President’s Philosophy and Mission (Revised 2025)
Today, the world is changing at an unprecedented pace. Rising geopolitical risks, economic uncertainty, global climate change, and rapid technological innovation such as generative AI. In these times of change, the ability to identify risk and uncertainty-the knowledge and role of actuaries-is more important than ever.
Just as Japan once tried to catch up with the West under the banner of “civilization opening”, we are now entering a phase of communicating and co-creating values originating in Japan on the global stage. The actuarial profession is no longer confined to the domestic market, but must become an international professional that provides value beyond national borders.
**Tokyo International Academy of Actuaries (TIAA)**, since its establishment in 2015, has been committed to “fostering world-class actuaries” and has not only assisted students in passing the examinations, but also promoted the development of next-generation leaders with practical, English-language skills and a global mindset.
In recent years, life insurance markets in emerging countries, especially in Asia, have been rapidly developing, and young Japanese actuaries are testing their mettle on this stage. My own experience working as an insurance actuary for a Vietnamese life insurance company has given me a strong stimulus from the local energy and future orientation. In the future, Japanese actuaries will be able to “work globally” and “exercise leadership in different cultures” not as something special, but as a matter of course.
On the other hand, as AI continues to automate calculations and analysis, actuaries are strongly required to have the “ability to ask questions,” “ethical judgment,” and “insight into society” as human beings. Education that nurtures not only technology but also human intelligence and sensitivity will be the core of the future.
Our Mission:
Developing Actuarial Professionals who can Contribute to the International Community
We nurture individuals with the knowledge and sensitivity to be accepted in the global insurance, pension, and financial markets, and with the ability to communicate in English.
Exporting “knowledge” and “value” from Japan to the world
We aim to bring not only our professional skills as actuaries, but also Japanese integrity, analytical skills, and ethics to the world.
Creating a place for “co-education” to accompany young people in their dreams and careers
We value “Co.”, which is a group of people who learn and enhance each other’s skills, and provide career and growth support according to the future of each individual.
Redefining Professionalism in the AI Era
We provide education that coexists with generative AI and refines judgment, intuition, and decision-making that can only be done by humans.
Young people living in this day and age have the power to open up a future that we cannot even imagine. Tokyo International Actuarial Academy will do its utmost to support such young aspirations and help them grow into world-class “human assets.
April 2025
Tokyo International Actuary Academy
Hideyuki Yoshida
