Publication archives

Marijuana decriminalization is not associated with a notable increase in traffic accidents, says new actuarial report

New report analyzes the impact of marijuana decriminalization on the vehicular accident experience in Canada and the United States

New report documents the life insurance industry’s pandemic experience

The CIA’s Report 6: COVID-19 Canadian Insurance Industry Monthly Aggregate Data Analysis, the final in the series, provides data updated to the end of June 2022.

Celebrating Canada’s Actuaries on International Actuaries Day

This press release marks International Actuaries Day, celebrating our members and recognizing the profession’s dedication to advancing the financial well-being of society.

Improving the Canadian insurance industry through big data

This press release announces the CIA’s policy statement, titled Big data and risk classification: Understanding the actuarial and social issues. Learn more at Policy Statements.

Canadian Institute of Actuaries launches a fresh brand for a fresh future

This press release announces a new, modern look and voice for the CIA brand.

Canadian Institute of Actuaries celebrates the legacy of its volunteers

This press release highlights the contributions of CIA volunteers who have received the Lifetime Award and the President’s Award at the CIA Legacy Awards 2022 ceremony. 

New guide offers strategies to reduce barriers for women in the actuarial profession

This press release marks the publication of the CIA report, Women in the Actuarial Profession – How to increase gender diversity, equity, and inclusion in the actuarial workplace in alignment with International Women’s Day.   

Condo stakeholders at risk due to uncertainty in their reserve funds

This press release presents new research by the CIA and reveals that low reserve fund contributions will likely lead to overwhelming annual increases and require lump-sum payments from owners to cover shortfalls.    

Canadian Institute of Actuaries supports scaling up climate scenario analysis

This statement presents the CIA’s support to the final report of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and the Bank of Canada’s climate scenario analysis pilot, released in January 2022.

Climate, Cyber and Financial Volatility Lead List of Emerging Risks

This press release presents the key findings of the 15th Annual Emerging Risks Survey.