Actuaries Institute

Actuaries Institute As the sole professional body for actuaries in Australia, we represent the interests of our members to Government, the business community and public.

As the sole professional body for actuaries in Australia, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of its members to Government, the business community and the general public. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning and provide expert comment on a broad range of business-related problems. This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment

on a range of business-related problems including enterprise risk management, finance and investment, prudential regulation, retirement income policy, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.

🎉 Happy International Actuaries Day 🎉 This year, we’re celebrating the many different paths an actuarial career can take...
02/09/2026

🎉 Happy International Actuaries Day 🎉 This year, we’re celebrating the many different paths an actuarial career can take.

What does an actuarial career look like? There’s no single answer. The skills actuaries develop — analytical thinking, problem-solving, risk management and the ability to make sense of uncertainty — are valuable across industries, roles and challenges.

The latest 'I Am an Actuary' features six members whose careers span econometric modelling, Appointed Actuary reserving, defined benefit funds, climate risk and more 👉 Different journeys. One qualification.

So today, take a moment to celebrate your journey, the work you do, and the contribution you make as an actuary 💙

Read the full article - https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01lchJ0

Last night, about 100 professionals including regulators joined us for the launch of AI Risk Management in the Financial...
01/09/2026

Last night, about 100 professionals including regulators joined us for the launch of AI Risk Management in the Financial Services Sector — a new practical guidance resource developed jointly by the Actuaries Institute and UTS Human Technology Institute.

👉 Available now at https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01l20p0

The paper responds to a critical gap facing financial services: while organisations are rapidly adopting AI, governance and risk management frameworks are not always keeping pace.

As co-lead author Victor Bajanov put it, “Organisations that choose to do nothing in this space will be exposed to new risks they are not equipped to deal with.”

For boards and executives, the stake is immediate: AI presents a genuine opportunity to transform financial services — but only if the risks it introduces are actively managed.

For actuaries, there is an equally important opportunity: to help shape how AI is used, governed and embedded across financial services.

The message from last night was clear: actuaries are well placed to be part of that change.

Thank you to our panellists for contributing to such an important discussion 👏

🔹 Therese McCarthy Hockey | Deputy Chair, APRA
🔹 Victor Bajanov | Independent AI Consultant
🔹 Adam Bennett | Chief Information Officer, Suncorp
🔹 Annette King | Non-Executive Director, TAL, HCF, AFG and U Ethical Investors
🔹 Prof Nick Davis | Co-Director, UTS Human Technology Institute
🔹 Elayne Grace | Chief Executive Officer, Actuaries Institute

We want to thank Chris Dolman FIAA, Clare Brennan, Jack Goldsmith, Jonathan Shen FIAA, Llewellyn Spink, Michael Storozhev FIAA, Veve Fry for their assistance in producing this framework, and many other reviewers involved in the process.

We extend our thanks to industry experts for their assistance in the early-stage workshop, including Andrew Beevors, Chris Scheuber, Jade Haar, Jared Spowart, Minh Phan, Nagender Chetti, Nick Barnett, Phoebe Twiggs and Tony Dang.

Last week, we wrapped up our Presidential Asia Tour, with President Scott Reeves and CEO Elayne Grace connecting with me...
25/08/2026

Last week, we wrapped up our Presidential Asia Tour, with President Scott Reeves and CEO Elayne Grace connecting with members, regulators and industry partners across Hong Kong and Singapore, as well as actuarial colleagues from across the region at the Asian Actuarial Conference.

The week brought valuable conversations on some of the biggest issues shaping our profession ▶️ AI, climate risk, insurance affordability and social purpose.

Scott represented the Institute on the international stage, joining fellow actuarial leaders for the Presidential Panel, Redefining the Future Actuary. Together, Scott and Elayne also presented on climate risk and insurance affordability, sharing insights from the work of our members and volunteers with an APAC audience.

A special thank you to our members, regional partners, Louis Lee, David Knox and Nick Callil for making the tour such a success — and to everyone who took the time to connect with us 👏

Last week, we wrapped up our Presidential Asia Tour, with President Scott Reeves and CEO Elayne Grace connecting with me...
25/08/2026

Last week, we wrapped up our Presidential Asia Tour, with President Scott Reeves and CEO Elayne Grace connecting with members, regulators and industry partners across Hong Kong and Singapore, as well as actuarial colleagues from across the region at the Asian Actuarial Conference.

The week brought valuable conversations on some of the biggest issues shaping our profession ▶️ AI, climate risk, insurance affordability and social purpose.

Scott represented the Institute on the international stage, joining fellow actuarial leaders for the Presidential Panel, Redefining the Future Actuary. Together, Scott and Elayne also presented on climate risk and insurance affordability, sharing insights from the work of our members and volunteers with an APAC audience.

A special thank you to our members, regional partners, Louis Lee, David Knox and Nick Callil for making the tour such a success — and to everyone who took the time to connect with us 🤝

Last week, the General Insurance Practice Committee hosted the GI Exchange, bringing together actuaries in Sydney and on...
12/08/2026

Last week, the General Insurance Practice Committee hosted the GI Exchange, bringing together actuaries in Sydney and online for a panel discussion on AI and Automation 💬

Panellists Dylan Neenan from Finity, Jenifer Walton from the Institute and Andrew Thomson from QBE Insurance explored the current state of AI, the pace of change over the past five years, its implications for actuaries now and in the future and the associated risks and governance considerations.

