Podcasts by SOA Podcasts - Society of Actuaries

Health Section: The Inflation Reduction Act: What Should Actuaries Know? from 2023-12-04T12:00

In this podcast, Jackie Lee interviews Milliman Principal Gabriela Dieguez on the highlights of the Inflation Reduction Act and how it is shaping Medicare Part D, the largest p...

Actuary of the Future: Launching Your Actuarial Career: Jennifer Lang from 2023-12-01T15:00

Join Jennifer Lang, FIAA and Chris Smith, ASA for a great discussion on this latest episode of the...

Emerging Topics Community: Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in Insurance Product Development from 2023-12-01T12:00

Discover the role that a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) has in insurance product development in our two-part podcast series. Experts Joe Alaimo and Chris Siudzinski explore how M...

Marketing and Distribution Section: Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in Insurance Product Development from 2023-12-01T12:00

Discover the role that a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) has in insurance product de...

Young Professional Advisory Council: Being an Actuary in Latin America - Part One from 2023-11-29T17:01

Join Roberto Gomez, ASA, and Kiu Yuen, FSA, as they explore the Actuarial world within Latin America with their expert panel within a two part episode. This discussion promises a rich conversati...

Young Professional Advisory Council: A Little Help from My Friends: The Power of Networking with SOA Sections from 2023-10-30T11:00

Join Morgan Zuidema, FSA, and Bryon Robidoux as they take you into the world of SOA Sections. Uncover the practical insights, tools, and strategies that can help you leverage Sections to advance...

Emerging Topics Community: Actuaries in the Age of AI: A conversation with ChatGPT from 2023-10-12T21:09

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Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: Episode 4 - Social Security: A Look Ahead from 2023-10-11T15:17

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Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: Episode 3 - Social Security: Benefit Calculations from 2023-10-11T15:15

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Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: Episode 2 - Social Security: Key Beneficiary Decisions from 2023-10-11T15:11

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Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: Episode 1 - Social Security: An Overview from 2023-10-11T14:52

In Part 1 of a four-part series, Bruce Schobel and Geof Hileman discuss the history and structure ...

Actuary of the Future: Launching Your Actuarial Career: Dominic Lee, The Maverick Actuary from 2023-10-02T11:00

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Young Professional Advisory Council: The Actuary’s International Roadmap from 2023-09-25T11:00

Join us for a captivating episode as YPAC Member Silver...

Actuary of the Future: Launching Your Actuarial Career: Mary Pat Campbell from 2023-09-18T14:15

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Entrepreneurial and Innovation Section: Everyday Entrepreneur: From Dance to Actuarial Innovation from 2023-09-13T17:36

Host Rong Rong, FSA, CPCU, and Arthur da Silva, FSA, FCIA, talk about how dancing and music relate to...

Long Term Care Section: LTC Innovation and Wellness from 2023-09-13T13:48

Roger Loomis and Erik Wenzel discuss Assured Allies wellness program which reports it can reduce LTC claim costs by 1...

Health Section: SDOH Beyond the Numbers from 2023-09-11T11:00

Listen in as host Jackie Lee and guests Rebecca Owen and Sara Teppema delve into the intricate world of social determinants of health (SDOH) and their profound impact on actuar...

Emerging Topics Community: AI and the Future of Actuarial Work: Shaping the Future of Insurance and Actuarial Science from 2023-09-08T13:00

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Financial Reporting Section: Assumption Governance Overview from 2023-08-30T13:00

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Young Professional Advisory Council: Supporting the Future from 2023-08-28T11:00

Join Young Professional Advisory Council Chair Kiu Yu...

Entrepreneurial and Innovation Section: Everyday Entrepreneur: Conversation with a Generalist Actuary from 2023-07-31T15:15

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Young Professional Advisory Council- Actuarial Careers: Consulting vs. Insurance from 2023-07-31T11:00

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Emerging Topics Community: Reimagining Actuarial Reporting with AI: Introducing ReportGen.AI (Part 2 of 3) from 2023-07-28T12:00

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Health Section: Optimizing Operations - an Interview with Chad Hollenback from 2023-07-03T12:30

Dave Dillon talks with Chad Hollenback about his new role as Listen

Long Term Care Section: Interview with LTCI Producer Sally Leimbach from 2023-06-29T14:33

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Young Professional Advisory Council: A DEI Discussion from 2023-06-26T11:00

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Emerging Topics Community: Unveiling AI and GPT-4: Actuarial Impacts and Insights (Part 1 of 3) from 2023-06-20T19:21

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Leadership&Development Section and Joint Risk Management Section: It’s time to pick up the books! from 2023-06-08T16:00

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Entrepreneurial&Innovation Section: Everyday Entrepreneur: From Traditional Actuary to Start-up Innovator from 2023-06-07T20:54

Host Rong Rong, FSA, CPCU, talks with Victor Zhao, FSA, CERA, about his career journey from tradition...

