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ARC Webinar Series 2021: Mortality inequality: what insights can we gain from cause of death data?
Online webinar21 October 2021
In this webinar, we will discuss how cause-of-death data from the Office for National Statistics can help us to understand how inequalities arise at the all-cause level. The key to understanding mortality inequality is to think about the chain that connects risk factors, relative risks, and cause-of-death mortality through to all-cause mortality. -
Sustainability Series: Opportunities for Insurers
14 October 2021
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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. -
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: What will COP26 mean for investment?
6 October 2021A 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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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. -
Disinvestment or engagement?
21 September 2021Chaired by Lucy Saye, join a panel of life insurance asset owners and asset managers as we discuss the merits of disinvestment and engagement when considering the integration of ESG in investment decision making. We will consider practical application as well as the implication of regulatory regimes.
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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. -
Technological Change and Competence in New Areas
14 September 2021
This free-to-view webinar is the second in a series focusing on some of the ‘hotspots’ identified in the JFAR Risk Perspective bringing the Risk Perspective to life with practical illustrations and insights from subject experts from the IFoA, Regulators and other professions. -
Introduction to Electronic Health Records
13 September 2021Electronic Health Records could have an enormous impact on the future of life and health insurance. They are also a current hot topic in the news, with access to this data and the developments around it driving ever-increasing interest. This presentation from the IFoA's Electronic Health Records (EHR) Working Party aims to give a UK Insurance-focused overview of the current situation and recent innovative developments.
In this webinar, we will discuss how cause-of-death data from the Office for National Statistics can help us to understand how inequalities arise at the all-cause level. The key to understanding mortality inequality is to think about the chain that connects risk factors, relative risks, and cause-of-death mortality through to all-cause mortality.
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.
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.
This free-to-view webinar is the second in a series focusing on some of the ‘hotspots’ identified in the