The Actuaries Institute has named Taylor Fry Principal Hugh Miller Actuary of the Year.

His work has focused on social issues using data and complex analysis to improve public policy outcomes around intergenerational equity, homelessness, children who are in out-of home-care, suicide prevention initiatives and the investment approach to welfare spending and public housing.

Dr Miller’s most recent and major work for the Actuaries Institute is the Australian Actuaries Intergenerational Equity Index.

The index aims to improve understanding of a broad range of domains such as the environment, housing and education, and how they can impact different generations.

“[He] has used data and advanced analytics to improve public policy across a very diverse range of sectors,” Actuaries Institute CEO Elayne Grace said.

“He champions genuine fairness and equity, using data to make informed and careful decisions that result in better outcomes for society.”