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As London Climate Action Week 2026 begins, we explore the important role actuaries can play in understanding climate risk and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Our latest blog post, written by members of the Sustainability Early Careers Board, considers how climate change is challenging traditional actuarial thinking, why new tools and interdisciplinary approaches are needed, and how actuarial expertise can help build resilience and support practical climate action.

Read the blog:

An actuarial perspective on London Climate Action Week 2026 | Institute and Faculty of Actuaries Blog Read the latest insights and reflections by members that are influencing your profession across the world.

Our Live Professional Skills Sessions are filling up fast. June dates are now fully booked, but three new session dates have just been released. Delivered in an interactive and accessible format, these sessions offer practical support for developing your professional skills.

Book your place today: https://actuaries.org.uk/events-calendar/?type=Online%20event&topic=Professional%20skills&page=1

Edition 18 of the IFoA’s 'think' series asks the question: How resilient are the systems that underpin modern life?

‘Hidden corridors: risk, dependency and fragility in the systems that underpin modern life’ explores how disruption can spread across deeply interconnected systems such as food, water, energy, communications and finance.

Authored by Cat Drummond FIA C.Act, Daniel Sacks, and Charl Cronje FIA C.Act of LCP, the paper examines the physical and institutional corridors that support economic activity and social stability, and considers how fragility in these systems can affect outcomes, including inflation and economic growth.

Read the full piece: https://actuaries.org.uk/thought-leadership/thought-leadership-initiatives/think-thought-leadership-series/think-edition-18-hidden-corridors-risk-dependency-and-fragility-in-the-systems-that-underpin-modern-life/

Karen Dayal’s career reflects the range of paths open to actuaries, and the impact actuarial thinking can have far beyond traditional roles.

In this interview with The Actuary, Aviva’s chief underwriting officer for commercial lines shares her career journey, her approach to leadership, and why actuaries can bring real value in the boardroom.

She also offers thoughtful reflections on stepping outside your comfort zone, building strong technical foundations, and adapting to a future in which AI will play an increasingly important role.

Read the interview: https://www.theactuary.com/2026/05/11/leaning-leadership-actuarial-skills-boardroom

What should come first in pensions policy: adequacy, affordability, risk or choice?

In his latest piece for Pensions Expert, IFoA President Paul Sweeting FIA C.Act examines the trade-offs facing the Pensions Commission as it considers the future of the UK pensions system.

In the article, Paul explores how decisions on risk, choice and contribution levels can shape long-term outcomes for savers, and why pension adequacy must remain central to the debate.

Read the article:

IFoA: Trade-offs, risks, and choices for the Pensions Commission Paul Sweeting, president of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, responds to the Pensions Commission's interim report and highlights crucial areas for the commissioners to consider.

The strength of our profession comes from the breadth of experience, perspectives and insight our volunteers bring, so if you have been inspired by this week’s stories, now is an excellent time to get involved.

As Volunteers’ Week draws to a close, we are also looking ahead to the future of volunteering at the IFoA.

There is a range of places where you can volunteer, from committees and boards to working parties and more, and you can find out more from our current volunteer vacancy list using the link below.

Whatever stage your career is at and wherever your interests lie, volunteering is a meaningful way to contribute to the profession and help shape its future.

Explore current opportunities and apply:

Volunteer vacancies | Institute and Faculty of Actuaries We would love you to get involved and help shape your profession

As part of Volunteers’ Week, we are celebrating the impact volunteering has on the actuarial profession and the members who step forward to get involved.

Jyotsna Kaushik talks about the power of volunteering and how it has shaped her professional journey, strengthening her identity as an actuary and expanding her network, developing her leadership and communication skills, and enabling her to support others across the profession.

Volunteering helps advance actuarial science, supports the next generation and creates meaningful connections across practice areas, career stages and backgrounds. It is a powerful way to give back while continuing to grow, and we are immensely grateful to all who do so.

Read Jyotsna’s reflections:

The power of volunteering | Institute and Faculty of Actuaries Blog Read the latest insights and reflections by members that are influencing your profession across the world.

Voting has opened in the 2026 IFoA Council elections.

It is a timely reminder of the many ways members contribute to the future of the IFoA and the profession. Council plays a vital role in representing members, setting long-term direction and ensuring the IFoA continues to reflect what members want and need as the profession evolves.

We encourage all eligible members to take part and have their say in the future of the profession.

Find out more and cast your vote from 4 June: https://actuaries.org.uk/IFoA-council-elections/

This Volunteers’ Week, we are celebrating the extraordinary contributions IFoA volunteers make for our members, our profession and the wider actuarial community.

With thousands of members around the world, our volunteer community reflects the breadth, depth and global reach of the actuarial profession. Volunteers at every career stage, from student members to experienced practitioners, give their time, insight and expertise to support the IFoA and help to shape the future of the profession.

Their contributions strengthen our work in countless ways, supporting members and advancing actuarial thinking to help build a profession that is collaborative, forward-looking and internationally connected. We are proud of their efforts and deeply grateful for everything they do.
Earlier this year, we marked our appreciation at our inaugural Volunteer Recognition Awards, a celebration of the many different ways volunteers make an impact across the IFoA.

Find out more about the awards, the winners and highly commended, and their contributions: https://actuaries.org.uk/learn/volunteering-for-the-ifoa/ifoa-volunteer-recognition-awards/

The Brian Hey Prize is an opportunity to gain recognition, advance your work and contribute to the actuarial profession and community.

Our latest blog explores the legacy of the prize, features last year’s winners and highly commended entrants, and invites submissions for the 2026 award.

Winners receive £500, publication in the British Actuarial Journal, and the opportunity to present their work at a sessional meeting. Submissions are open until 31 August 2026, and full details, including guidance and resources to support your submission, are available on the Brian Hey Prize webpage.

Read the blog to find out more:

Brian Hey Prize 2026: building on a legacy of innovation | Institute and Faculty of Actuaries Blog Read the latest insights and reflections by members that are influencing your profession across the world.