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In this article, we outline common themes from recent events across our profession that are relevant to all actuaries, wherever you practice.
Actuaries Institute President David Whittle and CEO Elayne Grace at the 2024 IAA meetings
Over 100 delegates from around the world gathered in Seoul, South Korea for the 2024 IAA Council and Committee meetings.
These meetings were a fantastic opportunity to connect with over 40 actuarial member associations and discuss ongoing projects while networking with the international actuarial profession and financial industry.
Over 36 meetings were held, including dynamic conversations on issues such as AI and the future of the actuary, and climate change.
The Town Hall was particularly insightful, providing updates on:
In a recent survey to actuaries, many supported the need to look at sustainability beyond climate change.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Taskforce was created to address this need, aimed at directly supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and exploring new areas where actuaries can work.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, outlines 17 SDGs as a blueprint for global peace and prosperity.
These goals require collective action to eradicate poverty, improve health and education, reduce inequality, and address climate change. The goals of the Taskforce align with this agenda, emphasising the actuarial profession's role in achieving these goals.
The Taskforce is prioritising three themes from the UN Sustainable Development Goals: disaster risk; access to financial services; and governance.
Actuaries are already seen as leaders in risk and financial security but it's important to showcase our contribution to societal well-being. By engaging with supranational stakeholders such as the UN and preparing the profession for related challenges, the IAA aims to enhance actuaries' competency and profile.
Activities planned by the Taskforce include roundtables, discussion papers and educational initiatives targeting both actuaries and broader audiences, providing plenty of opportunities for CPD.
Find out more the SDGs and how actuaries can help.
The actuarial profession is constantly evolving and it's up to every one of us to keep pace with it. The global community plays a vital role in this continual learning, providing valuable resources and support to actuaries while shaping the profession as a while.
A great opportunity to come together and be part of the global community is to register for the upcoming IAA webinar, Actuarial Intelligence -the AI Enhanced Actuary, which will be held on International Actuaries Day, Monday 2 September.
We invite you to join us at this event to continue to grow and develop as an actuary while contributing to the ongoing success of the profession.