Publication archives
First and second waves of the pandemic had noticeable impact on individual insurance claims
The fourth report of COVID-19 Canadian Insurance Industry Monthly Aggregate Data Analysis from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries is now available, providing data updated to the end of May 2021.
Canadians are less prepared for retirement because of COVID-19
Results of a survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the CIA show that COVID-19 has fundamentally changed how Canadians are thinking about and preparing for retirement.
Actuaries Climate Index – September 2021
The winter 2020–21 data release of the Actuaries Climate Index
Pandemic Modelling by the CIA Shows Fourth Wave Likely in Most Scenarios
New research by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) provides enhanced modelling of potential COVID-19 scenarios in Ontario to help account for factors such as new variants, vaccines, seasonality, and dynamic government intervention measures.
December 2020 had second-highest level of COVID insurance claims for the year
The third report of Canadian Insurance Industry Monthly Aggregate Data Analysis from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries is now available, providing data updated to the end of December 2020.
Actuaries Climate Index – June 2021
The five-year moving average of the Actuaries Climate Index fell for the first time since 2017, according to the latest data release that includes fall 2020. The five-year moving average now sits at 1.22 relative to an average of zero […]
Actuaries Climate Index – March 2021
The five-year moving average of the Actuaries Climate Index reached a new high for the tenth consecutive quarter, according to the latest data release that includes summer 2020. The five-year moving average now sits at 1.23 points above the reference […]
Canada’s actuaries offer win-win framework for prescription drugs
In a statement released today, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) adds its voice to the debate on pharmacare in Canada. The CIA believes that all Canadians should have access to affordable prescription drugs. However, rather than implement an entirely […]
Pandemics and infectious diseases top survey of current risks
The key findings report of the 14th Annual Survey of Emerging Risks released today by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, the Casualty Actuarial Society, and the Society of Actuaries highlights the top risks according to actuaries and other risk managers […]
Actuaries Climate Index – December 2020
With climate risk issues receiving increased focus in 2020 and poised for even greater attention from the public and public policy-makers in 2021, the Actuaries Climate Index continues to provide important up-to-date data for discussions on climate policy.