IAA News Brief - April 01, 2026

CONTENTS:

·                    7th African Actuarial Congress – Cotonou, Benin

• Actuaries Going Green – Join the Global Initiative on Climate and Sustainability
• ICA 2026 – Super Early Bird Deadline & Plenary Session Details
• JoCo 2027 – Call for Abstracts Now Open
• Upcoming Webinars 

7th African Actuarial Congress – Cotonou, Benin 

Audience: All 

From March 22 to 24, the 7th African Actuarial Congress brought together actuarial professionals from across the continent for two days of insightful discussions and meaningful exchanges. 

This landmark event highlighted key topics shaping the future of the profession in Africa, including Insurtech and innovation, climate risk, and inclusive insurance and financial inclusion strategies. 

The congress opened with welcome remarks from IAA President Mike Lombardi and APSA President Landry Degla, setting the tone for impactful conversations and collaboration. 

Throughout the event, one message stood out clearly: The future of insurance in Africa will be driven by stronger collaboration between regulators, actuaries, and industry leaders, supported by robust risk management and forward-looking supervision. 

Strong ideas, committed experts, and an incredible collective energy to advance the actuarial profession across Africa. 

Looking ahead, the International Congress of Actuaries 2029 ICA 2029 will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, continuing this momentum.   

Actuaries Going Green – Join the Global Initiative on Climate and Sustainability 

Audience: All 

We are 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 International Actuarial Association’s Climate & Sustainability Committee and building on the pioneering work of the Actuarial Society of Malaysia’s Climate Risk Working Group, the initiative now has formal IAA stewardship, marking an important step in expanding its global reach and impact.

Actuaries bring a distinctive perspective to sustainability discussions through rigorous risk assessment, long-term impact evaluation, and informed decision-making. This platform provides a collaborative space for members to exchange ideas, share insights, and contribute to meaningful solutions addressing climate change.

Whether you are already active in sustainability or simply curious to learn more, we invite you to:

·        Join the group 

·        Share your initiatives 

·        Engage with peers worldwide 

Together, we can strengthen the actuarial profession’s contribution to a sustainable future.

Join us today: Actuaries Going Green | Groupes | LinkedIn 

ICA 2026 – Super Early Bird Deadline & Plenary Session Details  

Audience: All

Correspondents are requested to share the information below with their members or via their LinkedIn channel

Super Early Bird Deadline

·        Register by April 15th to receive a Super Early Bird discount (22%), or by July 15th for an Early Bird discount (11%).

·        Join ICA2026 to learn about cutting-edge topics with actuaries from around the world. We’ll also host a Japan-inspired gala dinner and offer 12 technical tours.

·        Please register through our official website. 

Plenary Session Overview 
From November 9 to 12, the plenary sessions will feature a total of 12 sessions with 42 scheduled speakers. The plenary session offers a valuable opportunity to hear from experts at the forefront of actuarial science—from natural disasters to digital technology innovations—that are of interest to both academics and practitioners.

·        Keynote Speakers: Dorothy L. Andrews, Ph.D. and Soichi Noguchi, Ph.D.

·        Keynote Sessions: AI-Empowered Actuary: Shaping Social Impact, Inspiring Trust

·        Machine Learning Applications in Actuarial Work: Regulatory and Practical Perspectives

·        The IAA AI Task Force: Helping Actuaries Engage with and Advance AI

·        Challenge to Climate Change

·        Challenge to Disaster Prevention

·        Current Status and Challenges of Japan's Public Health Insurance in a Super-Aged Society: Experiences of the Land of the Rising Sun Facing the World's Fastest Ageing Population

·        Universal Health Care and Managed Competition

·        Securing income for old age in super-aged societies

·        Four Years after IFRS 17 Implementation: What Has Changed? What Lies Ahead?

·        ICS and Beyond ICS of Prudential Regulation

·        How can we collaborate to develop the actuarial capacities in emerging markets?

·        Leadership in an Age of Disruption: Embracing Change, Inspiring Growth

Upcoming Webinars

Audience: Sections & Public  

Liquidity Risk in Insurance-Perspectives from Life and P&C Actuaries 

Date: April 02 |Time: 7:00 EDT //13:00 PM CEST   
Information & Registration 

Data and AI Regulations Around the World

Date: April 15 | Time: 7:00 AM EDT // 1:00 PM CEST    
Information & Registration  

ASTIN: Assessing Driving Risk Through Unsupervised Detection of Anomalies in Telematics Time Series Data 

Date: April 22 |Time: 10:00 AM EDT//4:00 PM CEST 
Information & Registration 
 

IAALS: Linking Socioeconomic Characteristics to Policyholders’ Longevity and Liability Values in Weighted Mortality Models 

Date: April 28 |Time: 08:00 AM EDT//2:00 PM CEST 
Information & Registration