BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NZ Society of Actuaries - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://actuaries.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NZ Society of Actuaries REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20270403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20270925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260624T083000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260624T163000 DTSTAMP:20260623T215736Z CREATED:20260226T185313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T215736Z UID:6575-1782289800-1782318600@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:Appointed Actuaries Forum 24 June - Auckland DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future — Regulation\, Affordability\, and Innovation\n\nWhen: Wednesday 24 June\, | 8.30am to 4.30pm (followed by networking drinks)\nWhere: Mövenpick Hotel\, 8 Customs Street East\, Auckland CBD\nWho: AAs and delegates\, NZSA members\, government agencies\, regulators\, directors and executives of licensed NZ insurers\, industry bodies\n \nForum Introduction\nThe 2026 Appointed Actuaries Forum one-day event brings together senior voices across from regulation\, government\, and industry to examine the issues that matter most—and to explore how actuaries can exercise greater influence in addressing them. \nStructured around three defining themes—regulatory transformation\, insurance affordability\, and artificial intelligence—this one-day Forum is designed to support high-quality discussion\, practical insight\, and stronger alignment across the sector. \nWhy this one-day event is a must-attend attend \n\nRegulation is evolving — IPSA developments will reshape expectations and practice\nAffordability is under pressure — raising strategic and societal questions\nTechnology is accelerating — AI is changing how decisions are made\n\nThis is a forum for informed\, candid\, and forward-looking discussion—and an opportunity to learn\, evolve\, and strengthen your influence at the highest levels of decision-making. \nWho should attend\n\nAppointed Actuaries and delegates\, and NZSA members\nRegulators and government\nDirectors\, executives\, and industry stakeholders\n\n\nProgramme (subject to change) \n8.30am – Coffee\, Registration and Networking\nA chance to connect early with peers\, regulators\, and industry leaders before the day begins. \n9:00 AM – Welcome & opening remarks\nNZSA President\, Lee-Ann du Toit \nSetting the scene: Appointed Actuaries and their teams are navigating an increasingly urgent set of challenges—strategic transformation\, regulatory change\, insurance affordability\, and AI—key themes for the day ahead. \n9:15 AM – Reserve Bank of New Zealand Regulatory update\nDavid Wild\, Head Actuary and Sarah Nash\, Manager Risk Specialists \nA forward-looking briefing on the Reserve Bank’s insurance regulatory priorities\, including IPSA\, and how they connect to wider RBNZ strategy\, and what AAs and their teams should expect next. A high-value session for anyone wanting clarity on the direction of travel. \n\nPart 1: IPSA – a changing regulatory landscape\n09:45 AM – NZSA IPSA working group update\nBen Coulter\, Convenor and the IPSA Working Group \nA concise briefing on the Working Group’s top-line insights\, highlighting the most material issues emerging from the legislation and what they mean in practice. \n10.15 AM – CRO & AA relationship: Two Lines\, One Goal: CRO & Appointed Actuary in Action\nGavin Pearce\, AA at Vero\, Marco Welgemoed\, AA at AIA and Ben Lovelock CRO at AIA \nClarity\, accountability\, impact sit at the heart of effective risk management. Within evolving risk and regulatory frameworks\, this session provides an inside look at how Chief Risk Officers and Appointed Actuaries work together at New Zealand’s largest insurers. The session brings real-world examples of what strong aligned risk and actuarial functions look like—and what happens when it’s missing. Expect candid insights\, practical lessons\, and perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else. \nThe discussion will cover:\n    •  How CROs and AAs collaborate to drive strong risk management outcomes\n    •  The evolving roles of first and second line functions\n    •  Governance structures that support clarity and accountability\n    •  Opportunities to strengthen alignment as regulatory expectations rise \n10:45 AM – Interactive Q&A and Discussion\nPanel discussion and questions from the floor to our Panel: Ben Coulter\, Convenor IPSA Working Group\, David Wild\, Head Actuary\, RBNZ\, Gavin