CONTENTS:

• Seasons Greetings from the IAA
• Council and Committee Meetings & JoCo 2025 – São Paulo, Brazil
• International Day of Persons with Disabilities
• Strategic Planning Committee Draw Results
• IAA Leadership Visit to Kenya and South Africa
• Celebrating Outgoing Leadership

·       IAA Representatives participation in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development meetings

• IAA represented at the UN Environment Program – Finance Initiative in Geneva
• Executive Committee Report to Council

Office Closure Reminder:

Please note that the IAA Secretariat offices will be closed from December 25 to 27 (inclusively) and on January 1. You may also experience response delays from December 23 to January 3, as the Secretariat will be operating with limited staff resources. We look forward to reconnecting in the new year.

Council and Committee Meetings & JoCo 2025 – São Paulo, Brazil

Audience: All

• The program for the Council and Committee meetings is now available on the event's website.  
• The registration period will open in January 2025.
• The JoCo 2025 program and registration will also be released in January 2025.
• Both events will take place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.

For any questions, please contact the Secretariat.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Audience: All

In December we recognize the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.  The IAA reaffirms its commitment to recognizing and celebrating the inherent dignity, rights, and extraordinary contributions of people with disabilities. This day is a powerful reminder that disability is a natural part of human diversity, calling us to break down barriers, challenge outdated perceptions, and create a world of genuine inclusion. We stand together to promote equal opportunities, amplify diverse voices, and acknowledge that true progress comes from embracing every individual's unique strengths and perspectives, ensuring that people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of society with the respect, support, and opportunities they deserve.

Interviews:

Garrett Slattery

Elash Mistry

Strategic Planning Committee Draw Results

Audience: All

As per the SPC protocol, the draw was streamed live and the recording is available here.

The result of the draw was:

• The Tier 2 seat will be filled by the China Association of Actuaries
• The Tier 3 seat will be filled by the Instituto dos Actuários Portugueses

As a reminder the Tier 1 seat will rotate to the Society of Actuaries.

Thank you to all FMAs who self-nominated as well as the ones that inquired about the process.

We would also like to thank the 3 current SPC members rolling off at the end of 2024 for their dedication and work.

As Immediate Past President, Charles Cowling will chair the SPC in 2025.

IAA Leadership Visit to Kenya and South Africa

Audience: All

IAA Representatives recently embarked on a pivotal visit to Kenya to advance preparations for ICA 2029. The delegation, consisting of President-Elect Bozenna Hinton and Executive Director Mathieu Langelier, engaged in comprehensive meetings with the Actuarial Society of Kenya (TASK) and key national regulators.

They began by meeting with the TASK Council and the ICA 2029 Organizing Committee, discussing venue options and strategic planning. Our subsequent regulatory meetings with the Retirement Benefits Authority, Insurance Regulatory Authority, and Capital Markets Authority were crucial in laying groundwork for the upcoming international congress.

The visit demonstrated strong collaborative potential between the IAA and Kenyan actuarial professionals, promising an exciting and well-supported International Congress of Actuaries in 2029. #RoadtoNairobi2029

Bozenna and Mathieu then travelled to Cape Town, South Africa, with a multifaceted agenda. Their visit encompassed a series of meetings, including consultation with the leadership of the Actuarial Society of South Africa and an engagement with Elias Omondi, Chair of the Inclusive Insurance Forum.

Simultaneously, the IAA delegation participated in the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Annual Conference, a critical event for global insurance regulatory discussions. Complementing their efforts, IAA representatives Peter Withey and Roseanne Harris attended the Biannual Forum of the Sustainable Insurance Forum, further advancing the association's international collaboration and policy initiatives.

The trip underscored the IAA's commitment to fostering global connections, sharing expertise, and addressing key challenges in the actuarial and insurance landscapes across different regions.

Celebrating Outgoing Leadership

Audience: All

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our outgoing chairs, vice-chairs, members of statutory or limited membership committees for their volunteer service and recognize their contribution to the global actuarial profession. Many thanks to everyone!

IAA Representatives participation in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) meetings

Audience: All

The IAA was pleased to participate in the meetings of the OECD Working Party on Private Pensions and Insurance and Private Pensions Committee in Paris, represented by Marika Guralnik and Philippe Demol.

IAA represented at the UN Environment Program – Finance Initiative in Geneva

Audience: All

This year, UNEP-FI’s annual Global Roundtable was held in Geneva on 10-11 December in the context of Building Bridges. Jérôme Crugnola-Humbert and Eric Dal Moro represented the IAA at this event. Building Bridges is one of the largest sustainable finance conferences in the world and aims to foster collaboration and connection among public and private stakeholders in the finance and sustainability sectors. UNEP-FI shows a strong interest in working with the IAA on topics of mutual interest such as sustainability financing, and emerging regulations and policies relating to climate and sustainability across different jurisdictions.

Executive Committee Report to Council

Audience: Council Delegates

The minutes from the Executive Committee meetings on September 26, September 30 and November 5 are available online. The minutes from the December 10 meeting will be made available once they are finalized.

Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the Executive Coordinator.