BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NZ Society of Actuaries - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NZ Society of Actuaries 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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250813T164500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250813T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20250801T010613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T010614Z UID:6182-1755103500-1755111600@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA - Actuarial Career Path Ways DESCRIPTION:Discover the Pathways to a Successful Actuarial Career!The NZSA is excited to announce the return of our Career Pathways event for Wellington! It’s been a while since our last one\, and we’re thrilled to bring it back this year. This will provide aspiring actuaries with valuable insights into the various career opportunities within the actuarial field.Event Details:Date: Tuesday\, 13 August 2025Venue: Chubb Life office\, Floor 22\, 100 Willis Street\, Wellington Central\, Wellington 6011 Time: 4.45-7pmDrinks and nibbles will be served after the speakers’ presentation and Q&A sessionWe have three exciting presentations from our speakers\, who include: Richard KorteManager Actuarial Monitoring & Insight | ACC Richard has been the Manager of ACC’s Actuarial Monitoring & Insights team for over seven years. The team produces the annual financial condition report\, monitors claim performance and the impact this has on the Outstanding Claims Liability\, reviews injury prevention programme performance and collaborates across the organisation on rehabilitation initiatives. During his time at ACC he has also provided advice on the design and implementation on what was the New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme initiative. Prior to joining ACC Richard has worked in consulting\, life and health insurance in both New Zealand and the UK. He is a strong advocate that the story behind the numbers is clearly communicated and understood in order to make better business decisions. Richard is a Fellow of the New Zealand Society of Actuaries and the UK Institute of Actuaries. In his spare time he enjoys spending time on mountain bike and ski trails knowing all injuries will be covered by the ‘no fault’ ACC scheme. Marinda DeanActuary | Pricing and Experience Investigations | Chubb Life NZ Marinda Dean is an “outlier” actuary with an unconventional career journey. A graduate of the University of Pretoria\, South Africa\, with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Actuarial Science\, Marinda began her actuarial career at SANLAM in Cape Town. She later moved to the UK\, where she worked for Abbey Life (part of the Lloyds TSB Group) and qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries during this time. Her professional experience spans pricing\, marketing\, project management\, and corporate development within the life insurance sector. After a significant detour into “wider fields\,” Marinda has recently returned to an actuarial role with the pricing team at Chubb Life NZ. Marinda is an active member of the New Zealand Society of Actuaries (NZSA) and has contributed to various volunteer committees\, including the Blenheim Conference Committee and the Natural Hazards Committee. She is currently part of a working group supporting the External Reporting Board (XRB) in developing guidance for quantifying climate-related risks and opportunities for climate-related disclosures. Passionate about understanding climate change\, Marinda is particularly interested in how actuarial skills can be applied to help society manage risks and develop adaptation strategies. She is also focused on how climate change impacts the provision and pricing of insurance. To deepen her expertise\, she recently completed the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ Climate Risks and Sustainability course. Daniel StonerPrincipal | Taylor Fry Dan has more than 20 years’ actuarial experience in the government social sector\, banking and superannuation. He began his career at Mercer in the UK before migrating to NZ and has since worked for Westpac\, the Ministry of Social Development and Taylor Fry. When he is not working\, Dan is either spending time with his family or out running or cycling under the illusion that he can go as fast as he could 20 years ago! Register by 11 August 2025 We look forward to seeing you there! NZSA Student Committee URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-actuarial-career-path-ways/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20250416T014257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T002202Z UID:5829-1753806600-1753822800@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Presidential Sessional\, Winter Dinner and Awards - Wellington DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to welcome Win-Li Toh\, President of the Actuaries Institute and Elayne Grace\, CEO Actuaries Institute\, joining us alongside NZSA President Lee-Ann du Toit and NZSA Chief Executive Helen Mexted. Together\, we’ll share insights into key trends\, challenges\, and opportunities shaping the actuarial profession.The format of the event: \n\n\n4.30-5.30pm: Joint presentations by NZSA and the Actuaries Institute\n5.30-6.30pm: Drinks and canapés\n6.40-8.45pm: Winter Dinner and Awards (Apache\, Wgtn)\n\nMembers can register for one\, two or all three parts of the evening – please choose the appropriate ticket type and location.\n\nDinner tickets are $70 for members\, including welcome drinks and a two-course meal. Additional beverages can be purchased at the venue. Partners are warmly invited to join us for dinner\, and partner tickets are $85.This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from leaders of the New Zealand and Australian actuarial communities\, celebrate members’ outstanding contributions\, and reconnect with your peers. \nWe’re delighted to partner with the Actuaries Institute\, and we look forward to an evening that’s both informative and enjoyable. \nWe look forward to welcoming you! URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-presidential-sessional-winter-dinner-and-awards-wellington/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250728T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250728T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20250416T014437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T225223Z UID:5831-1753720200-1753736400@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Presidential Sessional\, Winter Dinner and Awards - Auckland DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to welcome Win-Li Toh\, President of the Actuaries Institute and Elayne Grace\, CEO Actuaries Institute\, joining us alongside NZSA President Lee-Ann du Toit and NZSA Chief Executive Helen Mexted. Together\, we’ll share insights into key trends\, challenges\, and opportunities shaping the actuarial profession. \nThe format of the event: \n\n4.30-5.30pm: Joint presentations by NZSA and the Actuaries Institute\n5.30-6.30pm: Drinks and canapés\n6.40-8.45pm: Winter Dinner and Awards (Café Hanoi\, Ackd)\n\nMembers can register for one\, two or all three parts of the evening – please choose the appropriate ticket type and location.