Actuary of the Future: Longevity Risk Management by Karl Gagnon, FSA, MAAA from 2023-06-07T20:20

Longevity Risk Management was awarded first place in the 2022-23 Speculative Fiction Contest. This An audio version is part of the first place prize package. Here's what literary judge, Dr. Bob ...

Young Professional Advisory Council: SOA Catastrophe and Climate Risk Research from 2023-05-29T11:00

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Health Section: CAS’ Bias Research from 2023-05-23T15:27

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Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: French Social Security Reform and Unrest from 2023-05-19T14:00

Earlier this year, millions of people in France took to the streets to protest against the raising of the retirement age from 62 to 64. We will e...

Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: Interview with Hank Kim: Executive Director and Counsel for the National Conference On Public Employee Retirement Systems from 2023-05-17T13:00

NCPERS is the largest trade association for public pen...

Emerging Topics Community: Community Update from 2023-05-11T17:27

The SOA launched a new initiative, the emerging topics community, as a pilot in 2021.  In this short...

Health Section: IBNR with Zero Run Out from 2023-05-08T11:00

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Young Professional Advisory Council: Building Your Personal Brand from 2023-04-24T11:00

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Entrepreneurial&Innovation Section: Everyday Entrepreneur: From Actuary to Author with Aree Bly from 2023-04-19T15:55

Host Rong Rong, FSA, CPCU, talks with inspirational entrepreneur Aree Bly about Aree's entrepreneurial journey and other fun things.

Health Section: 340(b) Drug Program from 2023-04-10T11:00

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Health Section: Broader Actuarial Roles in Health Finance from 2023-03-27T12:00

Dave Dillon hosts a conversation with Brian Tajlili as he discusses his role leading business planning for a health insurance organization and similarities and differences with...

Young Professionals Advisory Council: Actuarial Data Science from 2023-03-27T11:00

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Emerging Topics Community: Factorization Machines for High Cardinality Features (Part 4 of 4) from 2023-03-14T19:54

This is the fourth in a 4-part series where Anders Larson and Shea Parkes discuss predictive analytics with high cardinality features.  In the prior episodes we focused on approaches to handling...

Health Section: Stop loss Market conditions with Jon Forster from 2023-03-13T12:00

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Financial Reporting Section: Drink in the Details: Sunrise of LDTI from 2023-03-10T22:00

This podcast is the third in our series “Drink in the Details,” featur...

Health Section: Underwriting Transformation in the Level Funded Market from 2023-02-27T12:00

This episode focuses on the evolution of underwriting techniques to the current use of predictive models.  Topics include what carriers might consider when launching a model, r...

Young Professionals Advisory Council: Young Professionals Making Waves from 2023-02-27T12:00

Join YPAC member Harrison Smith, ASA, as he talks with ...

Emerging Topics Community: The Hashing Trick for High Cardinality Features (Part 3 of 4) from 2023-02-21T19:48

This is the third in a 4-part series where Anders Larson and Shea Parkes discuss predictive analytics with high cardinality features.  In this episode they focus on feature engineering via the h...

Emerging Topics Community: Y-aware Feature Engineering with High Cardinality Features (Part 2 of 4) from 2023-01-31T19:37

This is the second in a 4-part series where Anders Larson and Shea Parkes discuss predictive analytics with high cardinality features.  In this episode they focus on y-aware feature engineering....

Young Professional Advisory Council: Welcome to a New Series from 2023-01-30T12:00

Anthony Weatherspoon, ASA, MAAA, and Kiu Yuen, FSA, MAAA introduce the latest addition to the SOA’s podcast lineup. Discover what to expect from the Young Professional Advisory Council series, h...

Young Professionals Advisory Council: Strategic Initiatives from 2023-01-30T12:00

Join the Young Professional Advisory Council (YPAC) Board liaison Melody Prangley, FSA, MAAA, EA, FCA, as she discusses upcoming and future initiatives for YPAC, exciting engagement opportunitie...

Health Section: Food Intervention Impact from 2023-01-23T12:00

Host Jackie Lee discusses the impacts of food intervention with Lauren Driscoll of NourishedRx. Learn about how this important basic need impacts the health and well-being of under-served popula...

Emerging Topics Community: Introducing Predictive Analytics with High Cardinality Features (Part 1 of 4) from 2023-01-10T19:29

This is the first in a 4-part series where Anders Larson and Shea Parkes discuss predictive analytics with high cardinality features.  In this episode they focus on introducing what high cardina...

Health Section: Leadership Series: John Robinson from 2023-01-02T12:00

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Description: Jackie Lee discussed with John Robinson about his new role as SOA President. He talks about his background and how he got to ...

Product Development Section: Confusing the Matrix from 2022-12-28T15:38

Health Section: Ensuring Predictive Model Wellbeing from 2022-12-26T12:00

A conversation on monitoring and maintaining data science models and how that compares to actuarial models.

