Peter Temple

Provides property, casualty, health and life reinsurance services

Operates as a bank that provides financial products & services

Functions as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides banking services

The private company is based in Cape Town, South Africa. It is the professional body dedicated to advancing actuarial science, education, and practice within and across the continent. The society regulates and supports actuaries by providing education, structured membership designations, and upholding professional and ethical standards through a code of conduct and disciplinary framework. It offers resources for actuarial students and professionals, including syllabi, exam registration, study materials, and support programs, with exams conducted in both virtual and venue formats. The society emphasizes lifelong learning through a continuous professional development system and fosters research and thought leadership via its public benefits and research hub. It organizes events, seminars, and publishes journals and magazines, and maintains committees and task forces addressing areas such as banking, climate change, enterprise risk management, and insurance. The society promotes transformation and diversity through initiatives and partnerships, and supports education and development via bursaries and trusts for previously disadvantaged communities. It serves as a central hub for actuarial education, professional standards, research, and member engagement. The Actuarial Society of South Africa was founded in 1948.