Our Sessional Research Programme provides our members and other stakeholders the opportunity to present and discuss research which advances actuarial science and complements the objectives of the IFoA. If you have an idea for a sessional meeting or would like to present your research please read Guidance for researchers.
Knowledge exchange
Our Sessional Research Programme also includes seminar series and our Spring and Autumn Lectures. The IFoA works with members and other stakeholders to identify and raise awareness of forthcoming policy issues that are relevant to actuaries and the IFoA and of public interest. Seminars which cover such issues may be included in the programme.
Our Spring and Autumn Lectures provide the opportunity to hear from a diverse range of eminent speakers on current subjects of public interest. The broad range of topics covered reflects our aim to nurture thought leadership and knowledge exchange.
Sessional Research Programme 2018/2019
Antibiotic Resistance Working Party
Sessional Research Meeting, 25 February 2019
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The Genomic Underpinnings of Human Lifespan: Biology, Diseases and Prediction
Sessional Research Meeting, 21 January 2019
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Sessional Research Programme 2017/2018
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Equity Release Mortgages (ERM)Sessional Research Meeting, 11 December 2018
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Allowing for climate-related risks when setting long-term financial assumptionsSessional Research Meeting, 26 November 2018
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Autumn Lecture: In investment how we describe long term?Sessional Research Meeting, 7 November 2018
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Cyber Operational Risk Scenarios for Insurance CompaniesSessional Research Meeting, 15 October 2018
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Improving the Success of Insurtech OpportunitiesSessional Research Meeting, 22 October 2018
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Sessional Research Event: Hot topics in Health and CareMonday 17 September 2018
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Sessional Research Event: How Medical Advances and Health Interventions Will Shape Future LongevityMonday 25 June 2018
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Sessional Research Event: Wearable Technology and Antibiotic Resistance Working PartiesMonday 18 June 2018
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Sessional Research Event: Actuarial Methods: Are we Serving the Public Interest?Monday 21 May 2018
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Sessional Research Event: Self-selection and Risk Sharing in a Modern World of Life-Long AnnuitiesMonday 14 May 2018
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- Non-members: View the video on the IFoA's YouTube channel
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Spring Lecture 2018Monday 23 April 2018
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- Non-members: View the video on the IFoA's YouTube channel
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Life Insurance at the CrossroadsSessional Research Meeting, 5 March 2018, Chair Alan Watson
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Sessional Meeting adresssing the evolution of economic scenario generatorsSessional Meeting, 26 February 2018 by the Extreme Events Working Party
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A Cashless Society - Benefits, Risks and IssuesSessional Research Event Monday 22nd January 2018
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Funding defined benefit schemes: an integrated risk management approachSessional Research Meeting, 13 November 2017
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Health and Care hot topicsSessional Research Meeting,6 July 2017
Chaired by Nick Reilly, this sessional event showcased a series of short research papers on hot topics in health and care, while providing ample time for discussion and debate -
Model risk: Illuminating the Black BoxSessional Research Meeting, 29 June 2017, Edinburgh
Winners of the Peter Clark prize for their research paper, Model Risk: Daring to open the Black Box the Model Risk Working Party will present their Phase 2 findings, Model Risk: Illuminating the Black Box -
Do customers understand our life insurance products?Sessional Research Meeting,19 June 2017, in London
This paper is the culmination of the work of the Risk and Customer Outcomes Working Party which was set up to consider whether customers adequately understand the risks and outcomes associated with life insurance products, how to avoid poor (or indeed maximise good) customer outcomes and finally to consider ongoing risk management through the product life cycles from a customer perspective -
A review of Solvency II - has it met its objectives?Sessional Research Meeting,8 May 2017, in Edinburgh
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Spring 2017. Antimicrobial resistance: Global threat to health and economyThought Leadership Lecture given on 27 April 2017, in London, by Professor Dame Sally Davies
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How can the IFoA help individuals to make better retirement choices?Sessional Research Meeting, 24 April 2017, Edinburgh. Presentation by the Rationale in Retirement Behaviour Working Party, sponsored by the Pensions Board, which has created an interactive tool which aims to help individuals to make more informed retirement income decisions.
