Mini-golf and pizza night
2025-08-28 16:45 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
We are delighted to invite you to our annual mini-golf event in Wellington and Auckland. Join us for a night of fun and friendly competition as we tee off at Holey Moley, the ultimate mini-golf destination! This event is subsidised by the NZSA, reducing the ticket price to $35 per person, which includes:– 9 holes of mini-golf– A selection of pizza, snacks, and your first drink– A chance to win spot prizes at each locationWhether you’re a mini-golf pro or a first-timer, this event promises to be an evening filled with laughter and camaraderie. Beyond the games and good food, this is a fantastic opportunity to network and strengthen connections within the actuarial community. Whether you’re just starting your career or are a seasoned pro, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Event DetailsDate: Thursday 28 August 2025Time: 4.45pm – 7.00pmLocations:Auckland: Holey Moley, 204 Quay Street, Viaduct, AucklandWellington: Holey Moley, 1 Willis Street, Wellington CentralTo secure your spot, please RSVP as soon as possible. The final deadline to RSVP is Wednesday 20 August 2025. We look forward to seeing you there! Ngā mihiNZSA Events Committee

Climate Change Impacts on New Zealand’s Hydrological Regimes
2025-09-30 17:00 - 18:00
Join our Sustainability Interest Group for a session exploring the impacts of climate change on New Zealand’s water systems. With water resources being vital to human survival, even short-term disruptions can have serious consequences.In this session, we’ll present an overview of the assumptions, methods, limitations, and regional-scale findings from a national assessment of climate change impacts on hydrological regimes in New Zealand. This work integrates the IPCC 5th climate projection ensemble for New Zealand with a pre-parameterised hydrological model to assess future water scenarios.Highlights include:– Case studies with some of the challenges associated with the use and interpretation of the datasets to inform water resource and hydrological extreme investigations– Insights into water resource planning and hydrological extremes– A review on expected differences associated with the use of IPCC 6th Assessment results.📅 Date: Tuesday 30 September🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM📍 Location: OnlineDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insight into the future of water in New Zealand under a changing climate.About our SpeakerDr Christian Zammit is a hydrologist with a MSc in small scale hydrology and PhD in Soil Physics (University Joseph Fourier- France). He works for NIWA, and his research interests include developing improved methods for making hydrological predictions in ungauged catchments, understanding the spatial variability in hydrological response through measurement, conceptualisation and modelling of surface water and groundwater flow across landscape and temporal scales, and uncertainty quantification in water resource and weather-related hazard management.

Social Investment and the role of actuaries - Sessional
2025-10-29 17:00 - 18:30
Social investment is a cornerstone of the Government’s approach to efficiently and effectively deliver and commission social services. It is about better enabling people, whānau, families, and communities to achieve outcomes and thrive, by using data, evidence and different ways of working. In this sessional meeting, Andrew Webber (Chief Economist) and Jenn Dobinson (Chief Technology Officer) from the Social Investment Agency will discuss the Social Investment approach and core challenges the agency is working on, including:Identifying with whom and how to intervene to deliver the biggest impact and value for moneyMonitoring and evaluating progress of social servicesProjecting long-term impacts of social servicesUsing AI tools to analyse social sector spending.We will discuss how the actuarial skillset can potentially help meet these challenges. Event DetailsDate: Wednesday 29 October 2025Time: 5-6:30pmLocations: Deloitte Wellington, Level 12/20 Customhouse Quay, Wellington CentralVirtual Option: YesPlease register to attend. Ngā mihiEvents CommitteeNew Zealand Society of Actuaries

NZSA | Financial Services Forum
2025-11-26 08:30 - 16:15 | Mövenpick Hotel Auckland, 8 Customs Street East, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
2025 Financial Services Forum: Innovation, Regulation & Risk in a Changing World

New Zealand Society of Actuaries
2025 Financial Services Forum: Innovation, Regulation & Risk in a Changing World
Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025, 8.30am-4.15pm
Venue: Rangitoto Brown Room, Mövenpick Hotel, 8 Customs Street East, Auckland
Forum Introduction
In an era of regulatory reform, climate volatility, rapid advances in data science, and shifting consumer expectations, the financial services sector is entering a new phase of transformation. The NZSA Financial Services Forum provides a vital platform for dialogue across industry, government, and the actuarial profession.
Bringing together regulators, insurers, reinsurers, academics, and financial services professionals, this year’s forum focuses on the key forces shaping the sector—from insurance regulation and conduct standards to the latest in genetic testing, climate risk, and AI-driven innovation.
Who Should Attend?