\n\nDinner tickets are $70 for members\, including welcome drinks and a two-course meal. Additional beverages can be purchased at the venue. Partners are warmly invited to join us for dinner\, and partner tickets are $85. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to hear from leaders of the New Zealand and Australian actuarial communities\, celebrate members’ outstanding contributions\, and reconnect with your peers. \nWe’re delighted to partner with the Actuaries Institute\, and we look forward to an evening that’s both informative and enjoyable. \nWe look forward to welcoming you! URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-presidential-sessional-winter-dinner-and-awards-auckland/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T180000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20250626T230932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T230933Z UID:6094-1752771600-1752775200@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:RIIG Webinar on the new Navigator tool DESCRIPTION:Join Alison O’Connell and Ian Perera of the Retirement Income Interest Group (RIIG) and Jason Gambitsis\, Digital Platforms Lead and Tom Hartmann\, Personal Finance Lead of Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission (TAAO) to discuss the RIIG/TAAO partnership to develop the new Sorted Retirement Navigator tool.      Learn about the latest step on RIIG’s journey to develop a retirement drawdown framework to help New Zealanders planning or already in the decumulation phase. After first publishing drawdown Rules of Thumb in 2017\, and a framework for successful drawdown policy in 2021\, then looking at KiwiSaver balances in 2022 and updating the Rules of Thumb in 2023\, RIIG were thrilled that TAAO set about bringing their work to life in a new tool on the Sorted website. At the webinar you will be able to:Hear more about the challenges and learnings from developing actuarial theory into a practical tool for all New Zealanders.See how the tool works\, and feedback ideas for further development. Webinar date: 17 July 2025Time: 5-6pm Register now to secure your place at this webinar. This is an exciting new showcasing of actuarial work in the wider world\, and there is a lot to learn from this example! URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/riig-webinar-on-the-new-navigator-tool/ CATEGORIES:NZSA Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250709 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20250624T005734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T022130Z UID:6088-1751932800-1752019199@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Exam celebration drinks! DESCRIPTION:Join the NZSA Student Committee for a relaxed evening of drinks and good company as we celebrate (or commiserate) the April exam results! Whether you’re toasting success or just glad it’s over\, come connect with fellow students and unwind. \nThese events will be held on 8 July for both Auckland and Wellington. \nAuckland\n8 July 2025 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nVenue: Mr Murdoch’s – Level 1/16 Fort Street\, Auckland Central\, Auckland 1010 \nWellington\n8 July 2025 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm\nVenue: Huxleys – 34 Bowen Street\, Pipitea\, Wellington. \nPlease RSVP to confirm your attendance and select the correct ticket for your location. URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-exam-celebration-drinks/ CATEGORIES:NZSA Students ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250625T083000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250625T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20250402T010556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T204248Z UID:5761-1750840200-1750869000@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | AA Forum event DESCRIPTION:Registrations close on Tuesday 17 June. \n\n\n\n \n \n The event is aimed at AAs and their delegates however is open to all NZSA members\, including those who work closely with AAs\, aspiring AAs\, and those who want to be informed about the issues and challenges facing licensed New Zealand insurance companies. The forum is also open to government agencies\, regulators\, and directors and executives working in the insurance industry\, and industry bodies. \nWhen: Wednesday 25 June\, 8.30am to 4.30pm\, with networking drinks to finish\nWhere: Movenpick 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 \nRegistration includes all forum sessions\, coffee on arrival\, full day catering\, and networking drinks and canapés. \nFeaturing the day’s programme  \nWe’ve pulled together a compelling range of senior government\, regulatory\, industry and Appointed Actuary presenters. In addition\, we have breakout time for General\, and Health and Life Appointed Actuaries\, concluding in a panel discussion where common and unique issues and solutions will be canvassed. \n\n\n\n9.00am-9.15am\nWelcome\, purpose of the Forum and this session\, introduction to programme and speakers Lee-Ann du Toit\, NZSA    President and Chief Actuary of Chubb Life \nThe President will open the forum by introducing the programme and reflecting on the critical importance of the Appointed Actuary role\, weaving in her own recent experience as the newly appointed AA at Chubb Life to illustrate the evolving challenges and responsibilities of the position.\n\n\n9.15am-9.30am   \n                                     \nPerspective on trends\, risks\, and priorities across the financial and insurance sectors Scott McKinnon\, Director of Specialist Supervision\, RBNZ \nScott will share his observations on the insurance sector’s current landscape\, outlining the Reserve Bank’s supervisory approach and clarifying the complementary roles of Appointed Actuaries and Boards in maintaining robust governance and financial stability.\n\n\n9.30am-10.00am\nEnterprise Risk Management Insights. Heting Yang\, Member NZSA’s ERM Committee. \nHeting will present findings from the Society’s 2025 Enterprise Risk Management survey\, highlighting the current and emerging critical risks identified by actuaries and chief risk officers across various sectors and discussing their implications for strategic risk management and future risk management practices.