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IRM - Putting theory into practice for UK DB Pension SchemesSessional Research Meeting, 20 March 2017, at Staple Inn, London. Presented by members of the Integrated Risk Management Working Party: Andrew Hitchcox (chair), Chinu Patel, Chris Ramsey, Ed Studd, Lok Ma, Marian Elliott, and Tim Keogh
Executive Summary:
The Working Party has developed some practical hints and tips for those developing Integrated Risk Management (IRM) plans for UK Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes in the context of the requirements of the Pensions Regulator (TPR). -
The future of Solvency II in the UK. Treasury Select Committee debrief and Working Party updateDual-site Sessional Research Meeting, 23 January 2017, at Staple Inn, London, and the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh. Speakers: Andrew Chamberlain, Chair, Life Board, and the IFoA's representative at the Treasury Select Committee
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- View a recording of the full session on Parliamentary TV
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Sustainable retirement solutions - are there any durable solutionsSessional Research Meeting, 12 December 2016, at Staple Inn, London. Speakers: Marcus Hurd (Xerox HR Services), Jenny Richards (BBS Consultants and Actuaries) and Dr Iain Clacher (Leeds University)
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Autumn Lecture 2016. Exploring a new relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union. Vicky Ford MEPThought Leadership Lecture given on 7 December 2016, in Edinburgh
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Ersatz model testsSessional Research Meeting, 27 June 2016, at Staple Inn, London. Speakers: Andrew D Smith, Deloitte; Stuart Jarvis, Black Rock; James Sharpe. Meeting chaired by Paul Fulcher, Chair, Life Research Committee
Abstract:
This paper describes how statistical methods can be tested on computer generated data from known models. We explore bias and percentile tests in detail, illustrating these with examples based on insurance claims and nancial time series.
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Events calendar
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KSS Event - Data Visualisation as a Powerful Means of Communication – Examples from the IFoA Working Party
Prudential Craigforth FK9 4UE23 April 2019Data Visualisation helps to communicate information clearly and effectively through graphical means. This talk will showcase some visualisations that the working party has found useful for common actuarial situations. To book you place please contact jane.hamilton@prudential.co.uk
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TIGI 2019 (Technical Issues in General Insurance)
Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4LE25-26 April 2019
This General Insurance CPD offering has been changed from former years of individual one day seminars to include individual sessions for IFRS 17, Pricing, Capital Modelling and Reserving over a two-day event packaged as Technical Issues in General Insurance, providing attendees with a varied program . The event is suitable for anyone who works, or are interested, in these areas. -
KSS event – Data Visualisation as a Powerful Means of Communication – Examples from the IFoA Working Party (Glasgow)
Barnett Waddingham 163 West George Street, Glasgow G2 2JJ25 April 2019Data Visualisation helps to communicate information clearly and effectively through graphical means. This talk will showcase some visualisations that the working party has found useful for common actuarial situations. To register, please email Ji-Hyang.Lee@Barnett-Waddingham.co.uk
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NOCA event – Technological Developments and the Future of Insurance
N/A25 April 2019Presented by Yossi Sirote
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Task force on climate related financial disclosures (TCFD) - introduction and perspectives for our professions
Online webinar25 April 2019In collaboration with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, IEMA is delighted to host this important Webinar. This is an opportunity to hear first-hand from Steve Waygood, an industry leader and member of the TCFD, and from two leading practitioners from the environmental sustainability and actuarial professions.
