International Committee

The SAS International Committee represents and promotes the Singapore actuarial profession and the Singapore Actuarial Society at an international level. The Committee actively connects with global actuarial associations, insurance associations and bodies, regulatory bodies as well as universities in the region.

What We Do

International Committee’s objectives and responsibilities:

Promote the role, reputation, research / innovation, and recognition in the international domain of the Singapore actuarial profession; and
Support application of beneficial international professional standards in Singapore, with active involvement of other SAS Committees or working groups; and
Liaise with overseas actuarial associations and international bodies to enhance cooperation, coordinate events, and help build a future-ready actuarial workforce, particularly for developing markets.

Who We Are

Committee members

CHAN Tze Leong

Chair

Joanne TAN

Deputy Chair

KOH JIT WEI

Secretary

ONG Wei Chang

Member

MENG Meng

Member

What We Are Working On

The International Actuarial Association (IAA) is the the worldwide organization of actuarial associations and exists to encourage the development of a global profession. Its mission is to:

Inform and influence global stakeholders
Assure the reputation of the profession
Advance the competency of the profession

The SAS is a Full Member of the IAA and has active representatives to contribute to various IAA committees. Notably, the SAS currently has representatives in the IAA Council, Executive Committee, and the Strategic Planning Committee, on top of several sections and task forces. More details about the IAA can be found here.

The Asian Actuaries Association (AsAA) fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among actuarial associations throughout Asia. Its flagship event, the Asian Actuarial Conference (AAC), serves as a key platform for actuaries and industry leaders to discuss emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities facing the profession. Following the successful AAC 2019, the Singapore Actuarial Society was honoured to once again host AAC 2026, themed“Beating the Odds: Redefining Risk”. The event attracted participants from across the region and beyond, reinforcing Singapore’s position as a hub for actuarial thought leadership while strengthening professional connections and advancing dialogue on the future of risk and insurance.

As part of AAC 2026, the Singapore Actuarial Society launched the Emerging Leaders Bursary Programme to support the development of future actuarial leaders across Asia. The programme enabled promising young actuaries from developing markets to participate in the conference, build professional networks, and engage with leaders of the actuarial profession. Beyond providing financial support, the initiative fostered cross-border collaboration, knowledge sharing, and lasting relationships that will help strengthen the actuarial community across the region for years to come.

The International Committee also has bilateral collaborations with foreign actuarial associations and insurance associations to organize and deliver overseas actuarial seminars. Our seminars have been well-attended by regulators, local insurance practitioners from (re)insurance companies, agents, brokers, as well as university professors and students interested in the actuarial profession. The contents range from technical actuarial topics to topical issues such as IFRS 17, digitalisation and innovation in insurance.

The International Committee continues to expand our reach to more countries. To this end, we welcome any enquiries for collaboration opportunities in your countries. If you are interested to find out more, feel free to contact us at sasinternational@actuaries.org.sg. We look forward to partnering with you and taking these important initiatives to the next level!