Product Development Section: Electronic Health Records (EHR) from 2022-12-15T15:17

What is an Electronic Health Record (EHR). Digital Medical Data today and how it is used today? How does it compare to Attending Physician Statement (APS) and what’s in it for underwriters.

Long Term Care Section: California Long Term Care Insurance Task Force from 2022-12-12T22:32

Parag Shah discusses his involvement with the California Long Term Care Insurance Task Force, which has been discussing potential public LTC options for the state of California.

Health Section: Bias in Health Insurance Pricing? from 2022-12-12T20:54

Jackie Lee joins Lydia Tolman and Jackie Young as they discuss their SOA Research paper, “Listen

Health Section: Current Events in Supplemental Benefits from 2022-12-05T12:00

Join us as Ashlee Borcan and Dave Dillion discuss current events and trends in the supplemental benefits world. 

Building Digital Platforms: Insurtechs, Carriers, and Reinsurers from 2022-11-30T15:54

Health Section: Auditor Check-in from 2022-11-21T12:00

Discussion regarding recent industry events and what your auditor will be looking for in regards to these impacts.

Health Section: Navigate through Risk-Based Capital with Success from 2022-11-07T11:00

Risk-based capital (RBC) is a method of measuring the minimum amount of capital appropriate for an insurer to support its overall business operations, taking into consideration the insurer’s siz...

Health Section: Better Care Through Understanding the Customer Not Just the Patient from 2022-10-24T11:00

Learn how healthcare actuaries are going beyond claims and enrollment data to drive clinical, financial and operational performance by leveraging new data sources and machine learning. 

Emerging Topics Community: The Tests Never End: An Overview of Software Testing Methods for Actuaries - Part 3 of 3 from 2022-10-13T15:24

This is the third and final installment of a 3-part series where Joe Alaimo and Andy Rallis discuss the different types of software testing, what they are, how they are performed and ways that t...

Health Section: Hot Topics and Trends in Group&Worksite Supplemental Health Products from 2022-10-10T11:00

Dave Dillon interviews Kristi Hardenbergh, Actuary with Sydney Consulting Group, about group and worksite supplemental health products. Learn about the different types of products offered, as we...

Actuary of the Future Section: Speculative Spectacular: Where Fiction Meets Reality Part 3 from 2022-10-06T19:00:05

Explore where fiction meets reality. In Part 3 of the “Speculative Spectacular” series, Nate Worrell talks with award winners from the 14^th Speculative Fiction contest and contest coo...

Actuary of the Future Section: Speculative Spectacular: Where Fiction Meets Reality Part 2 from 2022-09-29T19:00:33

Explore where fiction meets reality. In Part 2 of the “Speculative Spectacular” series, Nate Worrell talks with award winners from the 14^th Speculative Fiction contest about how ficti...

Health Section: Disparities Between Location and Health from 2022-09-26T11:00:52

Jackie Lee talks with research authors, Joan Barrett and Stephanie Entzminger, about how where you live impacts your health. Listen to hear more about their research about this SDOH and how it i...

Actuary of the Future Section: Speculative Spectacular: Where Fiction Meets Reality Part 1 from 2022-09-22T19:00:15

Explore where fiction meets reality. In this episode of the “Speculative Spectacular” series, Nate Worrell talks with award winners from the 14^th Speculative Fiction contest about how...

Marketing and Distribution Section: Trends in Distribution and Marketing of Affluent Insurance Market from 2022-09-14T19:52:18

Financial Reporting Section: Drink in the Details Part Three: IFRS 17 and Iced Tea from 2022-08-30T20:20:51

This podcast is the third in our series “Drink in the Details,” featuring casual discussions with experts on a variety of financial reporting topics. Join Chris Whitney, as he discusses IFRS 17 ...

Health Section: Pet Insurance from 2022-08-15T11:00:21

Join Jackie Lee and Philip Wright as they talk about Pet Insurance. They discuss the similarities and differences between Pet Insurance and Health Insurance. Listen to gain a better understandin...

Health Section: Enrollee Choice from 2022-08-01T20:13:22

Jackie Lee talks with Geof Hileman about the SOA research titled “Modeling Effects of Enrollee Choice.” In this discussion, we cover simplistic markets and gradually make the markets more sophis...

The Tests Never End: An Overview of Software Testing Methods for Actuaries – Part 2 of 3 from 2022-07-29T19:47:52

This is the second in a 3-part series where Joe Alaimo and Andy Rallis discuss the different types of testing, what they are, how they are performed and ways that they apply to the software deve...

Long Term Care Section: Dementia Facilities and the Effects of Covid - A Case Study in Georgetown Living from 2022-07-22T11:00

In this podcast, a follow-up to our April 23, 2021 discussion, Dr. Char Hu, co-founder of Georgetown Living (link: Listen

Health Section: Deep Dive Beyond Healthcare Claims: Uses of Real-time Clinical Data from 2022-07-11T11:00:45

On this episode, Dave chats with Kelvin Wursten, Senior Director, Data Science at PointClickCare on all things clinical d...

