Strengthening Partnerships: IAA's Strategic Outreach
Audience: All
The IAA recently concluded a comprehensive series of high-level meetings in Switzerland and Germany with supranational bodies and member associations, marking a significant step forward in expanding the organization's global influence and collaborative reach. Led by Executive Director Mathieu Langelier and International Relations Officer Irfan Yar, this strategic initiative brought forward actuarial expertise with key international organizations to explore innovative partnerships and capacity-building opportunities.
The delegation's journey began in Geneva, where they engaged with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) team, including Miguel Solana, Regional & Technical Lead and Senior Advisor on Insurance and Risk Finance. This meeting laid the groundwork for potential collaboration in insurance and risk finance sectors, positioning actuarial expertise as a valuable resource for advancing critical development priorities worldwide. The discussions highlighted the growing recognition of actuarial science's role in supporting sustainable development goals.
Building on this momentum, the team met with André Picard, Chief Technical Adviser and Head of the Actuarial Services Unit in the International Labour Organization's Social Protection Department. Joined by Immediate Past President Charles Cowling, the group explored joint forums and actuarial capacity building initiatives, emphasizing how strategic actuarial expertise can enhance the ILO's comprehensive social protection framework.
In addition, the team met with the International Social Security Association (ISSA) on August 28th brought together Secretary General Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano with the IAA leadership. This encounter between the world's leading social security organization and the global actuarial profession opened new pathways for leveraging actuarial expertise to strengthen social security systems across the globe, representing a significant opportunity for cross-sector collaboration.
In Geneva, the IAA delegation attended the Annual General Meeting of our valued member association, the Swiss Association of Actuaries. This engagement was an important part of our trip, allowing us to connect directly with members, exchange insights, and strengthen collaboration. We greatly appreciate the warm welcome and the opportunity to learn more about the priorities and contributions of the Swiss actuarial community, as such meetings reinforce the IAA’s commitment to supporting our members globally and fostering dialogue that advances the actuarial profession worldwide.
The European tour continued in Basel, where the team participated in the annual staff meeting with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS). This engagement reinforced existing collaborations and provided an invaluable platform for exchanging perspectives between the actuarial and insurance supervisory communities, strengthening the foundation for ongoing professional cooperation.
In Zurich, the IAA team met with Butch Bacani, Head of Insurance at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The discussion provided valuable insights into UNEP’s priorities and offered an opportunity to exchange perspectives on how the actuarial profession can further contribute to sustainability and risk management.
The team also visited the office of the Geneva Association and met with Darren Pain, Director of Research, and Dennis Noordhoek, Director of Public Policy & Regulation. The discussions focused on industry trends, regulatory developments, and shared priorities, highlighting important opportunities for collaboration and strengthening the actuarial profession’s engagement in global policy dialogue.
After Zurich, the IAA delegation headed to Germany to visit the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and met with colleagues, including Dr. Annette Detken, Head of the Global Shield Solutions Platform. The discussions were highly constructive, covering topics such as capacity building and collaboration with the Access to Insurance Initiative (A2ii), and exploring ways to work together.
The trip concluded in Cologne with a visit to Deutsche Aktuarvereinigung e.V. (DAV), one of our valued member associations. The IAA delegation had constructive discussions with the DAV team, exploring shared priorities, upcoming initiatives, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration. This visit reinforced the importance of close engagement with our member associations and highlighted the many ways we can work together to advance the actuarial profession in Germany and globally.
Through these carefully orchestrated meetings, the IAA continues to position itself as a strategic partner for major international organizations, highlighting the vital role of actuarial expertise in addressing global challenges ranging from social protection to sustainable development and insurance supervision.
Council and Committee Meetings – Marrakesh, Morocco – November 20-24, 2025
Audience: Members of the committees meeting in Marrakesh
The registration for the Council and Committee meetings in Marrakesh is now open. It will close on November 5.
- For logistical reasons and to ensure a smooth registration process, please carefully review the information provided on the event's website.
- Please ensure that your guestroom is booked. The IAA block will be released back to the hotel on October 20. After that date, reservations will be based on availability and rate through the Hotel’s reservation website.
We look forward to seeing you in Marrakesh!
For information, please contact the Meetings Department: meetings@actuaries.org
Executive Committee Report to Council
Audience: Council Delegates
The minutes from the 17 July 2025 Executive Committee meeting are now available online.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the Anne Lamarche, Executive Coordinator.
International Actuaries Day
Audience: All
In case you missed the International Actuaries Day webinar on September 2nd - It is now live on our YouTube channel!
Listen to inspiring insights and discussions from our speakers: Andries Schutte, Minh Phan and Ruoshu Chen, hosted by IAA President, Bozenna Hinton.
Thank you to our 400+ participants from 74 countries who attended today. 🎉 Continue celebrating International Actuaries Day!
Upcoming Events
Audience: All
Webinars
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
Webinar on Pricing Health and Life Insurance Products – A Practical Tool by UNDP GAIN (Part 2)
Tuesday, 23 September 2025 – from 07:00 AM to 08:30 AM EDT
ASTIN Section: Multiple Yield Curve Modeling and Forecasting using Deep Learning
Thursday, 25 September 2025 – from 10:00 to 11:00 EDT
Climate Change: Can Extreme Value Theory predict the “end of times”?
Hosted by the General Insurance Forum
Thursday, 2 October 2025 – from 07:00 to 08:15 EDT
PBSS Section: Exploring the European Union’s AI Act
Tuesday, 7 October 2025 – from 09:00 to 10:00 EDT
Life Section Colloquium
Wednesday, 8 October 2025 – from 09:30 to 15:00 EDT
REMINDER: IAA Final Review Consultation - Proposed Final Draft of ISAP 8
Audience: Presidents and Council Delegates of IAA Full Member Associations
Presidents and Representatives of IAA Associate Member Associations
Representatives of IAA Partners, Observers and Patrons Commenters on Exposure Draft of ISAP 8
Please see the transmittal memorandum from Greg Martin, Chair, Actuarial Standards Committee (ASC) of the IAA, regarding the proposed final International Standard of Actuarial Practice 8 (ISAP 8) on IFRS S2 Climate-Related Disclosures.
We request you to follow the instructions contained in the transmittal memorandum when submitting your feedback.
The deadline to provide feedback is 14 September 2025. Responses should be directed to ISAP8.comments@actuaries.org
International Congress of Actuaries (ICA 2026) – Call for Papers
Audience: All
The deadline to submit an abstract is September 30, 2025 - Correspondents are requested to share the information below with their members or via their LinkedIn channel.
ICA2026 welcomes presentations from a diverse range of delegates, including practitioners, academics, and other professionals from around the world.
Through this Call for Papers, ICA2026 offers you the opportunity to be part of the Congress program and contribute to the advancement of actuarial science across various fields.
The first step is to submit an abstract of your presentation by September 30, 2025. We welcome presentations without a paper. You can submit an abstract even if you do not plan to provide a paper for the Congress. However, please note that only submitted papers will be eligible for awards and we would encourage you to submit a paper.
Submission Form: All submissions must be sent using the online form.
ICA 2026 Bursary Program
Do you think that submitting a paper or participating at the ICA 2026 could be a financial struggle? We would like to help you get to Tokyo and be part of the fun, check if you meet the criteria to apply for a bursary.
The bursary application deadline is 30 September 2025.