ASSA Essay Competition

Introduction

In 2026 ASSA launched an essay competition to encourage thought leadership, professional dialogue, and knowledge sharing within the actuarial community. The ASSA essay competitions provide members with an opportunity to contribute ideas, insights, and perspectives on emerging issues affecting the actuarial profession, financial services, and the broader public interest.

Essays 2026 – Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Actuarial Profession in South Africa: A 10-Year Outlook

Reserving judgement

Winner – Kavi Pather

Actuaries are all you need

Runner up – Callan Kotzen

The compass not the calculator

Runner up – Sisanda Ngema

Learning to learn

Published

The Actuary Who Only Prompts Is Not an Actuary

Published

2026 S2 Competition Summary:

Topic: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Actuarial Profession in South Africa: A 10-Year Outlook.
Entries received: 20