Emerging Topics Community: The Tests Never End: An Overview of Software Testing Methods for Actuaries – Part 1 of 3 from 2022-06-29T15:14:16

This is the first in a 3-part series where Joe Alaimo and Andy Rallis discuss the different types of testing, what they are, how they are performed and ways that they apply to the software devel...

Health Section: A Conversation with John Bertko from 2022-06-27T11:00:50

Dave Dillon interviews Covered California’s John Bertko about a wide-range of health insurance and healthcare reform topics

Long Term Care Section: Predictive Analytics in the LTC Industry from 2022-06-23T11:00:12

Ali Ahmadi of TCARE discusses his company’s efforts to use predictive analytics to support informal caregivers. Ali also discus...

Health Section: Telehealth Reducing Costs? from 2022-06-13T11:00:30

Have you ever assumed that telehealth should reduce health care costs for health plans? Listen in as Jackie Lee and Kirsten Staveland discuss how this assumption may not be accurate. They also disc...

Long Term Care Section: A Recap of the 2022 ILTCI Conference from 2022-06-08T11:00:41

John discusses the recent ILTCI conference with the chair of the actuarial track, Linda Chow, and how to people can get involved with the conference in the future.

Health Section: Health Actuarial Work in An Integrated Delivery System from 2022-05-30T11:00:33

Dave and Andrew discuss the similarities and differences in actuarial work between working for an integrated delivery system (or payer/provider combinations) vs. a traditional insurance company/...

Emerging Topics Community: Anders vs. Shea, Part 4: A Champion is Crowned from 2022-05-23T17:00

It’s time for the big reveal as we find out which of our two podcast hosts prevailed in the hotly contested 2021 Milliman Health Practice Hackathon. Was Shea able to leverage his years of machin...

Health Section: Evaluating Healthcare Innovation from 2022-05-16T11:00:14

Solutions in healthcare to drive better care at a reduced cost have grown significantly over the past 5 years.  Dave Dillon talks to Ed Pudlowski about the role health actuaries play to bring cr...

Emerging Topics Community: Anders vs. Shea, Part 3: Shea's Story from 2022-05-09T17:00

Anders is back in the host chair as we hear from Shea and Tanner Boyle, who were on a competing team in the 2021 Milliman Health Practice Hackathon. Similar to the discussion in part two of the ...

Health Section: Heavy Metal Music from 2022-05-02T11:00:54

For pricing actuaries working in the individual exchange market, the metallic plans created by the ACA – bronze, silver, gold, and platinum – have been anything but simple. Do new state mandates ar...

Emerging Topics Community: Section Elections: How to Become an SOA Section Council Member from 2022-04-28T16:20:28

Now is the time to become a candidate for an SOA Section Council. Current Section Council members Joe Alaimo and Kevin Duran walk you through why and how to volunteer for this important leadersh...

Reinsurance Section: Reinsurance Section Spotlight: Mike Green from 2022-04-27T16:41:56

Mike Green, FSA, MAAA, Vice Present at Canada Life Re sharing his insights with podcast host Jing Lang, FSA, FCIA, MAAA, FLMI.

Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: Leadership Series interview with Tonya Manning. from 2022-04-26T11:00:52

Tonya Manning, Buck’s Wealth Practice Leader & Chief Actuary, recent DOL appointee to Advisory Council and Former SOA and IAA President is interviewed. Tonya discusses her career, leadership at ...

Emerging Topics Community: Anders vs. Shea, Part 2: Anders' Story from 2022-04-25T17:00

Shea plays the role of host today and talks shop with Anders and Nick Vander Heyden, who competed as part of a team in the 2021 Milliman Health Practice Hackathon. The gang covers a wide range o...

Health Section: Changing Landscape of Medicaid Pharmacy from 2022-04-18T11:00:27

In this episode, Dave Dillon interviews Dustin Ryan, FSA, MAAA about the everchanging landscape of Medicaid pharmacy.  They discuss how the states pulling the levers in the pharmacy world to low...

M&A and Margaritas from 2022-04-12T14:14:55

"Drink in the Details” is a podcast series featuring casual discussions with experts on a variety of financial reporting topics. In this episode, Chris Whitney and his guests Liz Millard and Kev...

Emerging Topics Community: Anders vs. Shea, Part 1: Setting the Stage from 2022-04-11T19:38:40

Shea Parkes, FSA, MAAA, and Anders Larson, FSA, MAAA, are joined by the organizers of the 2021 Milliman Health Practice Hackathon: Riley Heckel, FSA, MAAA, Austin Barrington, FSA, MAAA, and Phil...

Retirement Section: Applying Predictive Analytics to Pension Plans from 2022-04-05T16:04:19

This podcast interviews actuaries David Cantor and Kailan Shang, co-authors of the SOA research report titled Predictive Analytics: A Primer for Pension Actuaries. David and Kailan explain how p...

