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SUMMARY:NZSA | Financial Services Forum
DESCRIPTION:2025 Financial Services Forum: Innovation\, Regulation & Risk in a Changing World \n\n\n\n    \n        \n            New Zealand Society of Actuaries \n2025 Financial Services Forum: Innovation\, Regulation & Risk in a Changing World \nDate: Wednesday 26 November 2025\, 8.30am-4.15pm\nVenue: Rangitoto Brown Room\, Mövenpick Hotel\, 8 Customs Street East\, Auckland \nForum Introduction \nIn 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. \nBringing 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. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nActuaries and insurance professionals\nFinancial services leaders and strategists\nGovernment regulators and policy advisors\nRisk and compliance managers\nData\, tech\, and innovation specialists\n\nJoin the Conversation \nThe 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. \nProgramme (subject to change) \nMorning Session: Regulatory Landscape and Evolving Risk Factors \n8:30 AM – Registration and Networking Tea and Coffee \n9:00 AM – Welcome and Opening Remarks\nNZSA President\, Lee-Ann du Toit\nSetting the scene: the changing face of financial services\, and the value of cross-sector collaboration in times of transformation. \n9:15 AM – RBNZ Regulatory Update on IPSA\nAnnette Crequer\, Manager Policy & Regulatory Stewardship\, Neesha Morar\, Advisor\, Prudential Policy\, Reserve Bank of New Zealand\nFacilitated by Ben Coulter\, Convenor\, NZSA IPSA Working Group \nAn 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. \n9:45 AM – COFI and the Contracts of Insurance Act: What You Need to Know\nJane Brown\, Head of Insurance\, Financial Markets Authority \nA 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. \n10:15 AM – Morning Tea \n10:45 AM – Climate Change and Life Insurance: Global Perspectives and Local Impacts\nDr 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.\nA 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. \n11:30 AM –  Genetic Testing: Opportunities and Challenges for Insurers \nProfessor 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. \n12:30 PM – Networking Lunch \nAfternoon Session: Technology\, Transformation\, and Emerging Trends \n1:30 PM – AI in Life Insurance: Underwriting and Anti-Fraud Innovation\nSeema 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.\nA 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. \n2:15 PM – Reimaging TPD\nMark McClenahan\, Head of Pricing Australia & New Zealand and Michael Paff\, Head of Client Markets and Product at Swiss Re\nWill 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. \n3:00 PM – Voice of the Actuary : What’s on the Minds of Actuaries? Driving Change Through Data and Influence\nJenny Parker\, Partner – Compliance\, Risk\, Legal & Actuarial\, Convergence\nDiscover 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. \n3:15 PM – Afternoon Tea \n3:45 PM – Technology and Protection: Innovation at the Intersection\nFeaturing Neill Law\, General Manager Operations\, NZ Police Association. Introduced by Nathan Thomas\, NZSA Council member\nDigital 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.\nWe’ll explore how this initiative reflects broader trends in digital transformation across insurance\, including:\n– Smarter\, faster underwriting through technology\n– Customised solutions for affinity groups\n– The evolving role of actuaries in platform design and implementation\nJoin us to see how innovation in protection is setting the pace for the future of insurance. \n4:15 PM – Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways \n4:30 PM – 6:00 PM NZSA AGM\, Followed by Networking Drinks \n 
URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-financial-services-forum/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel Auckland\, 8 Customs Street East\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/annual-general-meeting/
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SUMMARY:NZSA - Informal AA Forum Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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
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SUMMARY:NZSA | General Insurance Seminar
DESCRIPTION:2025 General Insurance Forum: From Perils to Preparedness: Leadership\, Risk and Resilience \n\n\n\n    \n        \n            New Zealand Society of Actuaries \n2025 General Insurance Forum: From Perils to Preparedness: Leadership\, Risk and Resilience \nDate: Thursday 27 November\, 8.30am-4.30pm\, followed by networking drinks\nVenue: Rangitoto Brown Room\, Mövenpick Hotel\, 8 Customs Street East\, Auckland \nForum Introduction \nAs 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. \nThe 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. \nFrom 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. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nGeneral insurance actuaries and pricing specialists\nRisk and capital modelling professionals\nReinsurers and catastrophe modellers\nInsurance company directors and executives\nGovernment regulators and policy advisors\nClimate risk and disaster finance experts\n\nJoin Us \nThe 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. \nProgramme (subject to change) \nMorning Session: Strategic Direction and Systemic Risk \n8:30 AM – Registration and networking tea and coffee  \n9:00 AM – Welcome and Opening Remarks\nGreg Bird\, NZSA Vice President \nSetting the scene: the growing complexity of risk—climate volatility\, cyber threats\, and cost pressures—and the critical decisions facing the general insurance sector. \n9:10 AM – View from the Boardroom: Emerging Issues for General Insurers\nPanel Discussion hosted by Scott Lewis\, NZSA Council and Immediate Past President \nDirectors: Mary-Jane Daly\, Craig Stobo and Kate Armstrong\nA candid conversation with senior insurance leaders and directors about the shifting general insurance landscape. \nTopics include: \n\nKey boardroom decisions in the face of climate\, cyber\, and cost volatility\nEvolving stakeholder expectations\nHow actuaries can shape strategic direction and improve foresight\n\n10:00 AM – Voice of the Actuary : What’s on the Minds of Actuaries? Driving Change Through Data and Influence\nJenny Parker\, Partner – Compliance\, Risk\, Legal & Actuarial\, Convergence\nDiscover 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. \n10:15 AM – Morning Tea – Sponsored by Taylor Fry \n10.45 AM – Medical Claims Inflation: Where to Next?\nAnagha Pasche\, Convenor NZSA Health Committee\nAn 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. \n11.25 AM – Disaster Risk Financing and the Future of Resilience Funding\nNico Pondard\, PCRIC\, World Bank\nA fascinating and personal session on innovative disaster risk financing strategies\, including public-private partnerships\, resilience bonds\, and sovereign insurance pools. \n12:15 PM – Networking Lunch – Sponsored by Finity  \nAfternoon Session: Affordability\, Accessibility\, Resilience\, and the Actuarial Response \n1:15 PM – Beyond Natural Perils: Buyouts and the Future of Risk Reduction\nKris Faafoi\, Chief Executive\, ICNZ\nExploring managed retreat\, property buyouts\, and community-level resilience planning. How insurers\, regulators\, and local government can co-design fair and effective solutions. \n2:00 PM – Where Are Climate Disclosures Headed? Insights from the XRB and Industry Experts\nDr Amelia Sharman\, Director Sustainability Reporting\, XRB and NZSA XRB Climate Related Disclosures Working Group\nGet 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. \n2:45 PM – Afternoon Tea – Sponsored by Taylor Fry \n3:00 PM – Unpacking IFRS 17: What It Means for Public Sector Entities\nRichard Korte\, Head of Performance and Analytics and Roshane Samarasekera\, Senior Actuary\, ACC\nIFRS 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. \n3:45 PM – Cyber Insurance Deep Dive: Risk\, Modelling and Market Pressures\nWin-Li Toh\, Principal\, Taylor Fry \nA comprehensive look at cyber risk exposure\, underwriting challenges\, claims trends\, and how insurers are rethinking pricing and accumulation risk in an increasingly digital world. \n4:20 PM – Closing Remarks\nNZSA General Insurance Committee \n4:30 PM – Networking Drinks \n  \nThank you to our supporters \nLunch Sponsor   \n \nMorning and Afternoon Tea \n 
URL:https://actuaries.org.nz/event/nzsa-general-insurance-seminar/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel Auckland\, 8 Customs Street East\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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