The actuarial profession continues to evolve rapidly in July 2025, marked by significant technological transformations, regulatory developments, and shifting market dynamics that are reshaping how actuaries work and add value to organizations worldwide.
AI Revolution in Actuarial Practice
July 2025 has witnessed unprecedented developments in artificial intelligence applications within the actuarial field. The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) released comprehensive guidelines on AI supervision in insurance, establishing the global framework for responsible AI implementation. These guidelines emphasize risk-based supervision, with higher-risk AI applications requiring more robust oversight and controls.
Key developments include:
- AI-Enhanced Modeling: Actuaries are increasingly leveraging machine learning and deep learning techniques for complex risk modeling, moving beyond traditional statistical approaches
- Generative AI Applications: Large language models are being deployed for automated report generation, regulatory documentation, and client communication
- Predictive Analytics Integration: AI-driven predictive models are enhancing underwriting accuracy and claims processing efficiency
The SOA’s AI Bulletin for July 2025 highlights that 77% of US insurers now use AI in claims processing and underwriting, representing a 15% increase from early 2024.
IFRS 17 Implementation Progress
July 2025 marks a critical juncture in IFRS 17 adoption globally. While the standard has been effective since January 2023 for most jurisdictions, July saw significant developments in implementation experiences:
- India’s Extended Timeline: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) extended the compliance deadline to 2027, providing insurers additional time for system upgrades and actuarial training
- Enhanced Transparency: Fitch Ratings reported that IFRS 17 has significantly improved the predictability of insurers’ profitability through the Contractual Service Margin (CSM) concept
- System Integration Challenges: Actuaries are working closely with finance and IT departments to integrate actuarial models with financial reporting systems
The standard is fundamentally changing how actuaries approach revenue recognition and profitability analysis, requiring new skills in financial reporting and system integration.
Climate Risk and Environmental Modeling
July 2025 has seen significant advances in climate risk assessment methodologies:
- Wildfire Risk Integration: UK actuaries are incorporating wildfire catastrophe modeling following record dry summers
- Subsidence Modeling: Enhanced models for drought-related subsidence risks in property insurance
- Mortality Impact Frameworks: South African actuaries developed frameworks for assessing climate change impacts on mortality and morbidity
- Physical Risk Quantification: Advanced geospatial intelligence for proactive risk management
Emerging Risks Survey Findings
The Society of Actuaries’ 18th Annual Survey of Emerging Risks (July 2025) identified key concerns:
Top Risk Categories
- Geopolitical Risks: Remain the highest concern, including ongoing conflicts and trade tensions
- Technological Risks: AI-related risks, particularly cybersecurity and manipulation concerns
- Climate Risks: Physical climate risks and transition risks continue to escalate
- Cyber Threats: Sophisticated AI-powered cyber attacks pose increasing challenges
Cyber Risk Evolution
July 2025 cyber insurance developments:
- Market Maturity: Global cyber insurance market expected to reach $16.3 billion in 2025
- AI Threat Emergence: Artificial intelligence being weaponized by threat actors represents a major emerging risk
- Reinsurance Softening: Cyber reinsurance rates decreased up to 20% at January 2025 renewals
- Regulatory Changes: New SEC disclosure requirements for cybersecurity incidents affecting actuarial modeling approaches
Regulatory and Professional Updates
Professional Standards
- IFoA Code Changes: New Actuaries’ Code effective September 25, 2025, incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
- US AI Model Law: NAIC working on model law for AI use in insurance, with Academy providing actuarial perspectives
- European AI Act: Implementation guidance for actuaries working in EU jurisdictions
Examination Updates
- India: IAI announced results for May 2025 exams with enhanced focus on digital actuarial skills
- UK: IFoA launched eighth edition of Formulae and Tables book for 2026 exams
Technology Integration Trends
July 2025 technology developments impacting actuaries:
- Cloud-Native Infrastructure: Accelerated migration to cloud platforms for enhanced modeling capabilities
- Low-Code/No-Code Platforms: Enabling rapid development of actuarial applications
