Current Topics Paper (Dec 2024)

The Society's Recent Qualifiers Committee invites you to explore the latest Current Topics paper at our upcoming event. Produced by recently qualified actuaries with oversight from seasoned professionals, this paper reviews significant news and advancements for actuaries since the previous paper in 2022, offering insights and updates that span all practice areas. The paper covers key areas such as:

1. Life & Healthcare Insurance – Topics include the Solvency II reform, review of Covid experience and impacts on assumption setting, rising health claim costs and premiums, and developments with Sláintecare.
2. Pensions & Investments – Topics include improved DB funding levels, role of Bulk annuities for Schemes, development of deferred annuity products, role and relevance of Master Trust, emerging DC trends.
3. General Insurance including – Topics include development in non-life insurance environment, changing transport methods, and the growing impact of flood risk in Ireland.
4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Actuarial Work
5. Cross-Practice Regulatory Updates - Topics include updates regarding Climate Change/Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Consumer Protection Code (CPC) Review, and Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).This event is ideal for actuaries looking to stay informed on the latest trends and developments across disciplines. It’s also a valuable opportunity for actuarial students, (I)NEDs, and other professionals interested in a comprehensive overview of current industry topics.