Actuaries and insurance professionals
Financial services leaders and strategists
Government regulators and policy advisors
Risk and compliance managers
Data, tech, and innovation specialists

Join the Conversation
The 2025 Financial Services Forum is a rare opportunity to engage with a diverse group of experts and stakeholders, working together to strengthen the future of New Zealand’s financial system. We look forward to welcoming you.
Programme (subject to change)
Morning Session: Regulatory Landscape and Evolving Risk Factors
8:30 AM – Registration and Networking Tea and Coffee
9:00 AM – Welcome and Opening Remarks
NZSA President, Lee-Ann du Toit
Setting the scene: the changing face of financial services, and the value of cross-sector collaboration in times of transformation.
9:15 AM – RBNZ Regulatory Update on IPSA
Annette Crequer, Manager Policy & Regulatory Stewardship, Neesha Morar, Advisor, Prudential Policy, Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Facilitated by Ben Coulter, Convenor, NZSA IPSA Working Group
An in-depth look at proposed changes under the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act review, implications for insurers, and the process and path ahead for legislation, followed by Q&A.
9:45 AM – COFI and the Contracts of Insurance Act: What You Need to Know
Jane Brown, Head of Insurance, Financial Markets Authority
A focused session on compliance expectations under the Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) regime, and how the new Contracts of Insurance Act is reshaping disclosure obligations, fairness in product design, and consumer outcomes.
10:15 AM – Morning Tea
10:45 AM – Climate Change and Life Insurance: Global Perspectives and Local Impacts
Dr Andreas Armuss, Chief Medical Officer for the Asia-Pacific region, Munich Re – via MS Teams. Introduced and facilitated by Darren Fleming, Convenor NZSA Sustainability Interest Group.
A global reinsurer’s perspective on how climate change is influencing longevity, health, mortality, and morbidity risks—with a particular focus on Australia and insights from other regions such as Europe— and the critical steps New Zealand may need to take. Climate change and climate-related risks—including natural disasters and emerging infectious diseases—pose a complex challenge to human health globally. To remain resilient, life and health insurers must better understand the implications for underwriting, portfolio management, and claims, drawing lessons from international experiences while considering local adaptation strategies.
11:30 AM – Genetic Testing: Opportunities and Challenges for Insurers
Professor Andrew Shelling, University of Auckland, and Fay Sowerby, Chair of Breast Cancer Cure. This session will consider an insurer’s rights with regards to genetic test results. Andrew established “AGenDA” [Against Genomic Discrimination in Aotearoa] and Fay has worked alongside Andrew with that endeavor. AGenDA has called for a ban on insurers to be able to ask for and use genetic test results in life and health insurance underwriting decisions. Fay and Andrew will present their position and then take questions from the floor. We look forward to a session not to be missed.
12:30 PM – Networking Lunch
Afternoon Session: Technology, Transformation, and Emerging Trends
1:30 PM – AI in Life Insurance: Underwriting and Anti-Fraud Innovation
Seema Bangera, Chief Claims Officer at Fidelity Life, Mariette Van Niekerk, Director Trustworthy AI expert at Deloitte and Jamie Auld, Technical Claims Manager at AA Insurance.
A practical exploration of how artificial intelligence is transforming life insurance—from faster, smarter underwriting to enhanced fraud detection. Includes real-world case studies and discussion on responsible AI adoption.
2:15 PM – Reimaging TPD
Mark McClenahan, Head of Pricing Australia & New Zealand and Michael Paff, Head of Client Markets and Product at Swiss Re
Will present about the TPD experience in Australia. Has TPD had its day? In response to poor experience in Australia Swiss Re is supporting a severity based TPD product as a solution to the problem. Is a severity based product the answer? Will Australian experience be replicated in New Zealand? Swiss Re have recently announced they have paused new business activities in Australasia for life insurance until the market demonstrates a clear shift to sustainable product design, an unprecedented step. This session will surely be thought provoking and not to be missed.
3:00 PM – Voice of the Actuary : What’s on the Minds of Actuaries? Driving Change Through Data and Influence
Jenny Parker, Partner – Compliance, Risk, Legal & Actuarial, Convergence
Discover what today’s actuaries are really thinking. Drawing on fresh survey results and behavioural insights, this session explores how actuaries are shaping strategic decisions, guiding organisations through uncertainty, and using their unique skillsets to influence change in an increasingly complex world.
3:15 PM – Afternoon Tea
3:45 PM – Technology and Protection: Innovation at the Intersection
Featuring Neill Law, General Manager Operations, NZ Police Association. Introduced by Nathan Thomas, NZSA Council member
Digital innovation is reshaping how protection products are developed, underwritten, and delivered. This session spotlights the NZ Police Association’s new insurance and underwriting platform, a purpose-built solution designed to modernise risk assessment and enhance the insurance experience for members.
We’ll explore how this initiative reflects broader trends in digital transformation across insurance, including:
– Smarter, faster underwriting through technology
– Customised solutions for affinity groups
– The evolving role of actuaries in platform design and implementation
Join us to see how innovation in protection is setting the pace for the future of insurance.
4:15 PM – Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM NZSA AGM, Followed by Networking Drinks