The panel emphasised the enduring value of the actuarial skillset while acknowledging that this skillset may lead to work in different areas as the profession evolves.

🔹 Their advice on thriving in an AI-enabled workplace centred on two key themes: communication and adaptability.

Thank you to all the panellists, Joshua Martin and everyone who contributed to this meaningful conversation.

As part of the upcoming Presidential Asia Tour, our President Scott Reeves and CEO Elayne Grace will take the stage at t...
07/08/2026

As part of the upcoming Presidential Asia Tour, our President Scott Reeves and CEO Elayne Grace will take the stage at the Asian Actuarial Conference 2026 in Singapore 🇸🇬

At the conference,

🔹 Scott will join leaders from global actuarial associations on the Presidential Plenary Panel, tackling the question at the heart of our profession: how do we redefine the future actuary in a world of accelerating change?

🔹 Scott and Elayne will lead a session on climate risk and insurance affordability, drawing on the Institute's research to explore one of the defining financial challenges of a warming world, with Australia's experience offering insights directly relevant to APAC markets.

You will also get the opportunity to meet with Scott, Elayne and our Asia Community Lead Kitty Chan at the Presidential Networking Sessions 👇

📍 Hong Kong | 17 August - https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01fBF_0
📍 Singapore | 19 August - https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01fBKH0

Spaces are limited. Register today.

Last week, we brought the Women Actuaries Connect+ community together for another evening of connection and conversation...
04/08/2026

Last week, we brought the Women Actuaries Connect+ community together for another evening of connection and conversation 🤝

With women making up over a third of our membership — nearly 50% under the age of 35 — creating opportunities to learn from each other and build relationships is one way we can help nurture the next generation of leaders.

And that’s what Women Actuaries Connect+ is all about.

Thank you to our host Simone Collins, Chief Actuary at Picnic Labs and everyone who came along. See you in the next one 👉 https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01b8Lx0

On Tuesday, we teamed up with Quantum Australia to help our profession better understand Quantum Computing. Here are the...
31/07/2026

On Tuesday, we teamed up with Quantum Australia to help our profession better understand Quantum Computing. Here are the 5 key takeaways:

🔹 Cyber risk comes first. “Harvest now, decrypt later" attacks mean sensitive data is at risk today for when current cryptographic protections can be cracked. We need to start transition planning now.

🔹 Readiness also means knowing which problems are quantum candidates for when quantum computers become accessible.

🔹 Opportunity spans the field. Insurance, super, investment portfolio management, health & longevity, climate risk and infrastructure modelling are some examples that stand to benefit.

🔹 While commercial scale quantum computers are not yet available, the components, including qubits, error correction and intersection with AI, are advancing quickly.

🔹 The next steps for actuaries: help your organisation protect for the cyber risks and understand the potential opportunity by identifying one or two use cases it would benefit from.

Thanks to our great speakers: Rishi Krish from Quantum Australia, Dr Maja Cassidy from UNSW, Ken Hermann from Fujitsu, Andreas Baumhof from QuintessenceLabs, Dr Anthony Lowe from the Institute and Sponsor of the Institute’s Quantum Computing Working Group, and Mark Griffiths Chair of the Working Group.

If you missed this Insight Session, watch the recording on demand and access the presentation here 👉 https://ap1.hubs.ly/H018PzW0

Stay tuned for more from the Institute’s Quantum Computing Working Group.

Last week, our Career Series continued with another insightful session 'Executive Presence' and the conversation challen...
28/07/2026

Last week, our Career Series continued with another insightful session 'Executive Presence' and the conversation challenged some common assumptions 🤔

Executive presence isn't about having all the answers, commanding every room, or being the most confident person at the table. It's about turning expertise into influence.

Our speakers shared practical lessons from their own careers:

✅ Confidence comes from preparation. Know your subject, understand your audience, and anticipate the questions that matter.

✅ Connection is often more important than having the perfect answer. Strong relationships create the foundation for influence.

✅ Your technical skills may open doors, but people experience you, not your model, spreadsheet or presentation.

✅ In a digital world, your voice has value. Whether in the boardroom or on LinkedIn, authentic communication builds relationships and opportunities over time.

Thank you to our speakers Andrew Boal, Andrew Matthews and Justin McGee Odger and our Chair Shea McNaughton for a great evening. Our Career Series assists early-career actuaries to strengthen key professional competencies and actively shape their career direction. Learn more 👉 https://ap1.hubs.ly/H0182B-0

🌏 Such inspiring stories came from our recent panel ‘Actuaries Without Borders’, where four Australian actuaries shared ...
21/07/2026

🌏 Such inspiring stories came from our recent panel ‘Actuaries Without Borders’, where four Australian actuaries shared their journeys building careers across the globe.

From navigating new cultures and communication styles, to unlocking career opportunities that simply wouldn't have existed at home — this honest conversation was a reminder that the actuarial skillset travels further than most of us realise.

Thank you to Min Hung Cheng, Andrew Samaratunge, Robert Xu and Sunnie Zhu for sharing your experience.

If you're considering an international chapter in your career, find support and stay connected with your peers through our Career Series 👉 https://ap1.hubs.ly/H016DGD0

📌 Join our next Career Series event - https://ap1.hubs.ly/H016F510

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