Publication archives

New resources help Canadians tackle retirement preparedness

This media release announces the CIA’s insight statement, titled Helping Canadians Prepare for the Risks of Retirement, as well as the fact sheet, titled Planning for a Secure Retirement.

Guidance for the 2025 Reporting of Capital, Financial Condition Testing, and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment for Life and Health, Property and Casualty, and Mortgage Insurers

The Committee on Risk Management and Capital Requirements has prepared this educational note to provide guidance to actuaries in several areas affecting the reporting of the 2025 regulatory capital requirements, financial condition testing, and own risk and solvency assessment (ORSA) […]

Helping Canadians Prepare for the Risks of Retirement

Many Canadians face significant financial risks in retirement, from inflation and market volatility to unexpected expenses and longevity risk. This insight statement explores these challenges and highlights key strategies to navigate retirement with confidence.

Planning for a Secure Retirement – Fact sheet

Proactive planning can make all the difference in ensuring financial security in retirement. This fact sheet outlines key retirement risks, essential savings strategies, and the role of financial advisors in building a secure future. Featuring expert insights from Canada’s actuaries, […]

Review of Standards of Practice with Respect to Gender Identity – Exposure Draft

This exposure draft outlines the proposed changes to the standards of practice.

IFRS 17 Expenses

The Committee on Life Insurance Financial Reporting (CLIFR) and the Committee on Property and Casualty Insurance Financial Reporting (PCFRC) have prepared this report to provide information concerning expenses in accordance with IFRS 17 requirements.

IFRS 17 Market Consistent Valuation of Financial Guarantees for Life and Health Insurance Contracts

This educational note provides practical application guidance on Canadian-specific issues relating to completing a market consistent valuation for insurance contracts that contain financial guarantees.

IFRS 17 Risk Adjustment for Non-Financial Risk for Life and Health Insurance Contracts

The Committee on Life Insurance Financial Reporting has prepared this educational note to summarize some of the methods available to calculate the risk adjustment for non-financial risk and its corresponding confidence level, in accordance with IFRS 17 requirements.

Comments to OSFI on Draft LICAT 2025 Guideline

The CIA submitted comments to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions on the draft Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test (LICAT) 2025 Guideline.

Comments to the AMF on Draft CARLI 2025 Guideline

The CIA submitted comments to the Autorité des marchés financiers on the draft Capital Adequacy Requirements Guideline – Life and Health Insurance (CARLI).