\n\n\n10.00am-11.00am                                        \nFMA Update. Jane Brown\, Head of Insurance\, Davide Ambrosio and Sadia Ubed\, Senior Advisers Insurance\, and Nicolette Woolford\, Senior Adviser Climate Related Disclosures\, will provide an update on Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI)\, its planned Weather Events report\, the Contracts of Insurance Act and Climate Related Disclosures. \n \n\n\n11.00am\nMorning tea break\n\n\n11.20am- 12.00pm                  \nDirector’s and Officers’ Session. Governance perspectives on industry challenges\, risk management and increasing influence in the boardroom David Flacks\, Suncorp New Zealand\, David Whyte\, Provident Insurance and Angela Dixon. \nThis panel discussion will feature experienced insurance company directors\, including the Chairs of Suncorp New Zealand\, David Flacks and Provident Insurance David Whyte\, who will share their perspectives on current industry risks\, governance responses\, and how they leverage Appointed Actuaries in navigating these challenges effectively. They’ll also provide views on how actuaries can increase their influence in the boardroom.\n\n\n12.00pm-12.30pm\nPanel Discussion – regulators and industry leads; topics of strategic importance Facilitated by Greg Bird \nThe session will feature a panel of senior industry and regulatory leaders who will identify and discuss the sector’s most pressing challenges. This will be followed by focused presentations where the leaders will outline strategic priorities and specific response initiatives to address these critical issues.\n\n\n12.30pm-1.30pm\nFMA CEO overview Samantha Barrass Chief Executive\, FMA \nSamantha Barrass\, Chief Executive will provide an update on the FMA’s priorities for the year ahead\n\n\n1.30pm-2.30pm\nLunch\n\n\n2.30pm-3.00pm\nICNZ Update Industry developments and challenges\, strategic priorities\, policy and advocacy update Kris Faafoi Chief Executive ICNZ \nKris will outline the ICNZ strategic priorities for strengthening sector resilience and sustainability and provide insights into the ICNZ’s current policy and advocacy initiatives.\n\n\n3.00pm-3.30pm\nFSC update Industry developments and challenges\, strategic priorities\, policy and advocacy update Kirk Hope Chief Executive FSC \nKirk will discuss how the FSC is responding to some of the strategic challenges faced by the Life and Health insurance sectors\n\n\n3.30pm-4.20pm\nBreakout session on Appointed Actuary and industry topics \nTo conclude the forum\, interactive breakout sessions will allow participants to delve deeper into key themes through sector-specific discussions (Life\, General Insurance\, Health\, and Industry/Regulatory perspectives) under Chatham House rules\, fostering candid exchange of ideas before reconvening to share collective insights and actionable takeaways with the wider audience.\n\n\n4.20pm-4.30pm\nClosing comments and key takeaways \n\n\n4.30pm-5.30pm\nNetworking drinks and  canapés\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThank you to our supporters \nMorning and Afternoon Tea Partner URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-aa-forum-event/ LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel Auckland\, 8 Customs Street East\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250521T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250521T180000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20250403T010106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T010107Z UID:5788-1747846800-1747850400@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Professional Skills Training event - Auckland DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite all members to our first NZSA professionalism skills training events for 2025 \n\n\n\n \n \n These in-person workshops are brought to you by two experienced actuaries and will help you to meet the professionalism components of your CPD. Dayle and Richard will use IFoA training materials and cover the professionalism requirements you need to meet under the NZSA Code of Conduct. \n🗓  Date: Tuesday 21 May\n🕛 Time: 5.00pm – 6.00pm\n📍 Location: AIA House\, Smales Farm\, 74 Taharoto Road\, Takapuna\, Auckland \nAbout the facilitator:\nDayle Noonan is an IFoA qualified actuary . He has spent most of his career in the UK working for life insurers and reinsurers. Now back in NZ\, he is currently at AIA working in the Capital team. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-professional-skills-training-event-auckland/ LOCATION:AIA House\, Smales Farm\, 74 Taharoto Road\, Takapuna\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250520T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20250403T005805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T005826Z UID:5784-1747760400-1747764000@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Professional Skills Training event - Wellington DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite all members to our first NZSA professionalism skills training events for 2025 \n\n\n\n \n \n These in-person workshops are brought to you by two experienced actuaries and will help you to meet the professionalism components of your CPD. Dayle and Richard will use IFoA training materials and cover the professionalism requirements you need to meet under the NZSA Code of Conduct. \n🗓  Date: Tuesday 20 May\n🕛 Time: 5.00pm – 6.00pm\n📍 Location: ACC Justice Centre\, 19 Aitken Street\, Wellington. \nAbout the facilitator:\nRichard Korte is an IFoA qualified actuary. He has spent his career working for life insurers\, health insurers\, social insurers and consulting in both NZ and UK. He is currently at ACC doing his best to ensure the scheme remains financially sustainable for future generations. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-professional-skills-training-event-wellington/ LOCATION:ACC\, Justice Centre\, 19 Aitken Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250507T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20250409T221502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T221703Z UID:5797-1746615600-1746619200@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Applying the new interim solvency standard DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite members to an interactive session to discuss experiences with preparing the solvency return under ISS2 for the first time. \n\n\n\n \n \n Following the recent introduction of the new 2nd amendment to the interim solvency standard we would like to invite members to an interactive session to discuss experiences with preparing the solvency return under ISS2 for the first time. \nMembers currently preparing returns will discuss how they are applying the standard across Life/Health and GI. We will then open for questions and discussion. \nWhat: Interactive working session\nWhen: 11am (NZT)\, Wednesday 7 May \nThis will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule* \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \n*Under the Chatham House Rule\, anyone who comes to a meeting is free to use information from the discussion\, but is not allowed to reveal who made any particular comment. It is designed to increase openness of discussion.  URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-applying-the-new-interim-solvency-standard/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250409T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250409T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20250305T205318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T205319Z UID:5704-1744218000-1744225200@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Member Sessional Wellington DESCRIPTION:The NZSA Council would like to invite you to our first member sessional for the year \n\n\n\n \n \n The sessional’s will be a presentation on our 2025 strategy and ongoing strategic initiatives to lead our profession. \nThis will include: \n\nCouncil update on our strategy and strategic priorities for 2025\nTopline results from our member survey\nFinancial update and refocus post AGM held in November 2024\nWhat you can expect to see over the year\nDiscussion and Q&A\nDrinks and networking\n\nWe’re also keen to hear what discussion items you’d like us to cover – please send topics to society@actuaries.org.nz by 21 March. \nLocation: PwC\, The Sandbox – Level 2\, PwC Centre\, 10 Waterloo Quay\, Pipitea\, Wellington. Guests to come to level 4 reception\, before being led down to level 2. \nPlease register below and we look forward to seeing you there! It is critically important for  Council members to hear and discuss all the different perspectives and include these views as we continue to modernise our society together and make financial sense of the future in New Zealand. URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-member-sessional-wellington/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250408T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20250305T204948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T205131Z UID:5700-1744131600-1744138800@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Member Sessional Auckland (incl virtual option) DESCRIPTION:The NZSA Council would like to invite you to our first member sessional for the year \n\n\n\n \n \n The sessional’s will be a presentation on our 2025 strategy and ongoing strategic initiatives to lead our profession. \nThis will include: \n\nCouncil update on our strategy and strategic priorities for 2025\nTopline results from our member survey\nFinancial update and refocus post AGM held in November 2024\nWhat you can expect to see over the year\nDiscussion and Q&A\nDrinks and networking\n\nWe’re also keen to hear what discussion items you’d like us to cover – please send topics to society@actuaries.org.nz by 21 March. \nLocation: KPMG\, Boardroom 1 and 3\, 18 Viaduct Harbour Avenue\, Auckland. \nPlease register below and we look forward to seeing you there! It is critically important for  Council members to hear and discuss all the different perspectives and include these views as we continue to modernise our society together and make financial sense of the future in New Zealand. URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-member-sessional-auckland-incl-virtual-option/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20250224T180254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T204515Z UID:5683-1742320800-1742328000@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Actuarial Career Pathways DESCRIPTION:The NZSA is excited to announce the return of our Career Pathways event. \n\n\n\n \n \n Discover the Pathways to a Successful Actuarial Career \nIt’s been a while since our last one\, and we’re thrilled to bring it back this year. This will provide aspiring actuaries with valuable insights into the various career opportunities within the actuarial field. \nEvent Details \n\nAuckland Event 📅 Date: Tuesday\, 18 March 📍 Venue: PwC 🕒 Time: 6pm\nWellington Event 📅 Postponed – new date coming soon.\n\nHighlights \n\nHear from experienced actuaries about their career paths.\nEngage in an interactive Q&A session.\nNetwork with fellow aspiring actuaries.\n\nRegister now to secure your spot. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-actuarial-career-pathways/ LOCATION:PwC Auckland\, Chubb Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250312T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250312T180000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20250128T201459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T024946Z UID:5634-1741798800-1741802400@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Webinar 2024 conference series: Strong Towns\, 12 March DESCRIPTION:Please join presenter Adam Follington\, for a one-hour deep dive into his popular 2024 conference presentation\, Strong Towns\, and conference Convenor and member of the Sustainability Interest Group Shami Shearer who will introduce Adam and facilitate a Q&A session at the end. \n\n\n\n \n \n This presentation will introduce the philosophy of “Strong Towns”\, an increasingly popular non-political movement\, aimed at encouraging more sustainable urban development and answer some of the key questions facing our society today: \n\nWhy are our cities slowly going broke?\nWhy do we have a housing crisis?\nWhy are we so car-dependent?\n\nAbout the webinar \nStrong Towns argues that recent city growth has been a great “suburban experiment”\, driven by the rise of the motorcar and exacerbated by perverse financial incentives and strict zoning laws. This had led us into a form of suburban development which is placing a tremendous strain on city finances\, as they must maintain their ever increasing (and slowly deteriorating) infrastructure. Most councils are under severe financial pressure and contemplating large rate increases. \nSome of the things we will cover in this presentation are: \n\nHow cities grew sustainably and sensibly for centuries\nWhy the motorcar and the rise of suburbs changed this and led to a great ”suburban experiment”\nHow this experiment is fuelled by perverse financial incentives – the “growth Ponzi scheme”\nWhy this is slowly sending our councils and cities broke\nHow it leads to multiple other issues including the housing crisis and congestion\nRe-thinking the purpose of streets – from a transport medium to a tax-raising mechanism\nThe difference between streets and roads and the danger of ‘stroads’\n\nThese problems can be remedied however it requires new ways of thinking and challenging the existing perverse incentives and norms. It won’t