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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Asia Conference 2021 webinar series
Online webinar series26 July 2021 - 30 July 2021
We have made it through 2020 but the COVID-19 crisis continues to have a significant impact on individuals, societies, businesses and the wider economy across the globe. Navigating the world post COVID-19 in an uncertain and highly unstable time brings along many uncertainties, challenges and exciting opportunities. Hence the theme of this year’s IFoA Asia Conference Webinar Series is “Risk. Adapt. Thrive.” -
CMI Income Protection
30 July 2021In April 2021, the CMI Income Protection Committee published Working Paper 149, which detailed the changes to analysis methodology for the Income Protection Investigation and the impact of past data issues. This webinar will provide an overview of the changes in the analysis approach and discuss the adjustments to the IP11 claim inceptions graduations.
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TPR Climate Change Guidance Consultation
17 August 2021
Louise Pryor, IFoA President, will chair this free-to-view session, in which Alex Darsley, TPR, Actuarial Regulatory Policy, will be discussing the regulator’s Climate Change Guidance Consultation, which is seeking views on new guidance designed to help trustees meet tougher standards of governance in relation to climate change ri -
September 2021 - Exam Preparation Techniques Webinar
23 August 2021.
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Internal audit is often the Cinderella of the audit world. It’s a regulatory requirement for insurance companies to have an internal audit function, so why not make it as useful as possible? This session will look at how to link an internal audit plan to the risk register, and how that helps audit committees and boards to spot problems and fix them. -
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.
We have made it through 2020 but the COVID-19 crisis continues to have a significant impact on individuals, societies, businesses and the wider economy across the globe. Navigating the world post COVID-19 in an uncertain and highly unstable time brings along many uncertainties, challenges and exciting opportunities. Hence the theme of this year’s IFoA Asia Conference Webinar Series is “Risk. Adapt. Thrive.”
Louise Pryor, IFoA President, will chair this free-to-view session, in which Alex Darsley, TPR, Actuarial Regulatory Policy, will be discussing the regulator’s 
Internal audit is often the Cinderella of the audit world. It’s a regulatory requirement for insurance companies to have an internal audit function, so why not make it as useful as possible? This session will look at how to link an internal audit plan to the risk register, and how that helps audit committees and boards to spot problems and fix them.
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.