
Join us for the ASM Leadership Talk Series 2024 – Up Close with Kartina Tahir Thomson, featuring the President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA).
Kartina, the first Malaysian woman to hold this esteemed role, will share her remarkable career journey, which spans across multinational insurance companies, the Bank of England, and PwC.
She will reflect on how her Malaysian upbringing, education in London, and bold career decisions shaped her success.
Kartina will also discuss her vision for the actuarial profession, with a focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and the evolving role of actuaries in a rapidly changing world. Attendees will gain valuable insights into her leadership style and receive advice on navigating their own career paths.
This session includes a live Q&A, offering ASM members a unique opportunity to engage directly with one of the profession's leading voices.
Don’t miss this chance to be inspired and gain valuable career insights in an enriching and motivational conversation for actuaries at all stages of their careers.
Date | 8 Nov 2024 |
Time | 4:00 – 5:00 pm |
Venue | Microsoft Teams |
CPD Hours | 1 hour |
Fellow Charge | RM0.00 |
Associate Charge | RM0.00 |
Ordinary Charge | RM0.00 |
Student Charge | RM0.00 |
Sign Up Start Date | 12 October 2024 |
Sign Up End Date | 7 November 2024 |
Featured Speaker

Kartina Tahir Thomson
Kartina brings 25 years of diverse actuarial, risk management, governance, and regulatory experience. Her prior experience includes a Big-Four audit firm, the Bank of England, global insurance carriers, and brokers. Her most recent executive role is with WTW, the largest global insurance consultancy, as a Senior Director where she leads the risk, regulation, and governance proposition. Kartina also has non-executive experience, most recently for an FTSE-listed company and a fintech firm.
As a subject matter expert in the UK and European insurance regulation, she advises firms on resolving their regulatory issues and adding business value by helping boards in their decision-making. From roles as Chief Risk Officer, a member of the supervisory panel at the Bank of England, and a partner to C-suites and boards of various firms, she brings practical experience to business solutions.
Kartina holds leadership positions in the actuarial profession in the UK and globally. She has served on the IFoA Council for the past seven years and was a member of its Audit and Risk Committee. She was also on the Board of Directors of the Actuarial Association of Europe for four years.
Kartina is passionate about inclusion, social mobility, and education, which she has channelled through her role as the Chair of the IFoA Foundation for the past three years. She mobilised the charity to make a remarkable impact on the next generation of actuaries and the wider actuarial community.