Product Development Section: Introduction to Inforce Management from 2022-04-05T13:00:17

Chris Ryan and Jennie McGinnis discuss what Inforce Management means and provide an update on the Inforce Management Subgroup and its upcoming activities.

Health Section: A Conversation with CCIIO: Jeff Wu from 2022-04-04T11:00:32

Dave Dillon interviews Jeff Wu who is the deputy director for policy of the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO). Dave and Jeff discuss a wide-range of Affordable Care...

Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: The new ASOP 4 and how we got here: A Magical History Tour from 2022-03-22T11:00:12

We review the history of guidance on both market based disclosures and funding policy, and describe how the new ASOP 4 addresses both those topics.

Reinsurance Section: Tiffany Norman, career development in reinsurance from 2022-03-21T20:40:07

Tiffany Norman, FSA, MAAA, Senior Vice President at Hannover Re sharing her insights with podcast host Jing Lang, FSA, FCIA, MAAA, FLMI.

Health Section: Member Advocacy from 2022-03-21T11:00:11

Join Jackie Lee as she sits down with Mike Pacolay to discuss his article on the utilization of member advocates as a cost savings tool for employers to help lower claims costs for its employees...

Emerging Topics Community: Introducing the Emerging Topics Community from 2022-03-18T20:53:08

Learn about the SOA's new emerging topics community.

Health Section: Structured Reinsurance for Health Products from 2022-03-07T12:00:36

Dave Dillon interviews Dave Rowbottom on the topic of capital motivated reinsurance for health products – how it works, how it is evaluated, where it is commonly used, and what is involved in un...

Health Section: Building a Transformation Change Office with Guest Roger Bauer from 2022-02-21T12:00

Roger Bauer, Executive Director of the Transformation Change Office for the Atlanta market of Kaiser Permanente, speaks with host David Dillon, FSA, MAAA, about building a Tra...

Long Term Care Section: Long-Term Care Insurance Mortality and Lapse Study from 2022-02-16T12:00:35

Warren Jones discusses the efforts that went into the recent mortality and lapse study developed by the American Academy of Actuaries and the Society of Actuaries Research Institute.

Health Section: MC3 Clinical Programs from 2022-02-07T12:00:17

Continuing with the Managed Care 3.0 Strategic Initiative, Jackie Lee talked with Ian Duncan and Lara Dodo about  Newtopia and its case study. Cardiometabolic disease continues to be a growing p...

Health Section: MC3 Gene Therapy from 2022-01-24T13:16:29

Jackie Lee and Wendy Kwan discuss gene therapy technology and some of the challenges US healthcare payers will face modeling for the larger upfront costs created by such treatments.

Long Term Care Section: A Conversation on Public LTC Proposals from 2022-01-21T13:56:26

Join us as we discuss recent proposals of public programs that help address the long-term care needs of the population. 

Health Section: Rural Health Care from 2022-01-10T13:53:28

Jackie Lee talks with Elaine Corrough about her research for the Health Section’s Managed Care 3.0 Case Study series on access to healthcare in rural areas. It highlights several programs local ...

Long Term Care Section: NAIC - Bringing Clarity to LTC Rate Increase Notifications from 2021-12-13T19:49:07

Hear an update from state regulators Anna Van Fleet and Shannen Logue regarding the NAIC’s efforts to develop an LTCi Reduced Benefit Options Regulator Checklist. Why is it needed, what do they ...

Health Section: Managed Care 3.0 Case Studies from 2021-12-13T13:24:43

Jackie Lee & Karen Shelton discuss several case studies that are shaping the future of healt...

Actuary of the Future: Passing the Torch – a meeting with the AOF Interns Taylor and Steven from 2021-12-07T19:42:38

Tony Johnson speaks with Steven Gee and Taylor Geppert. Steven and Taylor were the 2021 Actuary of the Future Section Interns and share their insights on the experience.

Modeling Section: All You Need to Know About Pension Risk Transfer (PRT): Modeling Challenges and Potential Solutions from 2021-11-08T21:41:49

In this episode, John Fowler, FSA, MAAA, interviews Tyler Keenan, ASA, CERA, MAAA, on Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) business, challenges in modeling PRT and potential solutions in Prophet.  

Health Section: Startup Companies: Communication is Key from 2021-11-08T13:24:45

Jackie Lee interviews Steven Jones, Chief Actuary and Head of the Shared Incentives Organization, about the beginnings and growth of his startup company, Circulo Health, and how it differs from ...

Modeling Section: Unbox the Black Box from 2021-11-01T21:32:32

Historically, modeling actuaries had the option of developing their own “in-house” modeling solution or purchasing a platform and/or application from a vendor. Advancements in technology have pr...

Long Term Care Section: What’s new at this year’s LTC Medical Symposium? from 2021-11-01T13:06:14

Robert Eaton and Shawna Meyer describe the speakers and topics at this year’s Virtual LTC Medical Symposium. The symposium will take place on Nov 30 and Dec 2, 2021, in a webinar format .