be easy\, and the solutions will be controversial. \nIt also suggests a very practical and pragmatic way to approach some of today’s major issues\, which can often feel overwhelming and somewhat nebulous (e.g. climate change\, intergenerational equity\, housing\, insurance climate risk mitigation). Strong Towns shows that these issues have partly arisen because we have simply ‘forgotten the basics’ and broken the financial links between a city’s costs and revenues. \nAt its heart\, Strong Towns is also a belief in common-sense long-term financial management. For that reason\, it lends itself well to actuarial analysis. We will explore how actuaries could play a useful role in this area. \nMore about our presenter \nAdam Follington\, who leads Quantium’s New Zealand operations\, discovered his passion for Strong Towns principles while exploring his city by e-bike. His data-driven background as an actuary complements his advocacy for creating more resilient\, financially sustainable communities. In addition to serving as Appointed Actuary to two New Zealand insurers\, Adam brings both analytical expertise and practical experience to discussions about transforming our cities into more liveable\, economically vibrant spaces. URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-webinar-2024-conference-series-strong-towns-25-february/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250225T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250225T180000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20250204T023901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T023904Z UID:5657-1740502800-1740506400@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Webinar 2024 conference series: Actuaries engagement with global climate organisations\, 25 February DESCRIPTION:Please join presenter Rade Musulin for a one-hour discussion of the International Actuarial Association’s work to engage with global climate organizations. Convenor and member of the Sustainability Interest Group Darren Fleming\, will introduce Rade and facilitate a Q&A session at the end. \n\n\n\n \n \n This presentation will review the recent formation of the IAA’s Climate and Sustainability Committee and its planned work with various supranational organizations like the IPCC\, UNEP\, UNDP\, SIF\, PSI\, and PCAF (an acronym guide will be provided in the session). It will also cover COP29\, which Rade attended as the representative of the global actuarial profession. It will address some key questions facing the actuarial profession on climate and sustainability: \n\nWhat is the IAA’s vision for the new committee?\nWhat was learned at COP29 and how can actuaries participate in mitigation and adaptation?\nHow will recent geopolitical developments\, such as the recent US election\, affect this?\n\nAbout the webinar \nActuarial organizations around the world have been ramping up their capabilities in climate and sustainability. This reflects the growing opportunities for actuaries to work on a wide range of projects in this area. The IAA\, as the global entity representing actuarial associations like the NZSA\, has been building capabilities for many years in this space. Our speaker\, Rade Musulin\, has been involved in climate issues in the IAA for almost 15 years\, and has been appointed Chair of the IAA’s new Climate and Sustainability Committee. \nRade will give the attendees an overview of the IAA’s recent work and plans for the next year. \nThe webinar will then focus on COP29. Rade represented the IAA at the three most recent COPs in Egypt\, the UAE\, and Azerbaijan. He will provide an overview of things relevant to actuaries at COP29. \nThe presentation will close with a few comments on the recent US elections. Rade spent over 25 years working in politics and public policy in both Washington and various US states. He has a strong understanding of the US political system and how things may change under the new Administration regarding climate policy. \nMore about our presenter \nRade Musulin is a Principal at Finity Consulting in Sydney\, Australia\, focusing on extreme events and climate risk. Previously he served as the Chief Executive Officer of FBAlliance Insurance\, Chief Operating Officer of Aon Benfield Analytics Asia Pacific\, and Vice President Operations\, Public Affairs\, and Reinsurance for the Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Companies. \nRade is Chair of the International Actuarial Association’s Climate and Sustainability Committee. He serves on the Actuaries Institute’s Climate and Sustainability Practice Committee and was Vice President – Casualty for the American Academy of Actuaries from 2016 – 2018. He was named as co-winner of the Actuaries Institute’s Actuary of the Year award in 2023. He has been an author on several peer reviewed academic papers and is a member of the Editorial Board for Oxford University’s Environmental Hazards Journal. \nHis main areas of interest include how changing population demographics affect catastrophe exposure\, climate change adaptation\, applications of catastrophe models for disaster planning in developing countries\, building code development\, and community resilience. He represented the International Actuarial Association at COP 27 in Egypt in 2022\, COP 28 in Dubai in 2023\, and COP 29 in Azerbaijan in 2024. URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-webinar-2024-conference-series-actuaries-engagement-with-global-climate-organisations-25-february/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250212T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250212T180000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20241218T011459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T011502Z UID:5619-1739379600-1739383200@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | New RIIG report: Spending patterns through retirement DESCRIPTION:Join report author Alison O’Connell and RIIG Convenor Ian Perera to explore the RIIG’s latest report \n\n\n\n \n \n Join report author Alison O’Connell and RIIG Convenor Ian Perera to explore the RIIG’s latest report “Spending patterns through retirement: what they mean for retirement planning and drawdown“. This challenges the commonly used assumption that retirees keep spending at the same level in real terms throughout retirement. \nLearn about new local evidence and international evidence that RIIG have brought together\, and actuarial thinking and analysis which shows that spending tends to decrease in real terms (adjusted for inflation) throughout retirement which means that the amount needed to be saved for retirement could be less than commonly assumed. \nHere more about RIIG’s two key recommendations for policymakers: \n\nThat industry and government should review and adjust their assumptions and tools to reflect the typical reduction in spending through retirement.