Long-term measure of extreme climate conditions reached a new high in winter 2019–20 Washington, D.C., Arlington, VA, Schaumburg, IL, and Ottawa, ON (August 26, 2020) –– A multiyear trend of increasing climate condition measurements from the United States and Canada continues, reaching a new high in winter 2019–20, the latest Actuaries Climate Index quarterly data release shows. The Actuaries...
The floor is yours
In early 2020, the consultation process for the level-2 public statement on national pharmacare began. Over 20 members responded to our call and submitted their comments.
Climate change survey indicates need for better guidance and information
A 2019 survey of CIA members on climate change risks shows that less than one-third of respondents or their companies account for this emerging risk. However, a large percentage of respondents agree that guidance and education about the materiality of climate change risks may help with this type of risk disclosure.
Climate Change Risks Survey Results
ACIA Christine Bisson-Roberge discusses the results of the recent survey of CIA members on climate change risks, conducted by the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee. Key findings include a low incidence of accounting for climate change risk among those surveyed, and the desire for guidance and more education about the materiality of this emerging risk.
Productive discussions within and outside the Institute
Since my last update, the federal political landscape has completely changed. Today we find ourselves with a minority government, which by nature carries with it no shortage of uncertainty and reservations.