Annual General Meeting
2025-11-26 16:30 - 18:00
Registrations are now open for the Society’s Annual General MeetingWe’re pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the 2025 New Zealand Society of Actuaries (NZSA) Annual General Meeting, taking place on 26 November. You can join us in person in Auckland or online – full details are provided below.Date: Wednesday 26 NovemberTime: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (followed by networking drinks)Location: Mövenpick Hotel, Auckland and onlineVirtual Option: If you would like to attend virtually, please register via this link.The AGM follows the Financial Services Forum and takes place the evening before the General Insurance Forum.This year’s meeting will cover progress on the 2025–2026 Strategy, plans for 2026, and proposed changes to rules and subscriptions.Meeting papers and proxy forms will be sent out in early November.Kind regardsLee-Ann du ToitPresident

NZSA - Informal AA Forum Dinner
2025-11-26 19:00 - 21:00
Next session: Instead of a quarterly half day session, we are planning an informal AA and delegate dinner after the NZSA AGM (private/quiet room, pay your own way).Location – Ortolana, 33 Tyler Street, Britomart, Auckland CentralTime – 7pm

NZSA | General Insurance Seminar
2025-11-27 08:30 - 16:30 | Mövenpick Hotel Auckland, 8 Customs Street East, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
2025 General Insurance Forum: From Perils to Preparedness: Leadership, Risk and Resilience

New Zealand Society of Actuaries
2025 General Insurance Forum: From Perils to Preparedness: Leadership, Risk and Resilience
Date: Thursday 27 November, 8.30am-4.30pm, followed by networking drinks
Venue: Rangitoto Brown Room, Mövenpick Hotel, 8 Customs Street East, Auckland
Forum Introduction
As New Zealand grapples with the increasing complexity of natural hazard risk, climate volatility, cyber threats, and rising cost pressures, the general insurance sector faces critical decisions at boardroom, operational, and regulatory levels.
The NZSA 2025 General Insurance Forum brings together insurance leaders, actuaries, risk professionals, government agencies, and strategic advisors to examine the most pressing challenges and emerging innovations shaping the industry. This year’s forum offers a boardroom-level perspective on emerging risks, in-depth sessions on climate and cyber insurance, and diverse stakeholder views on solvency, disclosure, and the evolving financial response to disasters.
From strategic decision-making and capital management to risk modelling and sustainability reporting, this forum is designed to foster meaningful dialogue, share cross-sector insights, and support better outcomes for the sector and the communities it serves. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and lead.
Who Should Attend?

