International Actuaries Day
Audience: All
This year’s theme: Step into Tomorrow: How Actuaries Shape the Future
Climate risk | Autonomous vehicles | Artificial intelligence

Explore the cutting edge of actuarial science with IAA President, Bozenna Hinton and her guests at our free webinar celebrating International Actuaries Day.
Featuring top experts driving innovation across emerging technologies and global risk landscapes, this event reveals how actuarial insights are transforming the world.
IAA Risk Book Chapter Update – Asset Liability Management (ALM)
Audience: All
We are pleased to announce the release of the updated Risk Book chapter on Asset Liability Management (July 2025), authored by Charles Gilbert.
The IAA Risk Book chapters offering high-quality reference materials to help readers understand how actuaries contribute to the assessment and management of risks and uncertain future outcomes—not only in financial services but across sectors.
The Risk Book is designed to be accessible to a wide range of readers, including decision-makers who may not be actuarial experts, providing descriptive insights into actuarial concepts and their applications.

The Young Actuaries World Cup 2026 Competition Has Begun!
Audience: All
Submissions for the #YAWC2026 are now closed as of July 31st, and the real excitement starts here.
Meet the Innovators
Talented young actuaries from around the world have submitted their groundbreaking ideas, and now these rising stars will compete for the chance to showcase their work on the global stage. Each contestant brings fresh perspectives and innovative solutions that could shape the future of actuarial science.
The judging process is underway. Soon, we'll discover which brilliant minds will represent the future of actuarial science in Tokyo.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Member Associations. This competition's success is your success too.
To every member association that supported us: thank you for being such vital partners in this journey. Together, we're shaping the future of actuarial science, one brilliant idea at a time.
Stay tuned to see who will make it to the final four.
Executive Committee Report to Council
Audience: Council Delegates
The minutes from the May 2025 Executive Committee meetings in São Paulo, Brazil are now available online.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the Anne Lamarche, Executive Coordinator.
Upcoming Events
Audience: All
Life Section Colloquium
Wednesday, 8 October 2025 – from 09:30 to 15:00 EDT

Webinars
AFIR-ERM & ASTIN: ESG Risk – Learnings from the Banks
Wednesday, 27 August 2025 – from 09:00 to 10:30 EDT
An Actuarial Practice Guide to The Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP), hosted by the Banking Virtual Forum
Thursday, 18 September 2025 – from 07:00 to 08:15 EDT
Model Risk Management and Ethical AI Adoption, hosted by the IAA’s Data Analytics Virtual Forum
Thursday, 28 August 2025 – from 07:00 to 08:00 EDT
ASTIN: Multiple Yield Curve Modeling and Forecasting using Deep Learning
Thursday, 25 September 2025 – from 10:00 to 11:00 EDT
Joint Webinar by IAA – GAIN on Precision for Protection? Actuary’s Edge in Microinsurance Pricing
Wednesday, 10 September – from 07:00 to 08:30 EDT
Call for Applications: IAA AFIR-ERM Section Research Grants
Audience: All
The AFIR-ERM Section of the International Actuarial Association is committed to generating value for its members and other professionals working in the financial risk, investment, and ERM industries by promoting meaningful, high-quality research in these fields.
The AFIR-ERM Section is pleased to announce a research grant ranging from CAD $20,000–30,000 to fund new original research leading to a research paper on developments and innovations in these fields. The maximal duration of the project is 24 months.
Deadline for proposal submissions: December 1, 2025
Acceptance of proposals: By February 1, 2026
Additional details, including guidelines for the submission, are available here.
Submissions should be sent via e-mail to AFIR.Research@actuaries.org