Health Section: Pharmaceutical Patents and Abuses from 2021-10-25T15:24:12

As part of the ongoing pharmacy series, Jackie Lee talks with Tony Pistilli, FSA at Santa Barbara Actuaries, as he breaks down his article series on pharmaceutical patents and abuses. With pharm...

Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section: Machine Learning in the Cloud, Part 4 – Intro to Web APIs from 2021-10-11T16:46:14

Host Anders Larson, FSA, MAAA, is joined by Shea Parkes FSA, MAAA, to discuss deploying predictive models into production via web APIs. The use of web APIs for delivering pred...

Retirement Section: Retirement Planning Opportunity for Actuaries from 2021-10-11T13:54:07

Patrick Ring, ASA, EA, MSPA, MAAA, ACA and Cheryl Krueger, CFP and founder of Growing Fortunes Financial Partner, LLC discuss the role of actuaries as financial planners, focusing on retirement ...

Health Section: Alignment Coaching with Aree Bly from 2021-10-11T12:14:39

Do you know how to navigate to sustainable success? Aree Bly, alignment coach for the analytical mind, shares the idea of the alignment landscape with Dave Dillon. With this model, you can make ...

Joint Risk Management Section: Interview with Ryan Krisac, AVP of Model Risk Governance with Lincoln Financial Group from 2021-09-28T11:00

In this episode, we get to hear from Ryan, a rising star in the world of Model Risk Governance about his career, how he got into risk management, and where he sees the industry going.

Health Section: Leadership Series: Jennifer Gillespie from 2021-09-27T13:49:47

Jackie Lee and Jennifer Gillespie, SOA President-Elect for the 2021-2022 term, discuss her background, goals, expected challenges, and that which excites her as she steps into her new role.  Act...

Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: 2021 Social Security Trustees Report from 2021-09-14T11:00

Flick Fornia discusses the 2021 Social Security Trustees Report with Steve Goss and Karen Glenn

Health Section: International Healthcare from 2021-09-13T12:30:15

Initiative 18|11 intended to shift our focus towards healthcare efficiency. What can the US learn from other countries’ healthcare systems? How are other countries more efficient than the US? Ja...

Health Section: SOA Health Section Council: What’s Now&What’s Next from 2021-08-30T12:49:22

Jackie Lee chats about the SOA Health Section Council (HSC) with its Vice Chair, Doug Norris, FSA at Milliman.  Together, they discuss how the HSC is relevant to your actuarial career beyond the...

Long Term Care Section: Morbidity Experience Studies from 2021-08-26T11:00

Jeff Anderson of Milliman discusses his recent efforts related to LTC morbidity experience studies. Observed trends and future considerations are also discussed.

Modeling Section: Cognitive Bias – “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble…” from 2021-08-20T21:16:21

“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” – Mark Twain. This podcast, featuring Kevin Durand and Randall Stevenson, focuses on Co...

Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section: Machine Learning in the Cloud, Part 3 – Cloud Security from 2021-08-19T21:01:48

Host Anders Larson, FSA, MAAA, is joined by Ben Wyatt, a security and compliance manager at Milliman, to discuss considerations around data security in the cloud. Ben and Anders discuss a variet...

Joint Risk Management Section: Interview with Tony Dardis from 2021-08-16T12:31:26

In this episode, we sit down with Tony Dardis to discuss the past, present, and future of the profession through the lens of his career. We want to thank Tony for his insights and his kindness i...

Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: A Case Study Supporting Personalized Medicine from 2021-08-05T12:36:31

Chris Merkel interview Jane Gilbert about personalized medicine.

Actuary of the Future: Passing the Torch - a meeting with Andy Rallis from 2021-07-30T21:22:13

Tony Johnson and Steven Gee speak with Andy Rallis. They discuss the future of the actuarial profession given impacts of COVID-19, changing regulation and emerging technologies.

Marketing and Distribution Section: Linley Baker – Don’t Be Afraid To Do What You Really Want To Do from 2021-07-20T19:07:39

Jing Lang, FSA, FCIA, FLMI, MAAA, talks with Linley Baker, FSA, MAAA, about her unique career path and how it’s possible to achieve your life dreams and “do what you really want to do.”

Long Term Care Section: Offering Cash Buyouts as part of LTC Rate Increases from 2021-07-20T18:23:19

Nolan Tully of Faegre Drinker discusses cash buyouts, which have recently been offered as part of LTC rate increases.

Health Section: Level-Funding from 2021-07-19T13:06:59

Dave Dillon interviews Jeremy Benson and Wendy Broadrick on the topic of Level-Funding. Topics included an overview of Level-Funding, how Level-Funding has evolved over time, how it compares to ...

Financial Reporting Section: Drink in the Details, Part One— PBR and a Beer from 2021-07-09T20:17:20

This podcast is the first in our series “Drink in the Details,” featuring casual discussions with experts on a variety of financial reporting topics. Join Chris Whitney, as he shares a beer and ...

