CAS Hosts the 2nd International General Insurance Teaching Summit in Bangkok

he CAS recently hosted its second International General Insurance (GI) Teaching Summit, held May 21–22, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. The event brought together actuarial science educators from across Asia to advance the future of GI education. More than 40 universities were represented, a notable increase from the attendance at the 2024 summit, indicating a growing interest in building academic programs that prepare students for careers in GI.

Top: CAS President Barry Franklin kicks off the 2nd General Insurance Teaching Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.
Bottom: Sathya Sai Mudigonda gives a demonstration of a case study focused on extended warranties.

This year’s summit provided a collaborative platform for university faculty to exchange ideas, share teaching innovations, and strengthen connections between academia and the actuarial profession. Throughout the interactive two-day event, attendees explored how to prepare the next generation of actuaries for an increasingly dynamic and technology-driven insurance landscape.

The summit featured presentations from some of the winners of the 2025 CAS Case Study Creation Challenge, highlighting a diverse array of innovative approaches to topics such as sustain ability risk management, catastrophe modeling, insurance fraud detection, and extended warranty protection. Additional sessions focused on actuarial leadership in climate resilience, integrating communication and professional judgment into the curriculum, and preparing students for an AI-enabled profession.

Each session throughout the summit featured faculty participation. This created a space for meaningful dialogue and collaboration on opportunities and challenges in GI education for educators throughout the region. Artipania, a Thailand-based visual facilitation group, brought the summit’s insightful conversations to life through bold and engaging graphic reporting.

CAS President Barry Franklin opened the summit with remarks emphasizing the evolving role of actuarial education and the importance of equipping students with both technical expertise and professional skills for success in the modern workplace.

“As educators and industry leaders, we all share a common interest in preparing students not only to succeed on actuarial exams, but also to become thoughtful, technically skilled, and globally minded professionals who can help organizations navigate an increasingly complex risk environment,” Franklin remarked.

CAS University Recognition Program members gathered to exchange ideas and connections, leading to stronger academic offerings in the field of general insurance.

The summit also provided a unique opportunity to bring together academics engaged in the CAS International University Recognition Program, which recognizes academic institutions dedicated to advancing general insurance education worldwide.

As the summit concluded, participants left with new professional connections, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to strengthening the future of general insurance education across Asia and the global actuarial community.