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The Actuarial Society of South Africa Advances Actuarial Excellence by Educating, Upholding and Developing.

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📅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗔𝗚𝗠) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Attention all members of the Actuarial Society! Our virtual AGM is just around the corner. This is your opportunity to connect, stay informed on our collective progress, and help shape the future of our profession.

Here are the essential details you need to know:

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 16:00
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁: Virtually via Zoom

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 & 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲
𝟭. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Log in to your member profile and register for the meeting: https://t.co/KSS0bEmVH9
𝟮. 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Registration closes at the close of business on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. (Note: Zoom links will only be sent to members who have confirmed attendance).
𝟯. 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Check your email for the attached agenda & visit the ASSA website to review the latest Annual Report.

𝗔 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 (𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 & 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀)
To ensure the AGM is duly constituted, we require a quorum of voting members. Your participation matters.

If you are an Associate or Fellow and cannot attend live, please ensure your voice is counted by appointing a proxy:
• 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘅𝘆? Any Fellow or Associate member attending the meeting.
• 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: You can nominate our Society President, Nalen Naidoo, as Chair of the meeting to act as your proxy.
• 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱: Please complete the AGM online proxy form ahead of time: https://t.co/2p9ZHihTN4

Let’s ensure a strong turnout and a successful meeting. See you there!

#ActuarialSociety #ASSA #AGM2026 #Actuaries #ProfessionalDevelopment #VirtualEvent

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📅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿

The ASSA Retirement Matters Committee invites you to the 2026 Retirement Matters Seminar, taking place on 27 July 2026 in Johannesburg with a hybrid option for online participation.

This year’s seminar will bring together industry experts to share insights on key developments shaping the retirement landscape. The programme will cover a broad range of relevant topics, including:

  • Legal and regulatory updates
  • Developments across Africa
  • Value for money in retirement funds
  • Climate change
  • Equity market expectations
  • Pension entitlements on divorce
  • A dedicated industry panel discussion

The seminar offers a valuable opportunity for actuaries and retirement fund professionals to stay informed on current issues, engage in thought‑provoking discussions, and connect in person with peers across the industry.

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁: https://t.co/U8GcXnQEsk

#ActuarialSociety #RetirementMatters #Actuaries #RetirementPlanning #JohannesburgEvents #HybridSeminar

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Discover the future of the actuarial profession! Our 2026 Annual Report is now live, offering an in-depth look at ASSA's achievements, financial performance, and forward-thinking strategies. See how we're shaping the actuarial landscape and driving innovation.

View the full report here: https://t.co/eCQmJTRGCE

#actuarialsociety #ASSA #annualreport #actuarialscience

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The South African Actuary Magazine encourages members to contribute towards the publication by submitting articles related to their practice areas or industry-related news. To contribute towards the next publication, submit your articles by 02 July 2026 to [email protected].

See our previous edition here: https://t.co/nlBeSDsScJ

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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲?

The ASSA Research Committee is thrilled to launch our first-ever Essay Competition! We are calling on all Fellows, Associates, and Student members to share their insights on the rise of LLMs, Generative AI, and the evolving role of the actuary.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀🏆
• 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘆: R10,000
• 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀-𝘂𝗽: R5,000 each

Ready to contribute your perspective?

View the full submission guidelines, themes, and judging criteria here: https://t.co/RMLfkhxAuU

Submissions close on 31 August.

#ASSA #Actuary #ArtificialIntelligence #SouthAfrica #ActuarialScience #EssayCompetition #AI #FutureOfWork

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𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.
The 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is almost here, and it’s time to bridge the gap between risk, regulation, and reality.

As South African insurers face a complex landscape of regulatory demands and economic shifts, the need for professional judgment has never been more critical. Join fellow actuaries and industry leaders as we explore how to navigate technical frameworks alongside real-world commercial decisions.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
  • 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Engage with the most pressing issues facing the life insurance industry today.
  • 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Explore the intersection of risk and policyholder behaviour.
  • 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Choose the city that works best for you.

