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Actuary Program

Expand your technical skills and learn what it takes to be a professional actuary. Graduating as an Associate (AIAA) means you’ll be a trusted business advisor, familiar with the actuarial control cycle, and an effective communicator.

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Fellowship Program

The Fellow designation (FIAA) is globally recognised. Add depth and specialisation to your training with two Principles subjects, one Applications subject and a further year of practical experience.

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Data Science Applications microcredential

Learn how to use the latest tools and techniques in data science to solve complex and challenging business problems with our online, certification-style course on data science for actuaries.

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Get a deep understanding of the legal, regulatory, and professional frameworks that govern life insurance with our online, certification-style course.

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Stay up-to-date with legal, regulatory and professional insights in insurance and develop technical skills with our online, certification-style course for actuaries interested in general insurance.

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Master the investment management cycle to make informed investment decisions and effectively evaluate performance.

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Ethics and Professionalism APAC Seminar 2026

Join actuaries from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region to discuss wide-ranging thought leadership issues around ethics and professionalism. Early bird registration available until Thursday 18 June.

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Whether you're looking for your next role or searching for top talent, the jobs board connects you with more than 5,000 actuaries across Australia. Posting is currently free.

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Four-time student prize winner Aniket Panesar's study secrets

Aniket Panesar won the Andrew Prescott Prize four times while working full-time. Read his study approach and take the next step in your actuarial journey.

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Actuaries Institute

11 June 2026

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When conflict becomes complexity: Managing geopolitical risk

The 2026 Middle East conflict shows how geopolitical shocks become systemic risks. Here's what insurers and risk professionals need to know about indirect impacts.

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Irene Yiu

9 June 2026

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A profession built by volunteers: Celebrating Our 2026 Volunteer of the Year Award winners 

Meet the 2026 Actuaries Institute Volunteer of the Year Award recipients — nine Members whose contributions are shaping the profession for years to come.

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Actuaries Institute

4 June 2026

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Leadership: The presidential perspective

Six past presidents of the Actuaries Institute share what it really takes to lead a profession — from humility and purpose to influence without authority.

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Martin Mulcare

2 June 2026

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What is third-party risk? CPS 230 explained

APRA's CPS 230 puts third-party risk front of mind for financial institutions. Here's what it means, why it matters and what the HESTA case study reveals.

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Risk Insights Working Group

2 June 2026

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The Asia actuarial job market in 2026: What recruiters are seeing

Phildon Group recruiters Luke Mattingly and Harry Ruan unpack actuarial hiring trends across Asia, from emerging markets to AI skills and career-future-proofing advice.

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Actuaries Institute

31 May 2026

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Actuarial skills in securitisation

In the last edition of this series, discover the roles actuaries can play in securitisation and why their technical and communication skills make them well suited to this growing industry.

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Liam Murphy, George Nassios, Joey Chen, Phillip Everett

28 May 2026

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Maathu Ranjan: Why governance capability is a career advantage

Maathu Ranjan, the Actuaries Institute's incoming 2028 President, shares how pursuing governance education mid-career has sharpened her leadership and opened unexpected professional doors.

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Actuaries Institute

25 May 2026

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An actuary abroad: Why two Sydneysiders said yes to Asia

Dan Wang and Grover Lin share what it's really like to take an Australian actuarial career to Asia — the growth, the challenges and the rewards.

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Robert Xu

19 May 2026

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Don’t forget the lyrics: Can song sentiment predict Eurovision results?

YDAWG applies sentiment analysis and machine learning to Eurovision song lyrics to test whether words alone can predict a winner.

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Lachlan Clark, Ean Chan, Justin McGee Odger

13 May 2026

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Securitisation is born

In Part 2 of this series, learn the core mechanics of securitisation — asset pools, note structures and Special Purpose Vehicles — and how they parallel life insurance concepts familiar to actuaries.

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Liam Murphy, George Nassios, Joey Chen, Phillip Everett

12 May 2026

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Why does the risk equalisation system need reform?

The current risk equalisation scheme is drifting with 56% of hospital claims projected to fall under RE within a decade. Here's the case for reform.

Simon Lim
Simon Lim

11 May 2026

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Why young actuaries are putting their hands up

Four YAP chairs across Australia and Asia share what drives them to volunteer and what early-career actuaries can gain by putting their hand up.

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Kuan Ying Chen, Zack Domrow, Sankarshan Muralitharan, Robert Xu

5 May 2026

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AI in PHI: Beyond efficiency

AI offers real potential for private health insurers but value depends on how goals are set, systems are designed and decisions are made.

Andrew Matthews
Andrew Matthews

29 April 2026

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Introduction to securitisation

Australia's securitisation market is growing fast. The first in a three-part series explores its origins, how it works, and what it means for actuaries looking beyond traditional roles.

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Liam Murphy, George Nassios, Joey Chen, Phillip Everett

27 April 2026

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Life expectancy projections in post-COVID Australia

Are Australian mortality improvements slowing for retirees? Philip Clark revisits his Melville Prize research with updated post-pandemic projections.

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Philip Clark

26 April 2026

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