AFIR/ASTIN/PV

Bridge to the international actuarial world

Financial risks and their assessment is the core topic of the AFIR and ASTIN specialist groups. They deal with mathematics in property and casualty insurance and make use of the present value (PV), which calculates what the future will cost today - important for the planning and valuation of insurance policies.

WHAT ARE AFIR, ASTIN AND PV?

Networked worldwide

AFIR, ASTIN and PV are international professional societies of the International Actuarial Association (IAA) that network experts worldwide, promote innovation and combine research with practice. AFIR-ERM focuses on financial risks and investments, ASTIN deals with risk and actuarial mathematics in non-life insurance and PV is dedicated to pensions and retirement benefits. Together they create added value and promote the highest professional standards.

Why do we need the AFIR/ASTIN/PV specialist associations?

More exchange, more knowledge

The international professional communities for AFIR, ASTIN and PV promote knowledge sharing, innovation and high-quality research in their respective fields - non-life insurance, financial risks and pensions. They provide professionals with a platform for professional development and strengthen the link between academia and industry to develop new solutions and establish their members as trusted experts.

Why be part of the AFIR/ASTIN/PV world?

At international level

The AFIR, ASTIN and PV professional societies provide a valuable opportunity for professional development by supporting actuaries through access to global professional forums and research resources. Those who wish to actively participate can join a community by becoming a member of the International Actuarial Association (IAA). As part of the IAA, members have the opportunity to further their education in the respective specialist areas - non-life insurance, financial risks and investments or pensions - participate in relevant research projects and follow the latest developments and innovations.

Team AFIR/ASTIN/PV

Hansjörg Albrecher

René Dahms

rene.dahms@suva.ch

Roger Kaufmann

roger.kaufmann@suva.ch

Pierre Boithiot

pierre.boithiot@baloise.ch