Our young actuary community

We have a vibrant young actuary community with just under 50% of our membership under 35. Explore how to connect, network and get involved.

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About our young actuary community

We're immensely proud of our young actuarial talent! These professionals enrich both our field and community through fresh perspectives. We support their development through diverse events, initiatives, forums, and specialised resources.

The Institute is committed to helping emerging actuaries thrive by providing platforms to share ideas, influence the industry, solve challenges, and connect with established leaders in the profession.

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Supporting young actuaries

Meet the Young Actuaries Advisory Board

The Young Actuaries Advisory Board (YAAB) exists to represent our dynamic, young community of actuaries under 35 years old.

About the YAAB

Develop your skills, knowledge and networks

How to get involved in our young actuary community

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Young Actuaries Program (YAP)

YAP connects young professionals through engaging social activities (trivia nights, games), interactive workshops, and collaborative projects. The program creates spaces for forming lasting relationships, expanding networks, and helping shape the profession's future direction.

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Young Actuaries Conference

The annual conference explores cutting-edge trends affecting the profession, from sustainability and AI to climate change and economic shifts. Accessible both in-person and online, this event fosters community building and meaningful dialogue among peers while supporting professional development.

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Career Support Series

These targeted sessions help young actuaries develop essential soft skills, navigate evolving professional landscapes, and discover new opportunities in the field.

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Innovation and Impact Programs

The Institute runs two key initiatives for positive change. The Innovation Challenge invites university teams to design creative insurance solutions for underserved communities. Meanwhile, the Actuarial Hackathon connects young professionals with leading not-for-profit organisations to solve real-world problems. Both programs help participants build valuable professional relationships while making a meaningful difference in society.

Connect with young actuaries

As well as getting involved with our leading events and exciting initiatives, you can join the conversation and the community online! 

Young actuaries insights

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Actuaries Working in New Fields

In 2024, approximately 40% of members of the Actuaries Institute report their primary practice area to be outside of insurance. In the first article of this series that explores these members and their personal stories, we speak to Hugh Karp and Nafiz Farnaz, who are using their actuarial training in new and exciting ways. Hugh […]

Kirsty Hogan
Kirsty Hogan

14 January 2025

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Building a Personal Brand as an Actuary

As an actuary, your personal brand extends beyond your skills; it reflects how you lead, inspire, and develop a team, fostering a positive work environment, boosting team performance and positioning you as a leader in the profession. Creating a personal brand can be daunting and challenging–but we’ve made it easier by creating a […]

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Adam Barrow, Rachel Lee

1 December 2024

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Innovation for Underinsurance in Asia-Pacific

Seven teams of university students across Asia Pacific presented a new insurance product for a disadvantaged community for the 2024 Actuaries Institute Innovation Challenge. Hosted for the first time in 2022, this year’s Innovation Challenge was sponsored by Milliman and organised by the Young Actuaries Advisory Board (YAAB). People, families and businesses in vulnerable communities […]

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Ryan Starkey, Sophia Songberg

14 November 2024

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Building the Future of Actuarial Science

ICA2023 proved to be a memorable occasion for professionals in the actuarial arena, many of whom experienced the event for the first time. Set against the backdrop of Sydney, Australia, ICA not only offered a wealth of knowledge of diverse topics but offered the chance to forge new connections with actuaries from around the globe. […]

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Actuaries Institute

23 October 2023

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Under the Spotlight with Gurpreet Singh

In our latest Under the Spotlight article, we chat with YAAB member Gurpreet Singh, a passionate and driven young actuary who is making waves in the profession. Through his involvement with the Young Actuaries Advisory Board (YAAB), Gurpreet is on a mission to foster engagement and connection with the actuarial community. Why did you join […]

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Gurpreet Singh

16 October 2023

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Under the Spotlight with Sophia Songberg

In this interview, we sit down with Sophia Songberg – a passionate and dynamic young actuary who finds her stride outside of her comfort zone. Sophia shares her professional journey so far, her involvement with the Young Actuaries Advisory Board (YAAB) and her exciting experiences along the way. Why did you join the Young Actuaries […]

Sophia Songberg
Sophia Songberg

2 October 2023

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Working in Asia

In August, YAP NSW hosted an Insights Session with Quanyie Tan, Michael O’Loughlin and Paul Carrett, three Actuaries Institute members who took the leap to move to Asia for a work opportunity. Unsurprisingly, the first question that was asked to Quanyie, Michael and Paul regarded the motivation behind their decision to move. Their answers included […]

Jessica Nguyen
Jessica Nguyen

18 September 2023

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Have you ever been stuck answering “What do you do for work?”

YAP NSW’s latest Insights Session explores how data will change the industry over time and shares some tips on how to adapt.The Actuaries Institute launched an ‘Actuaries Use Data for Good’campaign in July 2022 with a mission of highlighting the difference that we can make in our roles. The three key domains […]

Jessica Nguyen
Jessica Nguyen

27 June 2023

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Ever wonder what it would be like to do a global secondment?

The Young Actuaries Program (YAP) hosted a panel discussion in March to explore how global secondments work. Following the re-opening of international borders, there has been an increased demand for travel, which appears to have increased the uptake for global secondments. As such, YAP organised a virtual Insights Session to help actuaries learn about opportunities […]

William Chen
William Chen

14 June 2023

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Under the Spotlight with Alyssa Dai

Sparked by the Morrisby Test’s career recommendation, President of the Young Actuaries Program Victoria, Alyssa Dai’s journey into the actuarial field has been marked by determination, empowerment and a fervent passion to inspire and uplift others in their pursuit of actuarial excellence. For those in our community who may not know you well, could you […]

Alyssa Dai
Alyssa Dai

2 June 2024

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Recruitment Insights for Young Actuaries

How do you secure a role, negotiate your salary, and grow your skills? A recent virtual insights session sought to answer these questions and more. On 19 April 2023, SKL Actuarial in collaboration with the Young Actuaries Advisory Board (YAAB) provided an Insights Session to young actuaries about the job market. The session included a […]

Andrew Newbound
Andrew Newbound

22 May 2023

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Pub Trivia with the Young Actuaries

Who were the last 3 Queensland Premiers with names ending in ‘N’? Fortunately, that is not the opening question to any actuarial exam, but it was one of the 40 questions posed to the young actuaries in attendance at the recent Young Actuaries Program NSW (YAP NSW) pub trivia event. On Wednesday, 12 April 2023, […]

Andrew Newbound
Andrew Newbound

9 May 2023

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Lessons from the Joint YAP NSW&AGRA discussion

What experience can a retired actuary share with the upcoming generation? And if they had the opportunity, what experiences and challenges would they share with their young self beginning their career? The Young Actuaries Program NSW (YAP NSW) and the Australian Group of Retired Actuaries (AGRA) had a joint session in late 2022 to do […]

Andrew Newbound
Andrew Newbound

24 January 2023

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YAP VIC social bowling event

In November, the Young Actuaries Program Victoria (YAP VIC) hosted its first in-person social event to re-connect the young actuarial community in Melbourne after the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was held at Strike Bowling where attendees reconnected over food, drinks and casual bowling. The attendees had great fun bowling and connecting with like-minded individuals. Surprisingly, […]

Gurpreet Singh
Gurpreet Singh

24 January 2023

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