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KSS events – Data Visualisation as a Powerful Means of Communication – Examples from the IFoA Working Party (Edinburgh)
Standard Life 30 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2DH25 April 2019Data Visualisation helps to communicate information clearly and effectively through graphical means. This talk will showcase some visualisations that the working party has found useful for common actuarial situations. The event is now full, however if you would like to join a waiting list, please email Barry_shannon@standardlife.com
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Professional Skills Training - Edinburgh (30 April 19)
IFoA (Edinburgh), Level 2, Exchange Crescent 7 Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8RA30 April 2019 -
Francophone Actuaries Meeting 2019
Aviva, Saint Helen's, 1 Undershaft, London EC3P 3DQ, UK2 May 2019L'Institut des Actuaires and French actuaries in the UK, partnered with Aviva, are delighted to be hosting their annual "l'afterwork" event for French speaking actuaries in the UK. The event will mix French and English interventions.
Register via this link to be added to the guest list: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rencontre-annuelle-des-actuaires-francophones-londres-tickets-59758941603
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The CMI SAPS Mortality Committee and Mortality Projections Committee will be holding a joint webinar, aimed primarily at pension scheme trustees, describing considerations relating to setting longevity assumptions in 2019.
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SIAS EVENT - Hurricane Clustering: A New Reality?
Staple Inn Hall, High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QJ7 May 2019The 2017 North Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record. We saw multiple hurricanes coming close together causing significant damage and human loss. The talk discusses whether 2017 was an exceptional year or indicative of what we expect to see in the near future, and the implications for (re)insurers.
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IFoA Asia Conference 2019, Chengdu
Crowne Plaza Chengdu Panda Garden, Poly Park 198, No. 1980 ShuLong Avenue,Xindu District, Chengdu09-10 May 2019Offering a diverse selection of plenary sessions and cross-practice workshops, the annual Asia Conference is the perfect opportunity to discover and discuss current and developing actuarial topics in Asia, whilst providing excellent opportunity to grow your network of contacts. -
Professional Skills Webinar: Speaking Up, Whistleblowing – What do we Mean? Is there a Difference?AM
This event is a webinar9 May 2019
Do you know when, how, and to whom, you are required to Speak Up?
What do we mean by “Misconduct” under the IFoA’s Disciplinary and Capacity for Membership Schemes?
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Professional Skills Webinar: Speaking Up, Whistleblowing – What do we Mean? Is there a Difference?PM
the event is a webinar9 May 2019
Do you know when, how, and to whom, you are required to Speak Up?
What do we mean by “Misconduct” under the IFoA’s Disciplinary and Capacity for Membership Schemes?
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DAG event - Can we overcome unconscious bias?
KPMG LLP Saltire Court, 20 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EG9 May 2019
This session will examine our biases, look at what it feels like to be an outsider and give attendees practical tools and actions we can all take to support and grow diversity and inclusion, within the profession. This session is also designed to meet the objectives of the IFoA’s Stage 3 Professional Skills Training for experienced members. -
KSS event – GMP Equalisation - where are we now? Glasgow
KPMG 319 St Vincent Plaza Glasgow G2 5AS13 May 2019This talk will discuss the various methods available for equalising GMP, key considerations and actions for both Trustees and Companies, and a discussion of some of the associated legal issues. To register, please email Sarah.Dawes@KPMG.co.uk
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KSS event – IQ+EQ = Future Success
Royal London, 1 Thistle Street, Edinburgh14 May 2019In this interactive session, our facilitators, Russell Borland and Thomas Chalmers, Partners of UK-based coaching consulting firm, Leading Figures, will explore how we can enhance our EQ to make the most of our IQ. They will introduce an Emotional Intelligence framework developed by psychologist Daniel Goleman and provide participants with an opportunity to personally assess their own Emotional Intelligence. To register please email Caitlin.stronach@royallondon.com
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CILA 2019
30 Euston Square, London NW1 2FB14 May 2019CILA is one of the pre-eminent events in the annual Life calendar. It is aimed at practicing life actuaries from life offices, consulting firms and other employers of actuaries. It will also be of interest to all those who work in or advise on, the life assurance market in the UK and Europe. -
Joint CIA, IFoA, SOA Webcast: Measuring Pension Plan Risk from an Economic Capital Perspective
WEBCAST15 May 2019Jointly sponsored by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Society of Actuaries, and CIA, this webcast will present research that compares the risk profiles of pension plans in the UK, the US, and Canada.
