Description: Read the January 2020 issue of International News published by the International Section. Newsletters provide practical information for the working actuary, articles on trends that impact sections and news about section activities.

Description: Geoeconomic fragmentation is reshaping the global risk landscape in profound ways, with significant implications for the insurance industry and actuarial professionals. The disruption of traditional models of risk diversification, the growing demand for specialized insurance products, and the increased volatility of financial markets all require actuaries to reassess their approaches to risk management, pricing, and capital allocation. By embracing scenario planning, enhancing geopolitical intelligence, and adapting their models to reflect the new realities of a fragmented world economy, actuaries can help insurers navigate this uncertainty and continue to provide essential protection to businesses and individuals in an increasingly unpredictable global environment.

Description: Experiences at the IAA Colloquium held in Japan in 1999

Description: A status report on the Society of Actuaries' Ambassador Program as of the end of 1999

Description: Provides an overview of India's insurance market and the important role of the actuary.

Description: Excellent big picture view for planning a social insurance system with pay-as-you-go, required self-funded, and voluntary plans.

Description: This article outlines the guiding principles for the continuing work on formalizing international strategy by the International Issues Advisory Group. Additionally noted is the draft report A Global Framework for Insurer Solvency, the second International Health Colloquium, and a new newsletter with a focus on the development of potential IAA Standards for Application with IASB standards.

Description: This article recaps the causes of the failure of Mutual Life, discusses the response of the government of Jamaica and explains the appointed actuary's new role. which includes the role of whistle blower.

Description: This article gives readers an introduction to Microinsurance.

Description: The article is an overview of the life insurance business in the Middle-East. It presents the history and culture of the region and the impact on shaping the life insurance products. The article then presents surrounding economic, political and demographic environment as well as business challenges and opportunities. Finally, the article presents the market position on the digital transformation.