Current activities
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Actuaries as experts in narrower fields: Open to submissions |
Thematic Review |
The IFoA is reviewing actuarial advice on the financing of UK funeral trusts - seeking examples of annual or triennial valuations and other actuarial advice for Trust-Based Pre-Paid Funeral Plans. |
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Climate-related risk Treatment of climate-related risk in actuarial work, or wider actuarial influence in the approach taken by firms to recognise and mitigate this risk. Reviewing |
Information gathering exercise |
Climate-related risks are systemic long-term risks that impact the work of actuaries in many areas. The 2017 IFoA Risk Alert called on actuaries to consider how these risks affect the advice they are providing. As a signatory to the Green Finance Education Charter, the IFoA is committed to reporting on progress in mainstreaming the principles and practice of green and sustainable finance. This information-gathering exercise will look at current practices adopted by actuaries across all practice areas in the treatment and assessment of climate-related risk. |
Planned activities
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Equity release mortgage product design and pricing Actuarial role in technical aspects and fairness in product design and pricing. Target launch Q4 2021 |
Thematic review |
The actuarial inputs to the design and pricing of equity release mortgages have a direct impact on long-term financial products that are provided to the public. This is a broad and complex area utilising a wide range of actuarial skills including market and product knowledge, technical competency in areas such as option-pricing, property risk, and longevity risk, as well as the requirement for clear communication. The review will look at current actuarial practice to understand the processes adopted and challenges faced when providing advice in this area. The review will also consider reserving approaches and the associated adherence to technical actuarial standards. |
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Corporate pensions advice Advice given to sponsors (as opposed to trustees) in reaching an agreement on actuarial valuations, investment strategy, and on benefit design. Target launch Q1 2022 |
Thematic review |
Actuarial advice to sponsors is critical to the financing of DB pension schemes, which affects the long-term security of member benefits. Advice to sponsors may also affect the benefits payable to members. The range of advice in this area is potentially wider than the advice given to trustees and may involve other professionals. The review will look at current practices adopted by actuaries in scheme funding, investment strategy (including settlement options), and benefit design. It will also cover the treatment of potential conflicts of interest. |
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Actuaries as experts (in narrower fields) Actuarial roles acting in narrow, or less typical, fields of expertise and/or providing advice directly to individual clients or consumers. Target launch 2022 |
Thematic Review |
Actuaries act as experts in a number of situations to help courts or individuals resolve disputes or quantify long-term liabilities. Although relatively few actuaries carry out these types of work, the impact on their users may be significant and the importance of clear and effective communication is critical. The review will look at current practices adopted by actuaries acting as experts in a range of areas including an analysis of the types of advice given. As noted above, the initial area of focus is Funeral Trusts. The next subject area will be announced in due course. |
Contact Details
For more information please contact the Actuarial Review Team
Level 2, Exchange Crescent · 7 Conference Square · Edinburgh · EH3 8RA
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Events calendar
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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. -
Pioneering Roles for Actuaries in Health and Care
29 November 2021
The role of actuaries within the health sector varies considerably from one country to another, due to differences in the local evolution of health systems and the funding models for health services. -
What next for Mental Health in Insurance?
1 December 2021Content 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.
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The Many Faces of Bias
2 December 2021
This webinar looks at the many types of biases, both conscious and unconscious and the impacts they can have in the workplace. Raising our own awareness and understanding of the issues can help us avoid the pitfalls of unconscious bias in particular. We’ve all heard the phrase ‘office banter’ but are we sure that’s how those on the receiving end perceive it and is it ok to go along with it?
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.
The role of actuaries within the health sector varies considerably from one country to another, due to differences in the local evolution of health systems and the funding models for health services. 
This webinar looks at the many types of biases, both conscious and unconscious and the impacts they can have in the workplace. Raising our own awareness and understanding of the issues can help us avoid the pitfalls of unconscious bias in particular. We’ve all heard the phrase ‘office banter’ but are we sure that’s how those on the receiving end perceive it and is it ok to go along with it?