Pearce\, AA at Vero\, Marco Welgemoed\, AA\, AIA and Ben Lovelock CRO\, AIA. Facilitated by Ross Simmonds\, AA Forum Committee. \nThe discussion will include a forward-looking view on how IPSA and subsequent standards could reshape the role of the Appointed Actuary—exploring key implications and the dynamic between the CRO and Appointed Actuary. \n\n11:15am – Morning tea \n\nPart 2: Insurance Affordability\n11.30am-12noon – Regulatory perspective on affordability: CoFR’s Insurance Affordability Review\nJane Brown\, member CoFR Working Group and Head of Insurance\, FMA \nA look at the process and early insights emerging from the Council of Financial Regulators’ review of insurance affordability. \n12:00 PM – When Should Government Intervene—and How?\nA practical framework for determining if\, when\, and how government intervention is warranted\nDaniel Stoner\, Convenor and NZSA Affordability & Accessibility Working Group \nThis session hosted by the NZSA Working Group provides an overview of its work to date on developing a practical\, evidence‑informed framework for assessing government intervention in home insurance. The framework draws on international experience and real‑world policy applications\, with the aim of supporting more consistent and transparent decision‑making across policy contexts. \nThe intention of the session is to outline the key concepts and design considerations and invite feedback to inform the next stage of the Working Group’s work. While the focus of the group is currently on home insurance\, given the government review\, it may subsequently consider affordability and accessibility of other insurance classes.  \n12:30 PM – Rising health insurance premiums — RBNZ case study discussion\nChristina Grygiel\, Manager Banking and Insurance Supervision \nA focused discussion on RBNZ’s review findings\, industry responses\, and what rising premiums mean for affordability\, sustainability\, and regulatory expectations. \n\n1:00 PM – Networking Lunch \n\n1:45 PM – Industry Panel – Issues and Priorities\n \nOur panellists include: \n\nKirk Hope\, Chief Executive\, Financial Services Council\nKris Faafoi\, Chief Executive\, Insurance Council of NZ\nMichael Hewes\, Director – Deposit Taking\, Insurance\, and Advice\, FMA\nFacilitated by Cath Robertson-Hodder\, NZSA Council member\n\nA high-energy panel bringing together leaders from across the sector to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping general\, life\, and health insurance. Expect a wide-ranging conversation on resilience\, long-term sustainability\, regulatory direction\, and the advocacy priorities that will shape the next decade. \n\nPart 3: Artificial Intelligence in Insurance\n2:30 PM – Actuary Optional? Thriving in the Age of AI\nAdam Follington\, Founder\, Actuate | Will White\, Director\, Modelling AI\, Aon | Matt Noyce\, Founder & Actuary\, MNC Actuaries \nThe machines can model. They can reason. They’re learning to communicate. So what exactly is left for the actuary? \nThis provocative session blends global insight with frontline experience. From building an AI-native actuarial consultancy to developing GenAI model-building tools\, Adam and Will bring hard-won\, frontline experience to the questions the profession can’t afford to ignore. Drawing on his recent role on the US Society of Actuaries’ Actuarial Mindsets for Leading in the AI Era panel\, Will adds a global perspective on how actuaries should approach and use AI. \nA must-attend\, this session is about the mindset shift for actuaries who want to stay relevant\, influential and ahead of the curve—and sets the stage for the Forum discussion that follows. \n\n3:30 PM – Afternoon Tea \n\n3:45 PM – AI: Chatham House discussion\nAn interactive session\, held under Chatham House Rule\, will enable participants to explore the opportunities\, risks\, and challenges of AI in an open and candid environment. Questions covering a range of sectors will surface insights that will help shape how the profession responds to AI—both now and in the years ahead. \n4:20 PM – Close\, Followed by networking drinks and canapés \n\nThank you to our event supporters \nPlatinum Sponsor \n \nMorning and Afternoon Tea Sponsor \n \nNetworking drinks and canapés sponsor  URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/appointed-actuaries-forum-24-june-26-auckland/ LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel Auckland\, 8 Customs Street East\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2026/02/AA-Forum-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240723T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240723T210000 