This webinar is eligible for CPD
At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
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KSS event – Bulk Annuity Market Update
Willis Towers Watson 2 Lochrin Square, 96 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9QA15 May 2019This KSS talk will give a bulk annuity market update over 2018 and for 2019 and beyond. The presenters will also consider bulk annuity options as part of pension scheme de-risking strategies, and how pension schemes can best prepare when requesting a quote in order to achieve a favourable outcome. Please note this event is now full, however, if you wish to join a waiting list, please email Dawn.Neil@willistowerswatson.com.
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Professional Skills Training - Edinburgh (15 May 19)
IFoA (Edinburgh), Level 2, Exchange Crescent 7 Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8RA15 May 2019
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KSS event – Bulk Annuity Market Update
Willis Towers Watson 2 West Regent Street Glasgow G2 1RW16 May 2019This KSS talk will give a bulk annuity market update over 2018 and for 2019 and beyond. The presenters will also consider bulk annuity options as part of pension scheme de-risking strategies, and how pension schemes can best prepare when requesting a quote in order to achieve a favourable outcome. To book a place please email Dawn.Neil@willistowerswatson.com
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How to protect SMEs from Cyber Attacks
Staple Inn Hall, High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QJ.16 May 2019The aim of this interdisciplinary symposium is to gain understanding and awareness of UK private SMEs about their insurance need as a part of cyber risk management and mitigation strategies.
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Professional Skills Training - London (16 May 19)
Staple Inn Hall, High Holborn London WC1V 7QJ16 May 2019 -
Risk and Investment Conference 2019
Amba Hotel, Charing Cross, Strand, London WC2N 5HX20-21 May 2019This year's event begins with a Professional Skills Training plenary to help build your CPD, followed by a formal drinks reception and dinner on the evening of 20 May. The following day will then be a programme full of topical plenaries and workshops covering the latest trends and topical issues in the risk and investment sector with plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues and build your CPD. -
LMS Invited Lectures 2019
ICMS, The Bayes Centre, 47 Potterrow, Edinburgh EH8 9BT20 May 2019 - 24 May 2019On May 20-24 2019, Prof Søren Asmussen (Aarhus University) will deliver a course on lectures on advanced topics in life insurance mathematics. This will be held at the International Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Edinburgh, and will be accompanied by supporting lectures from Prof Corina Constantinescu (University of Liverpool) and Prof Andrew Cairns (Heriot-Watt University). To register, please visit https://www.icms.org.uk/LMSAsmussen.php.