General insurance actuaries and pricing specialists
Risk and capital modelling professionals
Reinsurers and catastrophe modellers
Insurance company directors and executives
Government regulators and policy advisors
Climate risk and disaster finance experts

Join Us
The NZSA 2025 General Insurance Forum is where strategic insight meets actuarial expertise. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with leaders, challenge assumptions, and contribute to the future of general insurance in New Zealand.
Programme (subject to change)
Morning Session: Strategic Direction and Systemic Risk
8:30 AM – Registration and networking tea and coffee
9:00 AM – Welcome and Opening Remarks
Greg Bird, NZSA Vice President
Setting the scene: the growing complexity of risk—climate volatility, cyber threats, and cost pressures—and the critical decisions facing the general insurance sector.
9:10 AM – View from the Boardroom: Emerging Issues for General Insurers
Panel Discussion hosted by Scott Lewis, NZSA Council and Immediate Past President
Directors: Mary-Jane Daly, Craig Stobo and Kate Armstrong
A candid conversation with senior insurance leaders and directors about the shifting general insurance landscape.
Topics include:

Key boardroom decisions in the face of climate, cyber, and cost volatility
Evolving stakeholder expectations
How actuaries can shape strategic direction and improve foresight

10:00 AM – Voice of the Actuary : What’s on the Minds of Actuaries? Driving Change Through Data and Influence
Jenny Parker, Partner – Compliance, Risk, Legal & Actuarial, Convergence
Discover what today’s actuaries are really thinking. Drawing on fresh survey results and behavioural insights, this session explores how actuaries are shaping strategic decisions, guiding organisations through uncertainty, and using their unique skillsets to influence change in an increasingly complex world.
10:15 AM – Morning Tea – Sponsored by Taylor Fry
10.45 AM – Medical Claims Inflation: Where to Next?
Anagha Pasche, Convenor NZSA Health Committee
An expert discussion on the drivers of medical claims inflation—from treatment costs and frequency trends to demographic change and technological advancements. Includes insurer, reinsurer and public sector perspectives.
11.25 AM – Disaster Risk Financing and the Future of Resilience Funding
Nico Pondard, PCRIC, World Bank
A fascinating and personal session on innovative disaster risk financing strategies, including public-private partnerships, resilience bonds, and sovereign insurance pools.
12:15 PM – Networking Lunch – Sponsored by Finity
Afternoon Session: Affordability, Accessibility, Resilience, and the Actuarial Response
1:15 PM – Beyond Natural Perils: Buyouts and the Future of Risk Reduction
Kris Faafoi, Chief Executive, ICNZ
Exploring managed retreat, property buyouts, and community-level resilience planning. How insurers, regulators, and local government can co-design fair and effective solutions.
2:00 PM – Where Are Climate Disclosures Headed? Insights from the XRB and Industry Experts
Dr Amelia Sharman, Director Sustainability Reporting, XRB and NZSA XRB Climate Related Disclosures Working Group
Get the latest from the External Reporting Board (XRB) on the future direction of mandatory climate-related disclosures under the Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards. Then, join a discussion exploring the real-world challenges of implementation, what’s expected of insurers, and how actuaries can drive robust, future-focused climate reporting.
2:45 PM – Afternoon Tea – Sponsored by Taylor Fry
3:00 PM – Unpacking IFRS 17: What It Means for Public Sector Entities
Richard Korte, Head of Performance and Analytics and Roshane Samarasekera, Senior Actuary, ACC
IFRS 17 is often discussed in the context of private insurers—but what about the public sector? Join this eye-opening session as representatives from ACC share their behind-the-scenes experiences navigating one of the most significant accounting standard changes in a generation. Discover the unexpected challenges, lessons learned, and real-world impacts of IFRS 17 on public entities that are rarely part of the mainstream conversation.
3:45 PM – Cyber Insurance Deep Dive: Risk, Modelling and Market Pressures
Win-Li Toh, Principal, Taylor Fry
A comprehensive look at cyber risk exposure, underwriting challenges, claims trends, and how insurers are rethinking pricing and accumulation risk in an increasingly digital world.
4:20 PM – Closing Remarks
NZSA General Insurance Committee
4:30 PM – Networking Drinks

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NZSA | Christmas Lunches - Auckland and Wellington
2025-12-09 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for a festive celebration filled with great food and even better company!

🎄 You’re Invited to the Annual NZSA Christmas Lunches! 🎄
Join 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.
Tickets 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.
NZSA 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.
🗓 Date: Tuesday 9th December
🕛 Time: 12pm to 2pm
📍 Locations:
Auckland: Saint Alice, 1/204 Quay Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010
Wellington: A High Dining, 122 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
RSVP now to secure your spot – tickets are limited!

Generative AI in Injury and Disability Schemes Webinar
2026-03-03 14:00 - 16:00
The Actuaries Institute is hosting a session on the use of generative AI in Australian injury and disability schemes. Drawing on collaborative research from scheme actuaries and industry leaders, the presentation explores real-world applications of AI in scheme processes, operational efficiency and fraud detection, as well as the ethical and regulatory considerations around its use. The presentation will also highlight key opportunities for actuaries to lead in this space, by applying actuarial rigour, advancing ethical data use, and helping shape sustainable, transparent, and human-centred systems. To register email the events teams at events@actuaries.asn.au and mention that you are an NZSA member wishing to virtually attend the Generative AI session on 3 March 2026. Presented by: Niki Appleton, Meg Yang and Ean ChanDate: 3 March 2026Time: 2-4pm (NZ time)Cost: No charge for NZSA membersMore info at: https://www.actuaries.asn.au/whats-on/event/3354

Appointed Actuaries Forum 25 March: Preparing for IPSA, FCRs, and Emerging Standards – Register Now (for AAs and delegates)
2026-03-25 11:00 - 14:00
We’re delighted to invite you to the first AA Forum event for 2026 for AAs and their NZSA-member delegates.This forum will have a particular focus on the upcoming IPSA changes and subsequent RBNZ Standards. These are likely to dramatically impact FCRs and introduce new requirements such as own-risk solvency assessments. This is an important session to start understanding and influencing these changes. We’ll also hold a panel discussion on professional development, judgement and ethics for AAs and aspiring AAs – and hold a Q&A on current issues and emerging challenges. This is a ticketed event with a small registration fee.When: Wednesday 25 March, NZT 11am-2pmWhere: Online (Zoom)Who: This is for AAs and delegatesThe agenda will cover:– Key points on the IPSA amendments and exposure draft– Update on NZSA’s IPSA response– RBNZ led discussion on Financial Condition Reports (FCRs): Short-term: RBNZ response to the forum feedback around FCRs Longer-term: likely direction under IPSA and feedback sought– Panel discussion – exploring professional development, judgement, and ethics– Hot topics – current issues and emerging challengesEach of the sessions is designed to be interactive and will include opportunity for Q&A and discussion.We’ll also send a calendar invitation shortly. Register now – we look forward to seeing you there.

Launch of the NZSA Climate Action Plan | Inside Carbon Markets webinar
2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:15
The NZSA Council and Sustainability Interest Group (SIG) invite members to a webinar exploring the NZSA Climate Action Plan, the follow-on to our 2024 Climate Statement — alongside a guest presentation from Dr Sapumal Ahangama entitled Inside Carbon Markets: How Climate Finance is Being Structured Globally.This webinar covers practical insights on carbon credits, including emerging frameworks and their relevance to members and the sectors we influence.About our presenter Dr. Sapumal Ahangama is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Xeptagon, a climate-fintech company developing digital infrastructure for carbon markets and environmental assets. He also serves as a Developer Consultant to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New York, where he supports the development of national carbon registry systems and climate market infrastructure across multiple countries. Sapumal has worked on carbon market design and implementation in countries including Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, focusing on Article 6 mechanisms, emissions trading systems, and digital MRV frameworks. He holds a PhD in Data Science from the National University of Singapore (NUS), with research focused on artificial intelligence and statistical modelling. Prior to this, he worked at LSEG Technology (London Stock Exchange Group), developing clearing and financial market systems. His work sits at the intersection of climate finance, digital infrastructure, and global carbon markets.Register now to be part of the discussion.

Enterprise Risk Management presentation & discussion: Wellington
2026-04-21 16:30 - 17:30
Dear Members,The NZSA Enterprise Risk Management Committee has recently released its second Enterprise Risk Management report for the insurance industry, following the inaugural report in 2022.The purpose of the report is to understand the current state of risk management practices within the industry, what progress has been made since the 2022 report, and where the industry considers improvements are required.We invite members to attend a sessional where the ERM Committee will present the key insights and themes, followed by questions and open discussion with attendees.Session details Wellington: 21 April | 4:30–5:30pm EY, Level 2, 40 Bowen StreetThe session will highlight key findings and provide an opportunity to discuss the evolving risk management landscape within the insurance industry.We hope you can join us for what promises to be an engaging and informative discussion, with refreshments to follow.Register now to be part of the discussion.