DTSTAMP:20240721T230708Z CREATED:20240503T025100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T230708Z UID:4811-1721752200-1721768400@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA Winter Dinner and 2024 Awards | Wellington DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Winter Dinners and 2024 Awards\, coinciding with the Actuaries Institute Presidential Tour. David Whittle\, President of the Actuaries Institute and Elayne Grace\, CEO will be presenting along with Scott Lewis\, NZSA President and Helen Mexted\, NZSA Chief Executive\, followed by drinks and canapes\, and the Winter Dinner and Awards. It promises to be an enriching evening where industry peers can reconnect\, share insights\, and strengthen professional bonds while celebrating our collective achievements. \nChoose from four ticket options: \n4:30pm-5:30 pm: NZSA and Actuaries Institute joint presentation at PwC \n5:30pm-6:30pm: Drinks and canapes at PwC \n6:30pm-9:00pm: Winter Dinner and Awards at Shed 5 \n6:30pm-9:00pm: Winter Dinner and Awards\, partner ticket at Shed 5 \nTickets for the dinner are $70 per person for all members and $85 per person for partners\, and include welcome drinks and a two-course dinner. Additional beverages can be purchased separately at the venue. URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-winter-dinner-and-2024-awards-wellington/ CATEGORIES:Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2024/05/NZSA-Winter-Dinner-and-Awards-2024-Auckland-22-July-Wellington-23-July-1800-x-600-px-1920-x-1080-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240722T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240722T210000 DTSTAMP:20240721T230613Z CREATED:20240503T024856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T230613Z UID:4809-1721665800-1721682000@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA Winter Dinner and 2024 Awards | Auckland DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Winter Dinners and 2024 Awards\, coinciding with the Actuaries Institute President Tour. David Whittle\, President of the Actuaries Institute and Elayne Grace\, CEO will be presenting along with Scott Lewis\, NZSA President and Helen Mexted\, NZSA Chief Executive\, followed by drinks and canapes\, and the Winter Dinner and Awards. It promises to be an enriching evening where industry peers can reconnect\, share insights\, and strengthen professional bonds while celebrating our collective achievements. \nChoose from four ticket options: \n4:30pm-5:30 pm: NZSA and Actuaries Institute joint presentation at EY \n5:30pm-6:30pm: Drinks and canapes at EY \n6:30pm-9:00pm: Winter Dinner and Awards at The Parlour \n6:30pm-9:00pm: Winter Dinner and Awards\, partner ticket at The Parlour \nTickets for the dinner are $70 per person for all members and $85 per person for partners\, and include welcome drinks and a two-course dinner. Additional beverages can be purchased separately at the venue. URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-winter-dinner-and-awards-auckland/ CATEGORIES:Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2024/05/NZSA-Winter-Dinner-and-Awards-2024-Auckland-22-July-Wellington-23-July-1800-x-600-px-1920-x-1080-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230824T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230824T200000 DTSTAMP:20230807T045429Z CREATED:20230803T022424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T045429Z UID:4219-1692892800-1692907200@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:Winter Dinner - Wellington DESCRIPTION:The Winter Dinner is back in 2023! This year\, the dinner will coincide Actuaries Institute President Naomi Edwards’ visit. \nJoin us for this event\, which will include a presentation from Naomi\, followed by dinner. It will be a fantastic opportunity to catch up with industry peers\, share insights and strengthen our professional bonds. \nTickets are $70 per person for all members and $85 per person for partners\, which will cover dinner and your first drink. Additional drinks can be paid for separately at the restaurant. \nIf you wish to attend both the presentation and Dinner\, please select both ticket options.  