IAA Representatives Engage with Organisations in Belgium and Switzerland
Audience: All
IAA Representation at PROGRES 2026
The IAA was represented at PROGRES 2026 in Brussels by Mathieu Langelier, IAA Executive Director, and Irfan Yar, IAA International Relations Officer. During the event, they met with Jad Ariss, Managing Director of The Geneva Association, and Dennis Noordhoek, Director of External Stakeholder Engagement at The Geneva Association. The event provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives and strengthen collaboration across the actuarial, insurance and regulatory communities
IAA–IAIS Annual Staff Meeting – Basel
On 7 September 2026, IAA staff travelled to Basel for the annual IAA–IAIS staff meeting, providing an opportunity to meet with colleagues from the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) and exchange on areas of mutual interest.
ISSA–ILO–IAA Social Security Forum – Geneva
On 8 September 2026 in Geneva, the IAA, International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Social Security Association (ISSA) held a hybrid trilateral Social Security Forum. Discussions focused on strengthening actuarial capacity and technical cooperation, supporting the long-term sustainability and resilience of social security systems, and identifying priorities for continued collaboration.
IAA–IAIS High-Level Annual Meeting – Virtual
On 9 September 2026, IAA leadership and the IAIS held their annual high-level virtual meeting. The meeting included updates on the IAA work programme and discussions on key issues affecting the insurance and actuarial landscape, including natural catastrophe protection gaps and climate risks, as well as artificial intelligence, digital innovation and cyber resilience.
IAA at the 117th Annual General Meeting of the Swiss Association of Actuaries
The IAA was represented at the 117th Annual General Meeting of the Swiss Association of Actuaries by Mathieu Langelier, Irfan Yar and Maximilian Happacher, IAA President-Elect. The event provided an opportunity for IAA representatives to meet with colleagues from the Swiss actuarial community.
IAA Publishes New Actuarial Note on IFRS S2 Climate-Related Disclosures
Audience: All
The IAA has published International Actuarial Note 200 (IAN 200) on the Application of IFRS S2 Climate-Related Disclosures.
Developed by the IAA’s Climate and Sustainability Committee, IAN 200 provides practical guidance and examples to assist actuaries working with climate-related disclosures under IFRS S1 and IFRS S2.
Read the news release and learn more about IAN 200.
The Climate and Sustainability Committee will also host a webinar on 13 October 2026 to present the new resource.
D&I Workshop: Shaping the Future of the Actuarial Profession Together
Audience: All
The IAA Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Task Force will host the “D&I Workshop: Shaping the Future of the Actuarial Profession Together” on Sunday, 8 November 2026, as part of the ICA2026 programme in Tokyo.
The workshop is open to everyone and free of charge, reflecting the IAA’s commitment to inclusive and accessible participation.
The programme will include a panel discussion with representatives from IAA member associations, with discussions also addressing artificial intelligence and bias, ethical technology development, and the governance of actuarial models.
Following the panel, participants will take part in a World Café, working in rotating small groups to identify key challenges and exchange perspectives. The workshop will conclude with a collaborative hackathon, where participants will work together to develop practical solutions to the challenges identified.
ICA2026 participants can register through “My Page” on the ICA2026 registration website by completing the “Survey on Special Program Participation.” Those not attending ICA2026 can register here.
For further information and the latest updates, please visit the ICA2026 website.
6th International Francophone Actuarial Colloquium
Audience: All
The Institut des actuaires, in collaboration with the International Actuarial Association (IAA) and several national actuarial associations, will host the 6th International Francophone Actuarial Colloquium from 14 to 18 September 2026.
Held online and free of charge, the colloquium will feature five webinars, from 18:00 to 19:30 (UTC+2), covering a range of topics relevant to the actuarial profession.
The programme includes:
- Monday, 14 September — Environmental Risks and Insurance: Pollution, Liability and New Challenges
- Tuesday, 15 September — The Actuary Beyond Insurance: What Roles in Banking and the Economy?
- Wednesday, 16 September — At the Frontiers of Insurability: Climate, Health and Concentration Risks
- Thursday, 17 September — Morbidity and Longevity: The Actuary Facing Biometric Risks
- Friday, 18 September — Artificial Intelligence and New Actuarial Practices
For more details about the colloquium and the programme, visit the webpage. To register for the webinars, register here.
Executive Committee Report to Council
Audience: Council Delegates
The minutes from the 16 July 2026 meeting are now available online.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact Anne Lamarche, Executive Coordinator
Upcoming Webinars
ASTIN SECTION
The Benktander Golden Stairs and Other Parameter-Free Credibility Methods in Loss Reserving
22 September 2026 | Time: 2:00–3:00 PM EDT
Asset-Intensive Reinsurance: Evolving Perspectives in Life Insurance Risk Management
06 October 2026 | Time: 7:00–8:00 AM EDT
IACA SECTION
AI — Opportunities & Challenges for Smaller Actuarial Consultancies: A Global Scan
A panel discussion
14 October 2026 | Time: 9:00–10:00 AM EDT
IACA SECTION
Behavioral Communication in Pensions
28 October 2026 | Time: 9:00–10:00 AM EDT
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