council Member, to Mamata Pandey, Lux Actuaries & Consultants Session 4 - Professionalism session Event sponsored by Lux Actuaries & Consultants |
2017/2018
| Date | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 4 December 2018 |
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA) Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa Markets Development, Irene Serewicz Redman and Business Development Manager, Adriaan van Heerden were present and discussed recent developments at the IFoA, including Curriculum 2019 and IFRS 2017. Members from some of the relevant regulatory bodies also attended the event. |
Various |
| 28 June 2018 |
Five miscellaneous sessions: |
Various |
| 29 November 2017 |
Miscellaneous topics of relevance and interest Life Insurance Mortality Study, Regulatory Developments across the GCC, Actuaries and Underwriters, Professionalism, and VAT Presentation and Industry Update |
Various |
2016/2017
| Date | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2017 | Member event |
Session 1 – Predictive Analytics. Session 2 - Draft Regulations Regarding Life Insurance in the UAE – Challenges and opportunities for Insurers. Session 3 – UAE Actuarial Regulations. |
| 14 November 2016 | Fifth member event |
Welcome by Shivah Bhagaloo, Chairperson, GAS Session 1 - Session 2 - Challenges and Opportunities in the Life Insurance Industry; A reinsurer’s perspective Session 3 - Parametric Insurance and Perspectives in the Region Session 4 - Solvency Regulation in the UAE: A Benchmark and Impact Study Event sponsored by Munich Re: |
2014/2015 and 2015/2016
| Date | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2016 | Fourth member event - see write up by Mark Cockroft |
Our technical talks covered a wide range of issues including:
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| 23 November 2015 |
Third member event
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Presentations by:
The event was sponsored by Milliman and AMBest:
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| 11 May 2015 | IFoA Presidential visit to Dubai |
Presentations by:
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| 23 November 2014 | Launch of the Gulf Actuarial Society |
Presentations by:
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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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The importance of biodiversity for finance, business and policy is being increasingly recognised. While many studies highlight the overall economic impact that biodiversity loss could have, it is much more difficult to quantify and understand the particular impact that is may have on individual businesses or communities. The management and measurement of these risks is a field where actuaries are well placed to contribute. -
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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GIRO 2021 Webinar Series
Online8 November 2021 - 19 November 2021
Join leading experts to discuss key issues, emerging ideas and new research across the general insurance sector. -
Proposals for changes to the regulatory framework on climate change and sustainability
11 November 2021This is a free webinar with an expert panel providing their views on the ongoing IFoA consultation for proposals regarding changes to the regulatory framework on climate change and sustainability.
The regulatory consultation sets out, for feedback some proposed approaches that the IFoA are considering in relation to charter commitments under the UK’s Green Finance Education Charter (GFEC) and the regulatory framework, including the Actuaries’ Code.
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Life 2021 Webinar Series
Online22 November 2021 - 26 November 2021
Join leading experts to discuss key issues, emerging ideas, and new research across the Life insurance sector. -
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.
The importance of biodiversity for finance, business and policy is being increasingly recognised. While many studies highlight the overall economic impact that biodiversity loss could have, it is much more difficult to quantify and understand the particular impact that is may have on individual businesses or communities. The management and measurement of these risks is a field where actuaries are well placed to contribute.
Join leading experts to discuss key issues, emerging ideas and new research across the general insurance sector.
Join leading experts to discuss key issues, emerging ideas, and new research across the Life insurance sector.
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.