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲:
📍 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻: 26 May 2026
📍 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴: 28 May 2026

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲? 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄:

🔗 Register for Cape Town here: https://t.co/ncORQtz3R7
🔗 Register for Johannesburg here: https://t.co/Vagwaac1Gh

#LifeAssurance2026 #Actuary #SouthAfrica #Insurance #RiskManagement #Regulation #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Whether you are neurodivergent yourself, manage neurodivergent team members, or work alongside neurodivergent colleagues, this session will equip you with actionable tools to enhance performance, understanding and psychological safety.

Professor Schoeman will bring deep expertise in neurodiversity and workplace inclusion, offering a thoughtful, evidence‑based perspective on how organisations can better support neurodivergent individuals. In this session, you’ll gain practical techniques to foster inclusive team cultures, improve communication and collaboration, and navigate common workplace challenges with empathy and effectiveness. A session on neurodiversity sits squarely within the normative dimension of CPD.

Join us to build the values, behaviours, and professional judgement that underpin public trust in actuaries.

Register here: https://t.co/RZ75aY2c19

#Neurodiversity #NeurodiversityAtWork #InclusiveWorkplace #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceCulture #DiversityAndInclusion #DEI #Neurodivergent

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We are thrilled to announce the second ASSA Abroad UK Chapter event for the year! Whether you’ve just moved to the UK or have been for years, this is your chance to reconnect with fellow South African actuaries, share experiences, and strengthen our professional community abroad. Expect an evening of insightful hot topic presentations, complemented by food and drinks.

A huge thank you to True South for their generous sponsorship in making this inaugural gathering possible.

Interested in joining or have questions? Please reach out to Dylan Ascough at [email protected] to RSVP or for more information.

#ASSA #Actuaries #ASSAAbroad #LondonEvents #ActuarialSociety #Networking #TrueSouth #SouthAfricansInLondon

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𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗙𝗦𝗖𝗔 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Stay ahead of the curve in the retirement funds sector. The ASSA Retirement Matters Committee invites you to a specialised sessional meeting featuring direct feedback and strategic insights from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The discussion will cover key industry trends, upcoming publications and projects, insights from selected legal cases and strategic priorities.

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://t.co/tEOvNSDEeg

#FSCA #RetirementFunds #FinancialRegulation #IndustryUpdate #PensionFunds #SessionalMeeting

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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?

Join the ASSA Banking Committee for an essential exploration of the evolving banking landscape. As we move further into a digitised world, the "𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲" presents both unprecedented risks and unique opportunities.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀:
  • 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The impact of rapid tech evolution.
  • 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸: Navigating the financial implications of environmental change.
  • 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀: Staying ahead of the legislative curve.
  • 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀: Identifying emerging threats beyond the balance sheet.

This seminar brings together actuarial and non-actuarial experts to provide a 360-degree view of modern banking risk.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 18 June 2026
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Johannesburg and Online
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://t.co/Rn6nDqq6nX

#BankingAtTheEdge #ASSA2026 #RiskManagement #ActuarialScience #FinTech #BankingSeminar

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Big ideas don’t always need long papers! The ASSA Research Committee proudly introduces ASSA Essays, a new initiative that turns professional insight into impactful thought leadership. In this video, Takura Wekwete shares how these short-form essays give Fellows, Associates, and Students a fresh, accessible way to contribute to the national conversation.

Focused on concise, strategic viewpoints, ASSA Essays empowers members to shape the debate on South Africa’s most pressing challenges.

Watch here: https://t.co/8lbYZAlOb7

The topic for this first round of Essays and all other entry details will be dropping soon on Newsbytes and our official channels. Keep an eye out.

#ASSA #ASSAEssays #ThoughtLeadership #ActuarialScience #ResearchCommittee

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𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘄: 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮6

The latest Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) Research Newsletter is here, focusing on the transition from strategy to impactful delivery. Explore how actuarial insight is shaping the future of South African policy and practice.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
• 𝗔𝗜 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: We’ve launched our inaugural competition focusing on a 10-year outlook for AI in the profession.
• 𝗥𝗔𝗙 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: Analysis of hybrid models to create a sustainable road accident compensation system.
• 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴: Exploring a National Funeral Insurance scheme to improve affordability and equity.
• 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: Updates on the Climate Change Index and NHI risk frameworks.
• 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Dr. Gregory Whittaker shares his journey from professional practice to impactful research.