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Sessional Research Event - Saving for Retirement: Rules of Thumb
Staple Inn Hall, High Holborn London WC1V 7QJ20 May 2019This event is fully booked. To join the waiting list plase click here. -
KSS events – GMP Equalisation - where are we now? Edinburgh
KPMG Saltire Court 20 Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2EG23 May 2019This talk will discuss the various methods available for equalising GMP, key considerations and actions for both Trustees and Companies, and a discussion of some of the associated legal issues. To register please email Sarah.Dawes@KPMG.co.uk
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NoCA event – Optimising Copula Structures for Risk Management
N/A24 May 2019Presented by Richard Schneider
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Mortality and Longevity Symposium 2019
ICC Birmingham, Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EA04-05 June 2019The Mortality and Longevity Symposium aims to expand delegates’ horizons by giving a better view of the scope of current mortality research in a wide variety of relevant disciplines, and by providing a forum to discuss the implications for actuarial practice and it will be of interest to all actuaries concerned with setting or reviewing mortality and longevity assumptions, underwriters, demographers, epidemiologists, policy- -
Protection, Health and Care Conference 2019
ICC Birmingham Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EA04-06 June 2019The Protection, Health and Care Conference is an annual conference aimed at all insurance professionals with a passion for harnessing insurance risk in their organisations. The conference uses a combination of workshops by individuals who work at the coalface and ‘big name’ experts to explore how innovation, technological/medical advances, the political landscape and other market development will impact the Protection, Health and Care markets. -
Professional Skills Training - London (12 June 19)
Staple Inn Hall, High Holborn London WC1V 7QJ12 June 2019
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Pensions Conference 2019
Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre, 2 Lower Castle Street, Old Market, Bristol, BS1 3AD18-19 June 2019Covering current topics and industry trends, the conference also includes a pre-conference evening dinner (18 June) giving you the opportunity to develop your network. -
NED Event: Behavioural Finance and Boards
Staple Inn Hall, High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QJ18 June 2019Substantial work has been undertaken in the field of behavioural finance to explore the psychological factors affecting investment decisions made by individuals. In contrast, “behavioural” factors (such as politics or human psychology) affecting decisions and actions made by institutional investors, such as insurers or pension schemes, are less understood. -
KSS event – FinTech and The Actuarial Profession
EY, Atria One, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh19 June 2019This KSS talk from FinTech Scotland's CEO will explore the mission to create an integrated Fintech ecosystem through provision of funding, support, infrastructure and talent that recognises and responds to the needs of all stakeholders - and the overarching aim for Scotland to be one of the top 5 Fintech global leaders by 2020.
To book your place, please email Barry_Shannon@standardlife.com
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Current Issues in General Insurance (CIGI) 2019
Inmarsat, 99 City Road, London, EC1Y 1BJ19 June 2019CIGI will provide an excellent and diverse line-up of speakers, each providing their insight and knowledge on a range of topics. The programme will be broad in nature, so will be of most value to those with some experience in the industry. -
KSS Event: How to Stop Bad Data Driving out the Good (In an Age of Misuse, Misleadingness and Misinformation)
Edinburgh Hymans Robertson, 1 Exchange Place, Semple St, Edinburgh EH3 8BL20 June 2019Fake news, post truth, mistrust of experts... a familiar roll call of anxieties – or perhaps clichés – about our data rich world. They point to an underlying fear that in this data abundant age the bad data drives out the good and we are left with a broken public discourse.
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Professional Skills Training - Edinburgh (20 June 19)
IFoA (Edinburgh), Level 2, Exchange Crescent 7 Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8RA20 June 2019 -
Sessional: Why the Pensions Dashboard is more than a data collection exercise
Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JQ24 June 2019The pensions dashboard has been talked about across the industry for a long time and now nears implementation with DWP’s consultation ending in January 2019. -
Professional Skills Training - London (25 June 19)
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AGM and Presidential Address 2019
The Hub Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NE26 June 2019
Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the INSTITUTE AND FACULTY OF ACTUARIES will be held at The Hub, Edinburgh on Wednesday 26 June 2019 at 16.30 (Preceded by tea from 16.00) and followed by a PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS given by John Taylor.
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SIAS: The Impact of Air Pollution on Health and Life Expectancy
Staple Inn Hall, High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QJ2 July 2019Air pollution has gained increasing attention lately. Nicola Oliver, head of longevity and mortality research for Medical Intelligence, will discuss not only the impacts of air pollution on health and life expectancy but also how as an industry we should be addressing it.
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GIRO Conference 2019
EICC, The Exchange, 150 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8EE24-26 September 2019GIRO is attended annually by over 800 delegates and speakers who are keen to discuss key topics such as Pricing, Reserving, Modelling and the future of the insurance industry. GIRO 2018 was a huge success and we have opened bookings early for what we hope will be another brilliant conference at the EICC in Edinburgh this year.