\nThat in personal planning for later life\, retirees should consider the impact of their own spending reducing in real terms.\n\nRegister now to secure your place. This is an important webinar for all of us and highlights some excellent actuarial work! URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-new-riig-report-spending-patterns-through-retirement/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241211T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20241113T224632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T224728Z UID:5478-1733918400-1733925600@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Christmas Lunches - Auckland and Wellington DESCRIPTION:Join us for a festive celebration filled with great food and even better company! \n\n\n\n \n \n 🎄 You’re Invited to the Annual NZSA Christmas Lunch! 🎄 \nJoin us for a festive celebration filled with great food and even better company! This is a wonderful opportunity to catch up with each other one last time before a well-earned break over the Christmas/New Year period. \nTickets are $45 per person and $20 per person for NZSA volunteers\, which covers your 2-course (or equivalent) 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 12 months. Please ensure you select the correct ticket type when registering. \n🗓 Date: Wednesday 11th December\n🕛 Time: 12pm to 2pm\n📍 Locations: \nAuckland: Fantail & Turtle\, Goodside\, Smales Farm\, 72 Taharoto Road\, Takapuna (please let us know of any dietary requirements when registering)\nWellington: St Johns Bar & Eatery\, 5 Cable Street\, Te Aro\, Wellington \nRegistrations will close on Wednesday 4th December\, so please register early to ensure your place. We look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/christmas-lunches/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241124T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241127T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20230801T003219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T013314Z UID:4178-1732467600-1732726800@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA Conference 2024 DESCRIPTION:Register now to secure your spot – we can’t wait to welcome you! \n\n\n\n \n \n The New Zealand Society of Actuaries conference will be hosted at the Napier War Memorial Centre from Sunday 24 – Wednesday 27 November 2024 and this year’s theme is Actuaries Uncorked: A vintage of diversity and sustainability. \nPlease visit the official conference website by clicking register here below\, for more information. URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-conference-2024/ LOCATION:Napier War Memorial Centre\, 48 Marine Parade\, Napier\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/08/NZSA-Uncorked-Theme.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241124T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241124T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20240911T025116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T025119Z UID:5126-1732464000-1732467600@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Annual General Meeting of the Society \n\n\n\n \n \n Join us for the Annual General Meeting of the Society\, which will be held on Sunday 24th November 2024\, in person\, at the Napier War Memorial Centre. \nThe meeting will start at 4.00pm. URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-annual-general-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241106T083000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241106T093000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20240918T030807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T030847Z UID:5137-1730881800-1730885400@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Sessional Meeting Presentation. Webinar 2: The Emperor’s New Climate Scenarios DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce a two part webinar series on climate change focussing on how actuaries can contribute.  We’re fortunate to have the lead author of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ recent series of reports on climate change\, Sandy Trust\, join us for this insightful webinar series. \nDate: 6 November\nTime: 8.30 AM – 9:30 AM \nScenario modelling is an important component of the actuarial risk-management toolkit. In the context of climate change\, scenario modelling enables financial institutions and regulators to investigate the impact of different climate futures\, which is important given the challenges we face. \nSandy Trust\, lead author of The Emperor’s New Climate Scenarios\, will again join us to share the key findings of this paper and help us understand how a deeper understanding of climate change\, including tipping points\, can improve financial services climate- scenario modelling. \nOverview: \n\n8:30 AM: Presentation on “The Emperor’s New Climate Scenarios” and Its Implications\n9:00 AM: Q&A Session\n9:15 AM: Closing Remarks URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-sessional-meeting-presentation-the-emperors-new-climate-scenarios/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241017T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20240903T011618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T025549Z UID:5122-1729182600-1729195200@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Future Pathways Wellington DESCRIPTION:The NZSA Student Committee is excited to present Future Pathways 2024 \n\n\n\n \n \n The NZSA Student Committee is excited to present Future Pathways 2024 – an event where our students and young actuaries take the stage. Similar to previous years\, we will have presentations showcasing the varied and interesting types of work that actuaries do. We are looking forward to another great turnout this year! \nThis event holds special significance for us as we remember and honour Joe Benbow\, who was the initiator of Future Pathways. As we gather to celebrate the achievements and potential of our students\, we do so with deep gratitude for Joe’s contributions. \nWellington session: Thursday 17 October 2024 4.30pm- 8.00pm\, Chubb Life 100 Willis Street Wellington. \nBoth sessions run from 5-7pm and will be followed by light drinks and nibbles. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Richard Zhou\, Lucia Lu\, or Shawn Sreedhar \nPlease RSVP by Friday 4 October 2024. \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-future-pathways-wellington-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241015T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20240903T011455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T025514Z UID:5120-1729009800-1729022400@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Future Pathways Auckland DESCRIPTION:The NZSA Student Committee is excited to present Future Pathways 2024 \n\n\n\n \n \n The NZSA Student Committee is excited to present Future Pathways 2024 – an event where our students and young actuaries take the stage. Similar to previous years\, we will have presentations showcasing the varied and interesting types of work that actuaries do. We are looking forward to another great turnout this year! \nThis event holds special significance for us as we remember and honour Joe Benbow\, who was the initiator of Future Pathways. As we gather to celebrate the achievements and potential of our students\, we do so with deep gratitude for Joe’s contributions. \nAuckland session: Tuesday 15 October 2024 4.30pm- 8.00pm\, PwC Level 27 15 Customs Street West Auckland CBD \nBoth sessions run from 5-7pm and will be followed by light drinks and nibbles. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Richard Zhou\, Lucia Lu\, or Shawn Sreedhar \nPlease RSVP by Friday 4 October 2024. \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-future-pathways-auckland-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241002T181500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241002T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20240918T030125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T030143Z UID:5135-1727892900-1727897400@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Sessional Meeting Presentation. Webinar 1: Climate Scorpion – the sting is in the tail DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce a two part webinar series on climate change focussing on how actuaries can contribute.  We’re fortunate to have the lead author of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ recent series of reports on climate change\, Sandy Trust\, join us for this insightful webinar series. \n‘Climate Scorpion – the sting is in the tail’ is the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ third report in collaboration with climate scientists. It shows that climate risks are complex\, interconnected\, and could threaten the basis of our society and economy. \nThe report introduces the concept of Planetary Solvency to support long-term policy decisions. Just as financial solvency assessments assess the ability of a financial entity to pay claims\, Planetary Solvency would combine nature\, climate\, and societal risk assessments to assess risks to the ecosystem services that underpin our society\, both now and in the future. \nOverview: \n\n6:15 PM: Introduction to NZSA Climate  Statement by the Sustainability Interest Group (15 mins)\n6:30 PM: Presentation on “Climate Scorpion” and Its Implications\n7:10 PM: Q&A Session\n7:25 PM: Closing Remarks URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-sessional-meeting-presentation-webinar-1-climate-scorpion-the-sting-is-in-the-tail/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240814T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240814T181500 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20240617T230723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T031406Z UID:4944-1723653000-1723659300@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:Actuaries: Champions of Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Join us on 14th August to understand how you can incorporate sustainability principles into your actuarial work \n\n\n\n \n \n In 2015\, all member states of the United Nations adopted ‘The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’. This includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets aimed at achieving peace and prosperity for people and the planet. With just 6 years left on the timeline\, much of the progress made over the years has been erased\, slowed\, or halted by COVID-19\, global conflicts and the resulting high inflationary environment\, as well as the growing impacts of climate change. \nAs part of a well-respected profession\, actuaries are expected to act in the public’s best interest. In this context\, it is vital that we play our part in this global partnership towards sustainability across developed and developing countries as well as public and private sectors. \nJoin us on 14th August to understand how you can incorporate sustainability principles into your actuarial work. For those online\, we will commence at 4:45pm sharp. \nAuckland: Deloitte\, Level 23\, 1 Queen Street\, Auckland CBD \nWellington: Deloitte\, Level 12\, 20 Customhouse Quay\, Wellington \nVirtual: Members can also join virtually. Please select this option when registering. \nPlease RSVP by 7 August. URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/actuaries-champions-of-sustainability/ LOCATION:Deloitte – Auckland and Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240730T143000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240730T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20240717T215345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T031209Z UID:5025-1722349800-1722355200@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:Personal Branding for Actuaries DESCRIPTION:A special event offered by Actuaries Institute for NZSA members\, presented by Julia Lessing \n\n\n\n \n \n Whether you’re a young professional or a more experiences practitioner\, standing out in today’s competitive landscape requires a strong personal brand. It shapes how others perceive your expertise and value – ultimately influencing career advancement. \nJoin our Personal Branding for Actuaries Insights Session led by Julia Lessing\, from Guardian Actuarial to get a better understanding of: \n\nWhat is meant by a personal brand\nWhy a personal brand is important\nHow to define your personal brand\nDetermine whether your actual personal brand is what you want it to be\nHow to build your personal brand\n\n \n  \nJulia Lessing is a qualified actuary\, certified coach and the Director of Guardian Actuarial. She is leading a mission to foster forward-thinking leaders in the actuarial industry and runs the Guardian Actuarial Leadership Program to help actuaries to build their communication\, management and leadership skills. \n  \nRegister your virtual attendance below free of charge to NZSA members (thanks to Actuaries Institute). URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/personal-branding-for-actuaries/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240723T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240723T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 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:20260417T084450 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:20240709T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240709T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20240605T014935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T022157Z UID:4916-1720544400-1720553400@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:APAC Ethics and Professionalism Seminar DESCRIPTION:Join actuaries across the Asia-Pacific to tackle local and global issues around professionalism \n\n\n\n \n \n The New Zealand Society of Actuaries is excited to support the hugely popular\, Actuaries Institute Australia Asia-Pacific Ethics & Professionalism Seminar on Tuesday\, 9 July! This virtual seminar connects actuaries and associations across the region and focuses on the urgent and emerging challenges surrounding ethics and professionalism. \nSeminar topics: \n\nClimate risk\nData science & the ethics of AI\nSpeaking up and upholding ethical standards (workshop)\n\nNeed more reasons to attend? \n\nGain professionalism training: the latest insights on ethics and professionalism relevant to your work. \nCollaborate and connect: Join fellow actuaries from across the APAC region to forge new connections and strengthen existing ones.