Read the full newsletter here: https://t.co/9pjc8mrsyd

#ActuarialScience #ASSA2026 #PublicInterest #SouthAfrica #Insurance #AI

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Please be advised that our office will be closed today due to an internal staff event. Regular operations will resume promptly at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

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𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗖𝗣𝗗) 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Outcomes-based CPD isn’t just about compliance — it’s about purposeful growth. Join us for a clear, practical session designed to demystify the ASSA Outcomes-Based CPD framework and help you apply it with confidence.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸:

• Planning and Tracking: Aligning dimensions for the technical, normative, and organisational competencies with meaningful outcomes.
• Compliance Made Practical: Clear guidance on evidence, documentation, and annual monitoring requirements.
• Reflective Practice: Approaching self-evaluation and reflective discussions with clarity and confidence.

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Niel Fourie (Staff Actuary)
Michelle Abrahams (ME Executive)
Trusha Patel (Course Convenor)
Lynn Witten (Professional Coach)

📅 Date: 6 May 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/vliFYP2wQ9

Don’t leave your standing to chance. Equip yourself with the tools to stay compliant and competitive.

#ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #ActuarialScience #CareerGrowth #ComplianceExcellence

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Transformation is more than a numbers game; it’s about understanding the "why" behind success. In our latest podcast episode, Nalen Naidoo and Michelle Abrahams discuss a strategic pivot for the Actuarial Society: moving away from only identifying hurdles and towards scaling Success Accelerators. By researching the support systems, mentorship, and networks that help our students thrive, we can replicate those "fillers" for everyone.

Our goal? A profession that truly mirrors the demographics of South Africa🇿🇦

Key Takeaway: We aren't just looking at the barriers; we are building the bridges.

Tune in from our website: https://t.co/nnLY98zySY
Tune in on Spotify: https://t.co/ZEH0WVogyI

#ActuarialScience #Transformation #Inclusion #ASSA #SouthAfrica #ProfessionalGrowth

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As healthcare costs rise and regulatory landscapes shift, the need for precise actuarial insight has never been more critical.

Join us at the Healthcare Seminar 2026 in Johannesburg. This year, we are moving beyond theory to tackle the real-world intersection of risk, commercial strategy, and sustainable decision-making.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
  • Engage with industry leaders and expert actuaries.
  • Translate technical frameworks into practical healthcare solutions.
  • Navigate the complexities of the current medical schemes landscape.

📍 Location: Johannesburg
🔗 Registrations are officially open! Secure your spot today: https://t.co/kyZWASj4Yu

#HealthActuarial #HealthcareFinance #ActuarialScience #HealthcareRegulation #JohannesburgEvents

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The first edition of the SA Actuary magazine for 2026 is now live!

This edition explores the Connecting the Dots theme, highlighting the evolving role of actuaries as they transition from technical mastery to delivering real-world impact. It emphasises the importance of contextual judgment and innovative problem-solving in shaping systems that genuinely work.

Inside, you will find in-depth pieces on National Health Insurance (NHI), social security and retirement reform, model evolution, and the financial architecture of Africa’s "invited market". It also features an interview with Paballo Mathosa, a presidential perspective from Nalen Naidoo, and a book review of Destined for War.

Read here: https://t.co/nlBeSDsScJ

#SAActuary #ASSA #ActuarialProfession #ConnectingTheDots #Actuary

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The Road Accident Fund, with a deficit believed to run into the hundreds of billions of Rands, is facing a backlog of claims for accidents that occurred more than 20 years ago. @ActuarialSa commissioned research into a more viable compensation system for future victims of road accidents. The findings by @expertactuary, George Schwalb and David Rodda are presented in a recently published research paper titled "Towards a reasonable, affordable, equitable, and sustainable road accident compensation system”. https://t.co/pLAKm3dIYJ