Beyond Data 

Big data, complex issues and countless opportunities need smart solutions. 

Hear more from diverse business leaders on how actuaries create competitive advantage.

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Thought Leadership

Where Are Australia's Data Science Leaders

Australian companies need clear technical leadership pathways to harness AI's benefits, says Data Science Actuary Victor Bajanov. Without them, Australia loses talent overseas and lacks boardroom technical depth.

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Public Policy Statement

Australia's Retirement Income System

Australia's retirement income system is sound but has scope for improvement. This Public Policy Statement highlights the Actuaries Institute's positions on pensions, superannuation, and voluntary savings to enhance retiree outcomes.

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Latest insights

Explore insights, stories and technical analysis from actuaries working across a range of industries, government and professional bodies.

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Injury and Disability Schemes Seminar 2025

IDSS 2025 early bird two - ends Thursday!

Join us from 16-18 November to help achieve better individual outcomes in injury and disability. Early bird two rates are now available until 5pm Thursday 16 October 2025 — secure your place today. 

IDSS 2025

Young Actuaries Conference 2025

Early bird registration available now!

Calling all young actuaries navigating the first decade of their careers, this is the conference designed specifically for you. Held in Sydney on Thursday, 4 December along with watch parties in Brisbane and Melbourne plus online. Secure your early bird registration before 6 November.

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Become an actuary

Join the profession that makes a world of difference

We are the professional providers of actuarial qualification programs in Australia. As an actuary, you’ll safeguard communities, drive industries forward and be globally recognised. Help create a world where businesses flourish, society is secure, life is sustainable, and every individual can live fairly.

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Practice areas

Using data for good across established and emerging industries

Across every industry, in public policy and in business, actuaries use data and AI ethically to make good decisions. Actuaries are bound by a rigorous code of standards and a responsibility to manage for the public interest.

Data for good

“I am proud to be an actuary as the profession is centred around using data for good by leveraging datasets, models and problem-solving skills to help organisations manage risk and move forward.”

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Alyssa Dai

Senior Actuarial Consultant, EY Melbourne

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Why do you need an actuary?

Do data better with an actuary

Actuaries help organisations do data better. Drawing on our unique combination of skills — data science and modelling, risk management, and commercial acumen — we provide you with the insights you need to manage financial uncertainty, make informed decisions, and execute them confidently.