Enterprise Risk Management presentation & discussion: Auckland
2026-04-22 16:30 - 17:30
Dear Members,The NZSA Enterprise Risk Management Committee has recently released its second Enterprise Risk Management report for the insurance industry, following the inaugural report in 2022.The purpose of the report is to understand the current state of risk management practices within the industry, what progress has been made since the 2022 report, and where the industry considers improvements are required.We invite members to attend a sessional where the ERM Committee will present the key insights and themes, followed by questions and open discussion with attendees.Session details Auckland: 22 April | 4:30–5:30pm AIA, 74 Taharoto Road, TakapunaThe session will highlight key findings and provide an opportunity to discuss the evolving risk management landscape within the insurance industry.We hope you can join us for what promises to be an engaging and informative discussion, with refreshments to follow.Register now to be part of the discussion.

NZSA 2026-27 Strategy & Priorities: Member Sessional - Wellington
2026-04-30 16:30 - 18:30
Join us 30 April in Wellington for our first member sessional of the year, where NZSA’s Council and CE will present our 2026/27 strategy and priorities.We’ll share updates on our three strategic priorities — Excellence, Influence and Community — and outline how we’re supporting members through professional development, richer engagement, and improved digital platforms. We’ll also highlight initiatives for students and the future pipeline to ensure long-term sustainability of the profession.The session will include updates, key themes, discussion, and Q&A, followed by drinks and networking. Members are encouraged to submit discussion topics or feedback by 10 April to helen.mexted@acuaries.org.nzSession details:Wellington: Chubb – Level 22, Majestic Centre 100 Willis St, Wellington CentralRegister now to be part of shaping the Society’s focus for 2026-27.

NZSA 2026-27 Strategy & Priorities: Member Sessional - Auckland/Hybrid
2026-05-05 16:30 - 18:30
Join us 5 May in Auckland or Online for our first member sessional of the year, where NZSA’s Council and CE will present our 2026/27 strategy and priorities.We’ll share updates on our three strategic priorities — Excellence, Influence and Community — and outline how we’re supporting members through professional development, richer engagement, and improved digital platforms. We’ll also highlight initiatives for students and the future pipeline to ensure long-term sustainability of the profession.The session will include updates, key themes, discussion, and Q&A, followed by drinks and networking. Members are encouraged to submit discussion topics or feedback by 10 April to helen.mexted@acuaries.org.nzSession details:Auckland/Hybrid: 4.30–6.30pm, 5 May – EY, Level 9, 2 Takutai Square/OnlineRegister now to be part of shaping the Society’s focus for 2026-27.

NZSA | Post-exam celebration drinks - Auckland
2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:00
Join the NZSA Student Committee for a relaxed evening of drinks and good company as we mark the end of the April exams!Whether you’re feeling great or just glad it’s finally over, come along to unwind and connect with fellow students before the results roll in.Auckland14 May 2026 5:30 pm – 7:30 pmVenue: Dr Rudi’s, Level 2/204 Quay Street, Auckland CBD

NZSA | Post-exam celebration drinks - Wellington
2026-05-15 17:30 - 19:00
Join the NZSA Student Committee for a relaxed evening of drinks and good company as we mark the end of the April exams! Whether you’re feeling great or just glad it’s finally over, come along to unwind and connect with fellow students before the results roll in.Wellington15 May 2026 5:30 pm – 7:30 pmVenue: Huxleys – 34 Bowen Street, Pipitea, Wellington.Please RSVP to confirm your attendance and select the correct ticket for your location.

Future Pathways 2026 - Auckland
2026-06-15 00:00 - 23:59
Save the date: Wednesday, 15 June — Auckland.Join us for this year’s Future Pathways event, bringing students and early‑career actuaries together for an evening of learning, connection, and inspiration.More details will be shared soon.

Future Pathways 2026 - Wellington
2026-06-16 00:00 - 23:59
Save the date: Thursday, 16 June — Wellington.Join us for this year’s Future Pathways event, bringing students and early‑career actuaries together for an evening of learning, connection, and inspiration.More details will be shared soon.

Appointed Actuaries Forum 24 June - Auckland
2026-06-24 08:30 - 16:30 | Mövenpick Hotel Auckland, 8 Customs Street East, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Shaping the Future — Regulation, Affordability, and Innovation

When: Wednesday 24 June, | 8.30am to 4.30pm (followed by networking drinks)
Where: Mövenpick Hotel, 8 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD
Who: AAs and delegates, NZSA members, government agencies, regulators, directors and executives of licensed NZ insurers, industry bodies

Forum Introduction
The 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.
Structured 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.
Why this one-day event is a must-attend attend

Regulation is evolving — IPSA developments will reshape expectations and practice
Affordability is under pressure — raising strategic and societal questions
Technology is accelerating — AI is changing how decisions are made

This 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.
Who should attend

Appointed Actuaries and delegates, and NZSA members
Regulators and government
Directors, executives, and industry stakeholders

Programme (subject to change)
8.30am – Coffee, Registration and Networking
A chance to connect early with peers, regulators, and industry leaders before the day begins.
9:00 AM – Welcome & opening remarks
NZSA President, Lee-Ann du Toit
Setting 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.
9:15 AM – Reserve Bank of New Zealand Regulatory update
David Wild, Head Actuary and Sarah Nash, Manager Risk Specialists
A forward-looking briefing on the Reserve Bank’s insurance regulatory priorities, 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.

Part 1: IPSA – a changing regulatory landscape
9:35 AM – RBNZ: IPSA update
Annette Crequer, Manager Policy & Regulatory Stewardship
A timely update on IPSA’s evolution, the policy intent behind key changes, and what the next phase of regulatory transformation means for insurers, Appointed Actuaries, and actuarial teams.
10:00 AM – NZSA IPSA working group update
Ben Coulter, Convenor and the IPSA Working Group
A 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.
10.15 AM – CRO & AA relationship: Two Lines, One Goal: CRO & Appointed Actuary in Action
Gavin Pearce, AA at Vero, Marco Welgemoed, AA at AIA and Ben Locklock CRO at AIA
Clarity, 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.
The discussion will cover:
• How CROs and AAs collaborate to drive strong risk management outcomes
• The evolving roles of first and second line functions
• Governance structures that support clarity and accountability
• Opportunities to strengthen alignment as regulatory expectations rise
11:00 AM – Interactive Q&A and Discussion
Panel 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, Chief Actuary & AA, AIA and Ben Locklock CRO, AIA. Facilitated by Ross Simmonds, AA Forum Committee.
The 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.

11:15am – Morning tea

Part 2: Insurance Affordability
12:00 PM – When Should Government Intervene—and How?
A practical framework for determining if, when, and how government intervention is warranted
Daniel Stoner, Convenor and NZSA Affordability & Accessibility Working Group
This 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.
The 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.
12:30 PM – Rising health insurance premiums — RBNZ case study discussion
A focused discussion on RBNZ’s review findings, industry responses, and what rising premiums mean for affordability, sustainability, and regulatory expectations.

1:00 PM – Networking Lunch

1:45 PM – Industry Panel – Issues and Priorities

Our panellists include:

Kirk Hope, Chief Executive, Financial Services Council
Kris Faafoi, Chief Executive, Insurance Council of NZ
Facilitated by Cath Robertson-Hodder, NZSA Council member

A 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.

Part 3: Artificial Intelligence in Insurance
2:30 PM – Actuary Optional? Thriving in the Age of AI
Adam Follington, Founder, Actuate | Will White, Director, Modelling AI, Aon
The machines can model. They can reason. They’re learning to communicate. So what exactly is left for the actuary?
This 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.
A 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.

3:30 PM – Afternoon Tea

3:45 PM – AI: Chatham House breakout discussion
An 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. Sector-specific questions will surface insights that will help shape how the profession responds to AI—both now and in the years ahead.
4:10 PM – Plenary: AI Breakout takeaways
A fast-paced report-back session highlighting the most important themes, tensions, and opportunities emerging from the breakout discussions. This is where the collective intelligence of the room comes together.
4:20 PM – Close, Followed by networking drinks and canapés

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