\nBenchmark and share: Share ideas and explore different scenarios to stay at the forefront of industry practices.\nGain practical insights: Absorb actionable insights and strategies that you can apply directly at work to drive positive outcomes.\nEngage in an interactive Q&A Session: The seminar will conclude with an interactive\, virtual Q&A session where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and gain deeper understanding directly from our speakers.\n\nDate and time: Tuesday\, 9 July 5pm – 7.30pm NZST. Explore your timezone. \nPricing: Australian resident non-member: AUD$70. Non-Australian resident non-member: AUD$63.64. \nLocation: This is a virtual seminar. \nOur speakers \n\nJonathon Ko\, KPMG China\nRamona Meyricke\, IMF Investors\nYan Sun\, Resolution Life\, Asia\nFei Huang\, UNSW Business AI Lab\nStuart Turner\, Zurich Australia\nSaffron Sweeney\, Aon\nSim Ng\, Prudential Group\n\nView the programme  URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/apac-ethics-and-professionalism-seminar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2024/06/APAC_NA_tile-002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240627T164500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240627T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20240422T225114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T022045Z UID:4775-1719506700-1719514800@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA | Mini Golf and Pizza Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of fun-filled activities as we tee off at Holey Moley\, your ultimate mini-golf destination! \n\n\n\n \n \n It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to our upcoming social event at Holey Moley in Wellington\, Auckland\, and Christchurch. This is one of a number of social and sessional events we have planned for members over coming months. \nJoin us for an evening of fun-filled activities as we tee off at Holey Moley\, your ultimate mini-golf destination! Get ready to putt your way through 9 holes of exciting challenges\, all while indulging in delicious pizza\, snacks\, and refreshing drinks. This promises to be an event to remember\, filled with laughter\, camaraderie\, and friendly competition. \nThe ticket price is $25 per person\, which gets you 9 holes of mini golf\, pizza\, snacks\, and your first drink. \nAs an added bonus\, there will be a surprise prize awaiting the winner at each location\, so bring your A-game and your lucky golfing socks! \nBeyond the games and gastronomic delights\, this event presents an excellent opportunity for networking and forging new connections within the actuarial community. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out in your actuarial journey\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. \nTo secure your spot at this unforgettable event\, we would appreciate an RSVP as early as possible to confirm numbers at the venue. At the latest\, please RSVP by 21 June 2024. \nDate: Thursday 27th June 2024\nTime: 4.45pm – 7.00pm \nAuckland: Holey Moley\, 204 Quay Street\, Viaduct Auckland \nWellington: Holey Moley\, 1 Willis Street\, Wellington Central \nChristchurch: Holey Moley\, 617-619 Colombo Street\, Christchurch Central \nWe look forward to seeing you there for an evening of golf\, pizza\, and good times! URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-mini-golf-and-pizza-night/ LOCATION:Holey Moley Auckland | Wellington | Christchurch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240531T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240531T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20240513T224809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T022714Z UID:4870-1717174800-1717182000@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA Student Drinks - Wellington DESCRIPTION:We are throwing the first NZSA student committee event of the year and we want you there! \n\n\n\n \n \n Exciting news! We are throwing the first NZSA student committee event of the year and we want you there. It’s going to be a blast! As students\, we’re all in this together\, and this event is the perfect chance for us to hang out and connect. \nYou’ll get to meet students from all sorts of backgrounds and industries\, which could lead to some awesome new friendships and opportunities for your studies and career. Can’t wait to catch up with old friends and make some new ones! URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-student-drinks-wellington/ LOCATION:Huxley’s\, 34 Bowen Street\, Pipitea\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240529T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240529T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084450 CREATED:20240513T223924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T022322Z UID:4863-1717002000-1717009200@actuaries.org.nz SUMMARY:NZSA Student Drinks - Auckland DESCRIPTION:We are throwing the first NZSA student committee event of the year and we want you there! \n\n\n\n \n \n Exciting news! We are throwing the first NZSA student committee event of the year and we want you there. It’s going to be a blast! As students\, we’re all in this together\, and this event is the perfect chance for us to hang out and connect. \nYou’ll get to meet students from all sorts of backgrounds and industries\, which could lead to some awesome new friendships and opportunities for your studies and career. Can’t wait to catch up with old friends and make some new ones! URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-student-drinks-auckland/ LOCATION:Good George North Wharf\, 1 Jellicoe Street\, North Wharf\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://actuaries.org.nz/content/uploads/2023/11/NZSA-Folded-Card-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR