IAA News Brief - August 05, 2026

CONTENTS:

• Join the IAA International Actuaries Day Webinar: Learning Across Borders – Global Perspectives on the Actuarial Profession 
• JoCo 2027 Call for Abstracts – Luxembourg
• IAA Responses to Supranational Consultations  
• Webinar Recording Available: Where Actuaries Go Wrong
• Upcoming Webinars   

  Join the IAA International Actuaries Day Webinar: Learning Across Borders – Global Perspectives on the Actuarial Profession

Audience: All

To celebrate International Actuaries Day on September 2, 2026, the IAA is hosting a global webinar bringing together actuarial leaders from different regions to share perspectives on the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping the profession worldwide. 

Under the theme “Learning Across Borders: Global Perspectives on the Actuarial Profession,” the discussion will explore how the actuarial profession is evolving across different markets, what insights can be shared internationally, and how collaboration through the IAA can continue to support the global actuarial community. 

The webinar will feature speakers from Canada, France, Kenya, and Hong Kong, with Mike Lombardi, IAA President, serving as moderator. 

Join us for this engaging discussion and connect with actuaries from around the world. 

Date: September 2, 2026 
Time: 8:00–9:00 AM (EDT) 

Register for the IAA International Actuaries Day Webinar  

JoCo 2027 Call for Abstracts – Luxembourg

Audience: All

This is a reminder that the Call for Abstracts for the Joint Colloquium of the IAA Sections, taking place in Luxembourg from 19 to 21 May 2027, is currently open. 

Under the theme “Actuarial Intelligence: Where Ethics Meets Expertise”, professionals and researchers are invited to submit abstracts by 6 November 2026. 
 
Access submission details here

IAA Responses to Supranational Consultations 

Audience:  All Full Member Associations (Council Delegates and Correspondents)  

Public Consultation on the IAIS draft Issues Paper on customers receiving value from insurance products

The IAA submitted its response to the public consultation by the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) on the draft Issues Paper on Customers Receiving Value from Insurance Products. The IAA’s response is linked here. 

We extend our sincere thanks to Nick Dexter (Chair), the Vice-Chairs, and the members of the Insurance Regulation Committee for their valuable contributions in developing the IAA’s response. 

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