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What is shaping the life insurance industry today?From mortality and longevity modelling to run-off strategies, financial security and the future of life insurance, the communities’ favorite videos reflect the topics currently driving the sector. In this edition, we bring together the TOP10 most-viewed contributions and revisit Capgemini’s World Life Insurance Report 2026 – turning last year’s out

The insurance sector is entering a period of profound transformation. In its report Reinventing Insurance: An Industry Beyond the Tipping Point, PwC argues that insurers can no longer rely on traditional business models to navigate an increasingly volatile environment. For actuaries, insurance professionals and future industry leaders, the report highlights how technological innovation, changing c

Based on Deloitte’s 2026 Gen Z and Millennial Survey, which gathered insights from 22,595 respondents across 44 countries, a clear message is emerging: younger generations remain ambitious, but they are redefining the conditions under which they are willing to build careers, pursue leadership roles and commit to employers. The report reveals a workforce that is balancing career progression with fi

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work, innovate, and make decisions. From generative AI and automation to advanced analytics, it is reshaping industries, improving productivity, and enabling new ways of solving complex problems.At the same time, there is a need to emphasize the importance of responsible, ethical, and transparent use of AI to ensure these technologies create value

With more than 320 participants from 37 countries, the European Congress of Actuaries 2026 (ECA), held in Paris and hosted by the Actuarial Association of Europe (AAE) together with the Institut des Actuaires and organized by the European Actuarial Academy, once again demonstrated its importance as one of the leading platforms for actuarial exchange in Europe. The theme was “United in Diversity” –

Whether we actively shape it or not, our digital presence has become part of our long-term career profile. In this guest article, Sarah Schadek-Keane goes into detail on some points that she touched on in her talk at the YAI Career Day 2026 on the topic of “Translating your Social Media Network into Connections”.  By Sarah Schadek-Keane, Managing Director - International Actuarial, Underwriting &

For the past two years, the German Actuarial Association (Deutsche Aktuarvereinigung, DAV) has been regularly hosting online information sessions to provide prospective candidates with a comprehensive insight into the qualification programme for becoming a “Aktuar DAV” and to actively support their entry into the profession.The most recent event, held on 21 May 2026, once again attracted strong in

Every year on 5 June, the World Environment Day, an initiative led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), brings global attention to urgent environmental challenges and the need for collective climate action.This year’s campaign, “#NowForClimate,” highlights the critical signals of our changing planet, from rising temperatures and extreme weather to melting glaciers – and emphasizes t

The best health actuaries do more than understand risk. They understand why customers buy, switch, hesitate, lapse or fail to use the cover they already have. An actuary in health who understands the customer has a career advantage. Pricing, reserving and forecasting remain essential, but they become more powerful when combined with a clear view of customer behaviour. Why do people buy health insu

Good actuarial work does not automatically create career visibility. Actuaries should show how their analysis supports better decisions, stronger value and more sustainable insurance to enhance their career. Many actuaries produce valuable work that remains almost invisible. The model is accurate, the analysis is careful, the spreadsheet is robust, but the business impact is not clear enough to ot

Mental health is no longer an ancilliary topic in health insurance. For actuaries, it is becoming an important field where data, benefit design, affordability and social impact meet.  For health actuaries, mental health is becoming one of the clearest examples of how insurance work is changing. It is not only about estimating costs or analysing claims. It is about understanding how people access c

Make the most of your time, with concise actuarial insights.On your commute, while waiting for the laundry to finish, or simply during a 30-minute gap between meetings – there are many small moments in everyday life that often go unused.With our short, practical actuarial videos, you can turn those moments into valuable learning opportunities, compact, focused, and to the point. In just 10 to 30 m

Hosted by the Actuarial Association of Europe and the Institut des actuaires, this prestigious on-site event is expected to bring together more than 350 leading experts and decision-makers from across Europe and beyond. Once again, the ECA 2026 will offer outstanding networking opportunities as well as a plattform for exchange of knowledge within the European actuarial community.The four high-clas

In 2026, actuarial careers in Europe remain full of potential — but the rules of the game are changing. Discover which skills, networks and emerging fields are shaping the next wave of opportunity for actuarial professionals. As of early 2026, career opportunities for European actuaries remain strong, even in a more selective hiring environment. The broader labour market is still resilient: in the

The actuarial job market is shifting fast. New growth hotspots are emerging beyond the usual hubs, opening up fresh international career paths. Find out where momentum is building – and why.  Guest article written by Sarah Schadek-Keane, Managing Director – International Actuarial, Underwriting & Claims, Emerald Group The Shifting  Map of Actuarial OpportunityThe global actuarial job market is und

Theme: Actuarial Intelligence: Where Ethics Meets Expertise  The actuarial profession has always stood at the intersection of rigorous analysis and human purpose. Today, that intersection is more critical than ever. As AI reshapes industries at a breathtaking pace, actuaries face a defining question: how do we harness the power of algorithms while keeping humans at the centre of everything we do? 

The International Actuarial Association is thrilled to announce the launch of Actuaries Going Green, a worldwide platform connecting actuaries and other professionals passionate about sustainability, climate risk, and green initiatives. Spearheaded by the IAA’s Climate & Sustainability Committee and building on the pioneering work of the Actuarial Society of Malaysia’s Climate Risk Working Group,

In the first quarter of the year, many actuarial associations around the world held elections for their professional bodies, committees and boards. Firstly, the International Actuarial Association (IAA) has announced that, at its meeting in Marrakesh, Morocco, the Council of the IAA approved Mike Lombardi (USA) as President and Maximillian Happacher (Germany) as President-Elect. Their terms of off

Every year on April 7, the World Health Day, an initiative led by the World Health Organization, brings global attention to pressing health challenges and the need for collective action.This year’s campaign, “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” highlights the critical role of scientific collaboration and evidence-based solutions in protecting the health of people, animals, plants, and our pl

On Tuesday, actuview and the EAA – European Actuarial Academy welcomed the international actuarial community to CONVENTION A | ASIA, the latest edition of the global online event series under the theme “Connecting Knowledge.” Following the international debut in 2022 as well as the Europe and Africa editions in 2024 and 2025 respectively, this year’s event placed a special spotlight on the Asian c