Across Borders, Across the Profession

he CAS is committed to meaningful global engagement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across the worldwide actuarial community. Through partnerships with actuarial organizations throughout Asia, CAS members and speakers have contributed their expertise to conversations addressing some of the most important issues shaping the future of the profession.

From artificial intelligence and automation to autonomous vehicles, sophisticated pricing techniques, professionalism, and financial reporting, CAS speakers brought P&C expertise to insurance and actuarial professionals from across the region’s diverse countries.

Three recent events demonstrated the strength of this collaboration: the ASM-CAS-IAAust Joint Seminar in Kuala Lumpur, the Asian Actuarial Conference 2026, and the 2026 AICT/CAS Joint Property Casualty and Health Actuarial Seminar in Taipei.

The Actuarial Society of Malaysia (ASM), the CAS, and the Actuaries Institute Australia (IAAust) came together August 10–11, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur for the ASM-CAS-IAAust Joint Seminar. The event welcomed 180 attendees for two days of learning and discussion centered on the theme, “Risks Beyond Experience: Shaping the Actuary of Tomorrow.”

Ron Kozlowski opened the event on behalf of CAS and delivered the keynote address, “What’s Next? Flying Cars?” He also joined Aw Yong Chor Leong of Swiss Re for “Special Circumstances in Professionalism: What Would You Do?” that explored the role of professional judgment in increasingly complex situations.

CAS speakers also contributed to conversations about leadership and the insurance workforce. Gary Hoo, CEO of AIA General Berhad, participated in the “Actuary to CEO” panel, while Tiffany Tan Shi En of MSIG Insurance Malaysia and Nurul Syuhada Nurazmi of Actuarial Partners Consulting joined the “Women in Insurance Industry” panel.

Technical sessions examined developments transforming actuarial practice. Jing Yean Wong of WTW presented “Moving Beyond GLMs: The Evolution of Pricing Sophistication in General Insurance,” while Leo Lee of PwC Hong Kong discussed “IFRS 17 Implementation Trends Across Asia.”

Together, the sessions highlighted the range of technical, professional, and leadership skills needed as actuaries prepare for the future.

A number of CAS speakers continued the conversation at the 2026 Asian Actuarial Conference, held August 18–21 under the theme “Beating the Odds: Redefining Risk.”

Technology emerged as a central focus. CAS President Barry Franklin presented “Professionalism in a Dynamic Environment: The Challenge of AI,” addressing the professional considerations accompanying the growing use of artificial intelligence in actuarial work.

Tan Wei Chyin of Income Insurance Ltd demonstrated opportunities to streamline actuarial processes in “Power Automate for Actuaries: From Manual Processes to Automated Workflows.”

Emerging technologies were also at the center of Ivy Liang Xuan of Grab’s presentation, “A Bayesian Hybrid Pricing Framework for Autonomous Private Hire Vehicle Fleets: Integrating ADAS Proxies with Dynamic Disengagement Rates,” which explored how advanced pricing approaches can respond to new mobility risks.

CAS Board Member Shaun Wang presented “Resilient City Development: Risk Prevention and Financial Empowerment,” expanding the conversation to the role risk professionals can play in strengthening communities. Mehul Dave and Jing Yean Wong of WTW also co-presented “UW / Portfolio Management Sophistication,” which focused on continued advancement in underwriting and portfolio management.

Across these sessions, speakers demonstrated how actuaries are expanding their tools and perspectives to address an increasingly complex risk landscape.

The CAS’s engagement in Asia continued on August 24 in Taipei, Taiwan, with the 2026 AICT/CAS Joint Property Casualty and Health Actuarial Seminar.

Co-organized by the Actuarial Institute of Chinese Taipei (AICT) and the CAS, the annual seminar brought international P&C actuarial perspectives together with the needs and experiences of the local market. This year’s seminar highlighted a particularly strong CAS presence, with all featured speakers representing the CAS.

The 2026 program focused on several topics at the forefront of the insurance industry, including artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and IFRS 17. Presentations emphasized practical insights and actionable approaches relevant to domestic market conditions, connecting broader global developments with challenges actuaries encounter in their day-to-day work.

While each event offered a distinct program and perspective, common themes emerged across the CAS’s international engagement. Technology continues to transform actuarial work, while professionalism and sound judgment remain essential as actuaries navigate new tools, risks, and responsibilities.

These events also demonstrated the value of collaboration across borders. Bringing together actuarial organizations and professionals from different markets creates opportunities to exchange ideas, learn from different experiences, and develop stronger approaches to shared challenges.

As the CAS starts to look ahead to 2027, the conversations and connections built throughout 2026 provide a strong foundation for continued international collaboration. Through partnerships, shared expertise, and an ongoing commitment to learning, the CAS looks forward to continuing to engage with actuarial communities around the world and helping shape the future of the profession.