If you wish to only attend one of the events\, please select the appropriate ticket option. \nPresentation: EY Offices\, Thursday 24 August\, 4 pm – 5:30 pm \nDinner: Shed 5\, Thursday 24 August\, from 6pm \nRegister here  \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wed\n 22\n \n \n \n July 22 at 3:00 pm – 5:40 pm Free\n \n \n Ethics and Professionalism APAC Seminar\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n The landscape of ethics and professionalism continues to shift rapidly across the region\, shaped by emerging technologies and AI\, evolving… \n Read more URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/winter-dinner-wellington/ LOCATION:Shed 5\, Queens Wharf\,\, Wellington\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Social Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230823T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230823T203000 DTSTAMP:20230807T045704Z CREATED:20230803T022108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T045704Z UID:4215-1692808200-1692822600@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:Winter Dinner - Auckland DESCRIPTION:The Winter Dinner is back in 2023! This year\, the dinner will coincide Actuaries Institute President Naomi Edwards’ visit. \nJoin us for this event\, which will include a presentation from Naomi\, followed by dinner. It will be a fantastic opportunity to catch up with industry peers\, share insights and strengthen our professional bonds. \nTickets are $70 per person for all members and $85 per person for partners\, which will cover dinner and your first drink. Additional drinks can be paid for separately at the restaurant. \nIf you wish to attend both the presentation and Dinner\, please select both ticket options.  If you wish to only attend one of the events\, please select the appropriate ticket option. \nPresentation: EY\, Wednesday 23 August\, 4:30 pm – 6 pm \nDinner: The Parlour\, Wednesday 23 August\, from 6:30 pm \nRegister here  URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/winter-dinner-auckland/ CATEGORIES:Social Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221208T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221208T140000 DTSTAMP:20230727T042226Z CREATED:20221108T130323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T042226Z UID:3082-1670500800-1670508000@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Christmas Lunch 2022 - Wellington DESCRIPTION:Are you starting to have the holiday spirit? It’s that time of year again to eat\, drink and be merry with the Society for Christmas lunch. Join us for a memorable Christmas lunch to celebrate this amazing season together. \nTickets are $45 per person for members and $20 per person for NZSA volunteers\, which covers your 2-course meal and first drink over lunch. Any other drinks can be paid for separately at the restaurant. \nNZSA volunteers include anyone who has been part of an NZSA committee or otherwise volunteered for the NZSA during the past 18 months. The event will be held at: \n\nWellington. Pravda Cafe and Grill Thursday 8 December\, 12:00-2:00pm\n\nRegister here to attend  \nRegistrations will close at 5pm on Friday 2 December\, please register early to ensure your place. \nPlease reach out to Sarah Cullen (scullen@deloitte.co.nz) or Sabrina He (sahe@deloitte.co.nz) with any questions. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-christmas-lunch-2022-wellington/ LOCATION:Pravda Cafe and Grill\, 107 Customhouse Quay\, Wellington\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Social Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221207T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221207T140000 DTSTAMP:20230803T041520Z CREATED:20221108T125824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T041520Z UID:3079-1670414400-1670421600@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Christmas Lunch 2022 - Auckland DESCRIPTION:Are you starting to have the holiday spirit? It’s that time of year again to eat\, drink and be merry with the Society for Christmas lunch. Join us for a memorable Christmas lunch to celebrate this amazing season together. \nTickets are $45 per person for members and $20 per person for NZSA volunteers\, which covers your 2-course meal and first drink over lunch. Any other drinks can be paid for separately at the restaurant. \nNZSA volunteers include anyone who has been part of an NZSA committee or otherwise volunteered for the NZSA during the past 18 months. The event will be held at: \n\nAuckland. Everybody’s\, Wednesday 7 December\, 12:00-2:00pm\n\nRegister here to attend  \nRegistrations will close at 5pm on Friday 2 December\, please register early to ensure your place. \nPlease reach out to Sarah Cullen (scullen@deloitte.co.nz) or Sabrina He (sahe@deloitte.co.nz) with any questions. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-christmas-lunch-2022-auckland/ LOCATION:Everybody’s\, 7 Fort Lane\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Social Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR