The Actuary - Magazine of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

Investing in health could boost US GDP by 4%

The US could enjoy a 4% gain in GDP if the government were to invest more in preventative health interventions that boost the employment rate among older workers, research suggests.

June 2022

Disconnect between finance and operations teams exposing new risks

A lack of alignment between finance and operations teams is damaging growth and competitive advantage at organisations worldwide, a recent survey of 1,300 business leaders has uncovered.

June 2022

Climate change guidance published for actuaries

The Joint Forum on Actuarial Regulation (JFAR) has this week published an extensive report on the science of climate change and how actuaries can help mitigate risks.

June 2022

Editor's selection

Interview: Mukami Njeru and Lucy Muthoni are blazing a trail

Mukami Njeru and Lucy Muthoni talk to Kim Chimsasa and Chris Seekings about their work at the Actuarial Academy of East Africa, and improving access to the profession on the continent

June 2022

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The extra mile: perceptions of health protection

Richard Purcell considers the role that value-added services are playing in changing customers’ perceptions of protection, and how such services could develop in future

June 2022

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Filling the gap: actuarial resources between nations

Ibrahim Muhanna looks at the state of the actuarial profession around the world, and considers what it might take to narrow the gaps in resources

June 2022

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Storm watch: Can IPCC models be used in cat modelling?

Can IPCC projections be used to adjust catastrophe models for climate change? Nigel Winspear and David Maneval investigate, using US hurricanes as an example

June 2022

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Changing gears: autonomous vehicles and motor insurance

Ben Hoster considers the implications of electric autonomous vehicles for motor insurance, and the role insurers will play in popularising this new mode of transport

June 2022

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The extra mile: perceptions of health protection

Richard Purcell considers the role that value-added services are playing in changing customers’ perceptions of protection, and how such services could develop in future

Wednesday 1st June 2022

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Worldview: Turkey

Özlen Kandemirli reflects on the obstacles and rewards of qualifying as an actuary in Turkey

Wednesday 1st June 2022

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Obstacle course: IFRS 17 implementation challenges for Kenyan insurers

Joan Mungai examines the practical challenges for Kenyan insurers when it comes to IFRS 17 implementation

Wednesday 1st June 2022

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United front: responding to large loss events

Darshan Purmessur shares how public and private sector stakeholders came together following the 2020 Mauritian oil spill, and what it can teach us about responding to large loss events

Wednesday 1st June 2022

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Pensions

UK makes slow progress closing gender pension gap

UK women are still likely to retire with far smaller pension pots than their male counterparts, and this is set to continue for many decades unless urgent action is taken, new research suggests.

Monday 27th June 2022

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TPR launches pensions dashboard deadline campaign

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has today launched a new campaign urging pension trustees to prepare for their dashboard deadlines, with many still not ready for next year's phase-in period.

Wednesday 22nd June 2022

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ABI publishes auto-enrolment 'action plan' for next decade

The UK government should gradually increase minimum pension contribution rates from 8% to 12% over the next 10 years, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has recommended.

Tuesday 21st June 2022

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TPR outlines priorities for next two years

Tackling pension scams, measuring value for money for savers, and helping schemes become 'dashboard ready' are the key priorities for the Pensions Regulator (TPR) over the next two years.

Wednesday 15th June 2022

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Regulation Standards

TPR launches pensions dashboard deadline campaign

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has today launched a new campaign urging pension trustees to prepare for their dashboard deadlines, with many still not ready for next year's phase-in period.

Wednesday 22nd June 2022

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IFRS 17 costs forecast to reach up to $24bn

IFRS 17 forecast to cost insurers up to $24bn

The global insurance industry is forecast to spend up to $24bn (£19.6bn) implementing the new IFRS 17 accounting standard, which is significantly more than was projected a year ago.

Tuesday 21st June 2022

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TPR outlines priorities for next two years

Tackling pension scams, measuring value for money for savers, and helping schemes become 'dashboard ready' are the key priorities for the Pensions Regulator (TPR) over the next two years.

Wednesday 15th June 2022

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Obstacle course: IFRS 17 implementation challenges for Kenyan insurers

Joan Mungai examines the practical challenges for Kenyan insurers when it comes to IFRS 17 implementation

Wednesday 1st June 2022

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Data Science

Talking census: making use of data

With the ONS starting to release the data from the 2021 census, Jeremy Keating considers how those working in insurance can make use of it

Wednesday 1st June 2022

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The social movement

The actuarial profession needs to pay more attention to social risk, says Chris Sutton

Wednesday 4th May 2022

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Model citizens during the pandemic

Chris Martin and Steve Bale discuss how actuaries modelled the impacts of critical care demand and long COVID during the pandemic

Wednesday 6th April 2022

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