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1 CPD Point

Under the Spotlight with John Maroney

From Australian Government Actuary to CEO of the Actuaries Institute, and from Basel to Singapore, John Maroney has built one of the profession's most varied careers. Now in his second term on Council, he reflects on what's shaped him — and where actuaries are headed.

Actuaries Institute

15 March 2026

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1 CPD Point

YDAWG go to the movies

Drama has long been the Academy's favourite but 2025 marks a turning point. A data analysis of historical Oscar trends asks: does Sinners have a real shot at Best Picture?

Lachlan Clark, Ean Chan

11 March 2026

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1 CPD Point

Where on Earth am I? A Critical Line Puzzle

Are you a world traveler or just a tourist? A mysterious group has whisked our puzzler around the world. Identify the locations and unmask the kidnappers.

James Lindesay

10 March 2026

A photo of LR: Jason Yu, Adrian Karloic, Kriti Khullar, Julia Lessing, Jenifer Walton, Bianka Grange and YAP NSW Chair
Zack Domrow

1 CPD Point

Beyond the actuarial box: Building an adaptable career

More than 200 young actuaries, four cities, one question: what really shapes a long-term career? Here are the key insights on behavioural skills, feedback, AI and adaptability.

Actuaries Institute

9 March 2026

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1 CPD Point

LLM feature engineering in insurance pricing

Discover how large language models are transforming insurance pricing through feature engineering — and what actuaries need to know about bias, fairness and governance.

Rob Stefanazzi

5 March 2026

2 CPD Points

Under the Spotlight with Council Member Andrew Boal

Andrew Boal brings 40 years of experience in superannuation, retirement income and financial services to his role as a Council Member of the Actuaries Institute. Here, he reflects on leadership, the profession's future, and why customer outcomes always come first.

Actuaries Institute, Andrew Boal

2 March 2026

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1 CPD Point

Upgrading disaster risk models: Beyond logic trees

Logic trees can't capture cascading climate failures. Discover how Bayesian inference and causal hypergraphs are reshaping disaster and climate risk modelling.

Erick R. Velasco-Reyes, Alexander Pui

28 February 2026

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2 CPD Points

Will quantum computing become more important than artificial intelligence?

Quantum computing and AI are converging — and the opportunities for actuaries are significant. Discover where the real advantages lie and why building QC literacy now puts you ahead.

Dr Anthony Lowe, Ean Chan

26 February 2026

2 CPD Points

Stop the calculation: Lessons from our 2026 IWD Panel

Three leaders. One honest conversation. Get a sneak peek at what our IWD panellists — Iris Lun, Lauren Hammacher and Miki Piggott — have to say about the invisible calculations we make, and what it really takes to back yourself.

Actuaries Institute

25 February 2026

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1 CPD Point

Who wants to live forever?

How can actuaries help retirees understand their longevity risk tolerance? Explore a practical questionnaire approach to smarter retirement product design.

Georgina Hemmings

23 February 2026

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2 CPD Points

No, I don’t want to be a leader!

Think leadership training isn't for you? Discover why communication, negotiation and stakeholder skills matter for every actuary — not just those at the top.

Julia Lessing

19 February 2026

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1 CPD Point

Miles of Possibilities: Actuaries taking flight in loyalty programmes

From insurance reserves to frequent flyer miles — actuarial skills are taking flight. Ann Cheung reveals how liability valuation, behavioural modelling and IFRS 15 expertise are powering airline loyalty programmes' billion-dollar valuations.

Actuaries Institute

17 February 2026

1 CPD Point

Quantum global industry challenge

Our Australian Quantum Actuaries team placed runner-up in the World Bank Group's Global Industry Challenge. Here's how quantum computing could transform climate risk insurance for developing countries.

Ramona Meyricke, Dr Anthony Lowe

15 February 2026

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1 CPD Point

Harnessing the Year of the Fire Horse: Your 2026 professional development plan

The Year of the Fire Horse is here. Institute Asia Liaison Kitty Chan shares practical tips for making CPD work for you — from building small habits to getting involved.