D&I Celebration Events

🌸Celebrating Women in Actuarial Science – Asia Edition

🔸 Meet Kaori Maruyama from Japan in our International Women’s Day series, in conversation with Dr. See Ju Chua!

🔹 Kaori shares her journey into actuarial work and offers a heartfelt message to young women starting their careers:
“You are not alone. I truly support and encourage you as you start this journey,” Kaori said.

🔸 Her story is a powerful reminder that behind every calculation and model, actuaries are making a real difference in people’s lives.

🌸Celebrating Women in Actuarial Science – Europe Edition

🔸 In our 2nd episode, Kirsten Sasady sits down with Claude-Florence Chassain to explore her journey into actuarial work and her leadership of the Actu’elles network.

🔹 Claude-Florence shares why she chose the actuarial profession and how Actu’elles empowers and supports women in the field.

💡 Insightful, inspiring, and a must-watch for all aspiring actuaries!

🌸 Celebrating Women in Actuarial Science – Oceania Edition

🔸 In this new episode, Kitty Chan interviews Andrea Gluyas, the first woman President of the New Zealand Society of Actuaries, about her journey in actuarial science and her perspective on the profession.

🔹 Andrea shares the most unexpected question she has received about her role and highlights the key qualities she believes define a successful actuary.

💡 Insightful, motivating, and full of valuable takeaways for aspiring actuaries.

🌸 Celebrating Women in Actuarial Science – Latin America Edition

🔸 In this episode of our International Women’s Day series, Melanie Merino interviews Maria Alexandra Sanchez Fuentes, an experienced actuary and dedicated volunteer with the Colombian Association of Actuaries.

🔹 With more than two decades of experience in the insurance industry, Maria Alexandra shares what makes the actuarial profession so meaningful.

📺 Watch the full conversation and discover how women across the world are shaping the future of actuarial science.

🌸 Celebrating Women in Actuarial Science – CANA-US Edition

In this interview, Anayelli Montagner Miranda speaks with Sandy Lowe, FCAS, Director at Liberty Mutual Insurance and board member of the Casualty Actuarial Society.

🔸 What does it mean to be a woman actuary today?
Sandy reflects on the legacy of the women who paved the way in the profession and the responsibility to continue opening doors for the next generation of actuaries.

🔹 She also shares her perspective on one of the profession’s key challenges: embracing AI thoughtfully while maintaining the critical thinking and professional judgment that define actuarial work.

💡 A conversation about leadership, progress, and the evolving future of the actuarial profession.

🌸 Celebrating Women in Actuarial Science – Africa Edition

✨ Final video of the series

In this interview, Yeside Kazeem speaks with Yvonne Palm, Chief Risk Officer at La Société africaine de réassurance (Africa Re).

🔸 Yvonne shares how her journey into the actuarial profession began—sparked by a teacher’s encouragement in Botswana and a determination to pursue a path that challenged expectations.

🔹 She also reflects on the unique challenges she has faced throughout her international career, navigating different professional environments while building strong networks and allies along the way.

💡 A powerful conversation about resilience, representation, and the evolving role of actuaries across Africa and beyond.

📢 Reminder: Registration is open for the 7th African Actuarial Congress in Cotonou, Benin. https://7aac.apsa.bj/register

IAA President in conversation with Aiza Benyamin, Kartina Tahir Thomson, Marjorie Ngwenya, and Tonia Manning about strategies, resources, and activities that positively impact women's advancement and to support and elevate their implementation. 

Because we can all inspire inclusion, we asked men and women how do they inspire inclusion to celebrate IWD. Here is what they had to say:

Message from IAA President, Micheline Dionne

The IAA recognizes that International Women's Day is about both celebrating the achievements of women around the world and highlighting the need to inspire and uplift women while recognizing the plight of many women struggling to deal with historic prejudices and socio-economic hardship.

As a profession, actuaries have much to contribute to addressing gender bias and promoting access to social protection. We also seek ongoing gender transformation of our profession by promoting actuarial science as a career path for women as well as for women to build careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

So let's heed the call to #BreakTheBias.

Celebrate women's achievements. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.

Inspiration. We asked a group of young female actuaries about a female person that inspires them. Here is what they have to share:

Advice. We reached out to female leaders of the IAA asking for an advice they would give to their younger self. Here is what they have to say: