IAA to Host Live Event and Webinar on Actuarial Support for the Implementation of IFRS 17

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 14 -- The International Actuarial Association issued the following news release:

As part the of the International Actuarial Association's (IAA) support for the implementation of IFRS 17, we will be hosting a simultaneous live ninety minute event and Webinar to present some of the IAA's initiatives in relation to IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts. Darrell Scott, member of the International Accounting Standards Board, will provide background on the development of IFRS 17 as well as a status update.

Date and Time: April 3rd at Noon (London Time)/11:00 AM (GMT) -- Duration: 90 minute

Location: Milliman UK London Office, 11 Old Jewry, Third Floor (Map) (https://goo.gl/maps/b7vMrKdzZnN2) - Space will be limited to 30 people (first come, first serve basis). To register for the physical meeting, please contact Christian Levac.

To register for the webinar, click here (https://iaaevents.webex.com/iaaevents/onstage/g.php?MTID=e83cae33730dcaaddea063a7af0e59654).

Agenda:

- Introduction: Gabor Hanak, IAA President

- Presentation by Darrell Scott, Member of the International Accounting Standards Board

- International Actuarial Note 100 - Application of IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts: Derek Wright and Dave Finnis, Co-Chairs, Education and Practice Subcommittee

- International Standard of Actuarial Practice 4 (ISAP 4) - IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts: Micheline Dionne, Chair, ASC IFRS 17 Task Force

- Question & Answer Period

To learn more about the work of the IAA in this area, please contact the Secretariat.

This activity supports the IAA's strategic objectives to provide relevant supranational organizations with actuarial input and the development of the actuarial profession worldwide and promote appropriate professional/education standards.