The 25th GCA Organizing Group invites Expression of Interest (EOI) for papers and
presentations during the three-day conference.
Actuaries as well as other professionals are welcome to submit their EOI.
A. Introduction
The 25th Global Conference of Actuaries (GCA) is scheduled for February 22 to 24, 2026, as
a premier – 3 day event bringing together professionals from the insurance and financial sectors. The event
will also feature the Actuarial Gala Function and Awards (AGFA). Organized in partnership with the Insurance
and Pensions Industry, Consulting Organizations, and other stakeholders, the event offers a global platform
for actuaries and other professionals to discuss key issues impacting the financial services and insurance
industries.
The 24th GCA held in March 2025 having crossed 1200+ participants, the 25th GCA is expected to attract
around 1,500+ participants
As we commemorate 25 years of the GCA, we invite actuaries, academicians, finance professionals,
policymakers, and innovators to submit papers and presentations reflecting the evolving role of actuaries in
shaping financial resilience, sustainability, and innovation.
Glimpses of past GCAs are available at https://www.youtube.com/user/IAIMumbai/videos.
Theme: Actuarial Pathways to Viksit Bharat: Managing Risks for Inclusive Social and Economic
Growth
As India advances towards the vision of Viksit Bharat, managing risks and strengthening insurance
mechanisms are essential to achieving inclusive social and economic growth. In this transformative
journey, actuarial science provides strategic pathways through its data-driven, analytical approach to
understanding and mitigating uncertainty. From fortifying social protection and insurance systems to
ensuring financial stability, actuarial expertise plays a pivotal role in designing sustainable,
future-ready solutions.
These actuarial pathways empower policymakers, insurers and institutions to proactively manage risks, enhance
resilience, and drive equitable progress across sectors. By embedding actuarial principles within insurance
and broader national frameworks, we can safeguard vulnerable communities, promote financial inclusion, and
support long-term development goals.
With a proud legacy of 81 years, the actuarial profession in India continues to evolve and contribute
meaningfully to national development.
Aligned with the spirit of Silver Jubilee celebrations for the Global Conference of Actuaries, this theme
highlights the innovative and vital role of actuarial science and insurance in building a robust, inclusive,
and prosperous nation. It positions actuaries as key contributors to India’s journey towards a confident,
resilient, and truly developed Viksit Bharat.
B. Papers and Presentations
This milestone year is not only a celebration of the past 25 years of professional excellence shown in the
GCAs but also a moment to explore the next frontier of actuarial thinking and its impact on society,
finance, and sustainability.
The conference aims to present a diverse, future-facing, and globally relevant agenda that addresses both
current developments and emerging challenges across the actuarial, finance, insurance, and related domains.
We invite original research, case studies, thought leadership, and practical insights across the following
areas (illustrative, not exhaustive):
1. Transforming Insurance & Financial Systems for Viksit Bharat
- Composite and Unified Licenses: Rethinking boundaries between life, health, and general insurance
- Penetration Gaps and Affordability: Closing India’s protection (Life, Health, Property, Liability) and
pension deficit
- National Health Data Initiatives and Health Insurance Reform
- Insurance for All by 2047: Pathways to universal coverage
- Role of Actuaries in Ayushman Bharat and public health financing
- Government–Private collaboration in social protection schemes
- Parametric Insurance for agriculture, climate, and catastrophe risks
- Risk Solutions for MSMEs and Self-Employed Sectors: Tailored insurance products for small businesses and
rural entrepreneurs
- Embedded Insurance and Microinsurance: Leveraging Digital Platforms for Financial Inclusion.
- Employment Reintegration for Returning Migrants: Designing inclusive insurance and pension frameworks
for overseas workers rejoining India’s workforce
2. Risk Management & Financial Resilience in a Changing World
- Systemic Risk and Contagion Across Sectors (insurance–banking–pensions)
- Macro-financial stability and actuarial stress testing
- Role of Reinsurance in National Resilience and Disaster Recovery
- Catastrophe Bonds and Alternative Risk Transfer Instruments
- Emerging Geopolitical and Technology Risks
- Managing Risk in the Age of Pandemics and Polycrises
- Role of risk-based supervision in sustainable economic growth
- Understanding systemic risk and risk management in fintech, Insurtech, and algorithmic trading platforms
- Intersection of Epidemiology and Actuarial Science, especially managing the impact of climate risk (heat
waves, high wet-bulb temperature events etc.) or pollution or lifestyle or nutrition on public health /
disease burden
3. Technology, Data & Digital Transformation
- Data Governance and Ethics in Financial Institutions
- AI Risks, Regulation, and Accountability in Actuarial Modelling and Financial Decision-Making
- Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Fraud Risk Management in Insurance and Financial Ecosystems
- Blockchain Applications in Claims, Policy Servicing, and Reinsurance
- The Future of Digital Assets and Decentralized Insurance Models
- Leveraging National Digital Infrastructure (Open government data platform, Digi Locker, Aadhaar, ONDC)
for Financial Inclusion
- Use of Generative AI in Actuarial Modelling and Decision Support
- AI-Powered Fraud Detection in Claims Processing: Identifying anomalies and patterns using machine
learning
- Cyber Risk and Insurance in Hybrid Platforms: Managing vulnerabilities and designing coverage across
cloud, on-premises, and decentralized systems
4. Sustainability, Climate & Responsible Finance
- Integrating ESG and Climate Risk into Actuarial Practice
- Transition Risk Management in Energy, Infrastructure, and Insurance Portfolios
- Green Finance and Sustainable Product Innovation
- Climate Risk Modelling and Resilience Financing: Actuarial Approaches for Sustainability
- Biodiversity and Nature-Related Financial Risk (TNFD framework)
- Financing Resilience: Role of insurers and pension funds in sustainable development
- Measuring Social Impact: Actuarial metrics for inclusive growth
- Challenges and opportunities for ESG adoption in India
- Sustainability Scoring in Pension and Insurance Portfolios: Embedding ESG metrics into long-term asset
allocation
- Green Underwriting for Infrastructure: Aligning coverage with climate resilience and environmental
impact.
- Climate Risk Education: Building actuarial capacity for modelling, disclosure, and sustainability risk
management.
5. People, Behaviour, and Inclusion
- Behavioural Insights in Insurance Design and Distribution
- Behavioural Economics and Actuarial Applications: Driving Inclusion and Consumer Trust.
- Financial Inclusion through Microinsurance and Embedded Finance
- Gender, Ageing, and Social Security Challenges in India and Globally
- Retirement Readiness and Longevity Risk Management
- Insurance Literacy and Consumer Trust
- Health and Wellbeing Economics: Linking preventive health with insurance outcomes
- Youth Employment, Talent Pipeline, and Actuarial Education for Future India
6. Regulation, Standards & Future of the Profession
- IFRS 17, RBC and Beyond: Global convergence and Indian adoption challenges
- Strengthening Governance, Professional Ethics, and Accountability
- Future of Actuarial Standards and Regulatory Frameworks in Emerging Markets
- Global Mobility and Recognition of Actuarial Credentials
- New Skillsets for the Next Decade: Tech, data, policy, and communication
- Evolving Role of Actuaries in Public Policy, Risk Regulation, and Nation Building
- Opportunities and Challenges in Principle-based regulations
- How actuaries need to upgrade for the digital economy and AI adoptions
- Actuarial Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets: Building mission-driven ventures in insurance, pensions,
and risk analytics
- Supporting Welfare Schemes through Actuarial Innovation: Strengthening design, pricing, and
sustainability of programs like PM-JAY and PM-SYM
- Actuarial Collaboration with WHO and UN Agencies: Contributing to global health financing, disaster
risk, and social protection modelling
Based on the details provided in the EOI and if the Abstract is accepted after a selection process, the
Organizing Group would be inviting detailed Papers/ Presentations on respective subject perceived to be of
key importance for the event.
The presentations may be based on Research work published or un-published but should not be exact repeat of
any presentation/s already done in any other forum. Papers however should demonstrate original, unpublished
research which will denote the original contribution of the author/s. This contribution will be a copyright
assigned to the Institute of Actuaries of India.
This 25th GCA is a celebration — not just of a conference, but of a community, a profession, and a vision. We
invite you to contribute your insights, shape discussions, and be part of building the next chapter in
actuarial and financial innovation.
The Programme structure is not final yet, however the earlier Programmes can be viewed at; https://actuariesindia.org/list-of-past-conferences
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