- IoT Integration: Connected devices providing real-time data for usage-based insurance models
- Blockchain Applications: Emerging use cases in claims processing and policy administration
Global Market Insights
Asia-Pacific Region
- Australia: Cyber insurance market approaching $200M USD GWP with federal backstop discussions
- Japan: Market size reaching $200M USD with increasing standalone coverage interest
- India: Growing actuarial talent pool with 8-12% annual salary growth
European Markets
- UK: Enhanced focus on operational resilience following new regulatory requirements
- EU: IFRS 17 driving product offering reconsiderations in multiple jurisdictions
North American Trends
- US: 22% projected growth in actuarial positions from 2023-2033
- Canada: Continued development of climate risk modeling capabilities
Future Outlook and Opportunities
Looking ahead from July 2025, several trends are shaping the actuarial profession:
Emerging Roles
- AI Model Validators: Specialists in AI system validation and explainability
- Climate Risk Modelers: Experts in physical and transition climate risk assessment
- Cyber Risk Analysts: Specialists in cyber threat modeling and insurance
- ESG Risk Consultants: Environmental, social, and governance risk specialists
Skill Evolution
- Technical Skills: Python, R, machine learning, cloud computing
- Business Skills: Communication, leadership, stakeholder management
- Regulatory Knowledge: AI governance, climate regulations, data privacy
Industry Transformation
- Personalization: Hyper-personalized insurance products using AI and IoT data
- Real-Time Pricing: Dynamic pricing models based on continuous risk assessment
- Parametric Products: Automated trigger-based insurance solutions
- Embedded Insurance: Integration of insurance into non-insurance platforms
Conclusion
July 2025 represents a pivotal moment for the actuarial profession, characterized by rapid technological advancement, evolving regulatory frameworks, and expanding career opportunities. Actuaries who embrace AI technologies, develop hybrid skill sets, and adapt to new regulatory requirements are well-positioned to thrive in this dynamic environment.
The profession’s future remains bright, with strong employment growth, competitive compensation, and expanding influence across industries. However, success requires continuous learning, technological adaptation, and commitment to ethical AI implementation and climate risk management.
As the industry moves toward more automated, data-driven operations, the human expertise of actuaries becomes even more valuable in interpreting results, ensuring fairness, and managing emerging risks that traditional models cannot capture.
Here are sources with direct links that support the insights and trends in the July 2025 actuarial industry article. You can cite these within your post or provide them for further reading to your audience:
Sources:
Core Industry Trends, AI, and Insurtech
- Actuarial Modelling Special Report 2025 – Insights on actuarial modeling, digitalization, and technology shifts.
Actuarial Modelling Special Report 2025 – InsuranceERM - How Actuarial Science Can Benefit from AI…and Vice Versa (2025 Spring CAS Meeting): Effects of AI, automation, and hybrid actuarial-data skills.
How Actuarial Science Can Benefit from AI…and Vice Versa - AI-Enabled Actuarial Work and Regulation (including AI supervision and guidelines):
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents & Actuarial Enablement - Advances in Data Science for Actuarial Practice:
Special Issue on Data Science in Quantitative Finance, Actuarial Science, and Sustainable Finance
IFRS 17 and Regulatory Changes
- IFRS 17 Experiences and Implementation:
IFRS-17: Experiences From Roll Out (SOA) - Practical skills and transformation in the post-IFRS 17 environment:
Outlook on Financial and Actuarial Digitalization in the Post-IFRS 17 Era - Key Trends from Actuaries Congress 2025, including IFRS 17 and performance management:
Actuaries Congress 2025: Key Trends to Optimize Your Recruitment Strategy
Climate and Cyber Risk
- New roles for actuaries in climate risk and reporting frameworks:
Exploring New Roles for Actuaries in Response to Climate Change (IACA) - Overview of emerging risks in 2025, focusing on cyber and regulatory challenges:
Emerging Risks in 2025 Identified by Australian Actuaries - Insights on global cyber market and insurance:
Cyber: Global Market Update and D&O Risk (American Academy of Actuaries)
Additional Industry Insight
- Global Insurance Market Overview Q2 2025:
Q2 2025: Global Insurance Market Overview – Aon - General insurance, pricing, capacity trends, and digitalization:
Insurance Market Overview: July 2025 – Bellrock Advisory - InsuranceERM’s Special Report on Modeling 2025:
Actuarial Modelling Special Report 2025 – InsuranceERM