Congratulations to Ian Laughlin Awarded Actuaries Institute Gold Medal

December 7, 2021

I am delighted to announce that PFS Principal Ian Laughlin has been awarded the Actuaries Institute Gold Medal, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the actuarial profession, business, the broader community, and government.

Ian has had a stellar career to date. He has led businesses as a managing director and as a board member, was Deputy Chairman of APRA, served on the Financial Reporting Council and with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and is a Distinguished Fellow of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors.

Congratulations, Ian – well-deserved recognition for your exceptional work over more than four decades.

John Newman

Chairman

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