Health Section: YPAC: Emerging Leaders from 2021-07-05T11:54:04

Join Jackie Lee and the SOA’s Young Professional Advisory Council (YPAC) Chairperson, Kristen Long, ASA at Unum, to learn more about YPAC and the opportunities it offers for the next generation ...

Product Development Section: Underwriting Issues and Innovation Seminar from 2021-06-21T14:33:15

Listen now as Chris Ryan, FSA, MAAA, Al Klein, FSA, MAAA, and Tami Britton, FALU, FLMI, FLHC, AIRC, ACS, ARA, LTCP, discuss the upcoming SOA Underwriting Issues and Innovation Seminar. This podc...

Marketing and Distribution Section: Lisa Bull – Understand Your True Impact and Unlock Stretch Opportunities from 2021-06-16T21:02:21

Jing Lang, FSA, FCIA, FLMI, MAAA, talks with Lisa Bull, President of Lechner & Associates, on discovering your true impact and unlocking stretch opportunities tailored to your professional and p...

Long Term Care Section: Multi-State Actuarial LTC Rate Reviews from 2021-06-14T11:23:09

Fred Andersen, the Chief Life Actuary of the Minnesota Department of Commerce, discusses efforts to create a more uniform review process related to LTC rate increases. Fred also provides details...

Health Section: Precision Medicine Perspectives from 2021-05-24T13:03:54

Diving deeper into the pharmacy medicine series for pharmacy development and its process, Jackie Lee chats with Jonathan Gray and returning guest Kerri Miller about precision medicine.  Learn ho...

Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: The Legacy Obligation Trust – an Approach for Pension Funding from 2021-05-19T11:00

Flick Fornia interviews Michael Imber of Conway MacKenzie, a part of Riveron, about the potential for governments to contribute hard assets as a means of funding municipal pensions.

Long Term Care Section: LTC Producer Survey Follow-Up from 2021-05-18T11:00

Ron Hagelman and John Hebig discuss the key findings from the Long-Term Care producer survey that Ice Floe Consulting and Oliver Wyman performed over the past year.

Modeling Section: Everything You Need to Know About the Modeling Section and its Council - 2021 Refresher from 2021-05-14T20:15:55

The 2021 election of new Modeling Section Council members is approaching! Listen now as April Shen, FSA, MAAA, interviews current section council members, Uri Sobel, FSA, MAAA, and Kevin Durand,...

Health Section: Bundling Medicare Supplement and Short-Term Care from 2021-05-10T11:00

Jackie Lee interviews Ken Clark and Robert Eaton about Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and short-term care products, including profits, pricing assumptions, and bundling opportunities for health c...

Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: It Didn’t Cost a Pennie from 2021-05-05T11:00

In a purportedly highly regulated environment, ACA individual market premiums are largely misaligned across the country. States that have enforced compliance have improved consumer value and str...

Modeling Section: LDTI Experiences and Challenges from 2021-04-30T18:48:59

Join us as Tim Deitz, ASA, MAAA, and Tom Kim, FSA, FCIA, MAAA, discuss LDTI implementation/modeling experiences and challenges.

Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section: Machine Learning in the Cloud, Part 2 – Platform Examples from Azure from 2021-04-30T12:59:16

Join hosts Anders Larson, FSA, MAAA, and Shea Parkes, FSA, MAAA, for the second in a series of podcasts focused on machine learning in the cloud. This episode focuses on some specific Platform-a...

Health Section: Specialty Drug Development, Costs and Solutions from 2021-04-26T12:41:05

Jackie Lee discusses specialty drugs with Kerri Miller, Pharm.D., and Sarah Hellems, FSA, as part of an ongoing series for the Pharmacy Strategic Initiative.  Together, they discuss innovations ...

Reinsurance Section and Leadership&Development Section: Tracy Choka – Leadership through Actuarial Workplace Evolution and Disruption from 2021-04-23T21:55:03

Tracy Choka, FSA, MAAA, speaks with podcast host Jing Lang, FSA, FCIA, MAAA, on accelerations and major trends in reinsurance, leadership and actuarial workplace evolution. 

Long Term Care Section: The Impact of COVID-19 on Long-Term Care from 2021-04-23T11:00

Char Hu, Founder of Georgetown Living dementia communities and CEO of insurtech company The Helper Bees, sits down with us to discuss the implications of the coronavirus pandemic on long-term ca...

Joint Risk Management Section: the Risk Management Profession – a Rewarding Career Path from 2021-04-15T11:00

Ariel Weis, FSA, MAAA, FCIA interviews Mihaela Capra for a view of the risk management profession from the viewpoint of a seasoned risk management professional. The story is anchored in the expe...

Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: The Future of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care from 2021-04-13T13:49:08

Chris Merkel and Stephanie Entzminger discuss the external forces currently affecting nursing homes, with a focus on the impact on Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

Health Section: Leadership Series: SOA President Roy Goldman from 2021-04-12T12:38:53

Join Jackie Lee for her chat with Roy Goldman, current SOA 2020-2021 President, for the Leadership Series.  Roy shares his inspiring actuarial journey, lessons he learned, obstacles he overcame,...

Product Development Section: Get to Know the Product Development Section from 2021-04-09T15:03:49

Join this conversation between current Product Development Section Council members and Friends of the Council to learn more about the many ways the section supports its membership and how you ca...

Long Term Care Section: A Conversation with Matt Winegar from 2021-03-30T11:00

John Hebig interviews Matt Winegar, the chairperson of the LTC Section Council, to discuss the council’s goals for this year and how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted his role as section chairp...

Modeling Section: Agile Executions of Modeling from 2021-03-29T19:33:08

Listen now as Lu Xue, FSA, CERA, MAAA, interviews Katherine Geller, FSA, MAAA, on the Agile principles, methodologies and executions for modeling and project management.

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Health Section: State Regulatory Impact on Prescription Drugs from 2021-03-29T14:43:03

Join Jackie Lee for the ongoing Pharmacy Strategic Initiative series, led by Gregory Warren, FSA, MAAA (SVP & Chief Actuary at Optum Advisory Services) who teams up in this podcast with Rebecca ...

Leadership&Development Section and Marketing&Distribution Section: Aree Bly – Align Mentally to Create Sustainable Success from 2021-03-11T21:11:42

Jing Lang talks with Aree Bly, actuary turned alignment coach, on navigating your unique career path and leveraging alignment as a tool to lead yourself and others to success. 

Investment Section: Derivatives: Integration in Insurance and Pensions from 2021-03-09T19:43:26

In this podcast, Steve Castleton (Chatham Financial) and David Murad (NISA Investment Advisors) discuss the use of derivatives in the insurance and pension industries.  They cover their varied a...

Health Section: Care Management Vendors from 2021-03-08T14:13:02

Listen to Rick Pawelski and Ryan Coblentz, actuaries at Highmark Health, discuss with Jackie Lee how care management vendors and insurers are becoming increasingly integrated in managing custome...

Retirement Section: Social Security with Ron Gebhardtsbauer from 2021-03-04T18:56:42

Patrick Ring, ASA, EA, MSPA, MAAA speaks with Ron Gebhardtsbauer, FSA, MAAA on a variety of issues surrounding Social Security including, proposals for reforming it and the impact of COVID-19.

International Section: The SOA Competency Framework from 2021-03-04T18:41:45

The SOA Competency Framework contains eight core competencies, which highlight all the technical and non-technical skills needed to become a well-rounded actuary. As the SOA creates professional...

International Section: Solvency II is Good for You from 2021-03-04T18:31:21

Podcast host Carlos Arocha, FSA, speaks with Professor Karel Van Hulle about his experience in the development of the Solvency II Directive. Van Hulle, served as head of insurance and pensions a...

Long Term Care Section: Alzheimer’s Disease and its Impact on LTC from 2021-02-22T14:36:21

Marie Kolendo of the Alzheimer’s Association provides an overview of Alzheimer’s Disease, its impact on the LTC industry, and an update on recent research.

Health Section: Pandemic Planning: Forecasting&Trends from 2021-02-22T12:44:50

Listen to Jackie Lee and David Blumenthal, President of the Commonwealth Fund, discuss a variety of topics regarding pandemic planning.  Learn how trends will affect the healthcare system now an...

Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section: Foundational Data Environments for Machine Learning from 2021-02-17T16:08:28

Rahul Nawab and Karl Canty from EXL Services join host Anders Larson, FSA, MAAA, to discuss the importance of data transformation for organizations to yield the benefits of modern machine learni...

Health Section and Marketing&Distribution Section: Vaccination Do’s and Don’ts - Advice from Dr. Garcia Zakzuk on COVID-19 from 2021-02-15T12:00

Dr. Boris Garcia Zakzuk answers questions from Jing Lang, FSA, FCIA, MAAA, on COVID-19 vaccinations.

Health Section: Technology Innovation from 2021-02-08T21:11:40

Jackie Lee discusses innovative technology in healthcare with returning guest, Sudha Shenoy, including the forces driving change, Managed Care 3.0, leading technology, notable obstacles, and key...

International Section: Survey of Insurance Markets in South East Asia from 2021-02-04T16:08:54

Podcast host Carlos Arocha, FSA, speaks with Henner Alms, Founding Partner of Faber Consulting, as they discuss the fourth edition of the Listen

Modeling Section: Oh My! What’s Next? A Podcast About Model Governance??? from 2021-02-03T22:05:20

Model governance often focuses on “what to do” rather than “why we are doing it” and “how we should do it.” In this podcast, Kevin Durand, FSA, MAAA, interviews Winston Hall, FSA, MAAA, who shar...

International Section: The Role of Insurance in Mitigating Social Inequality from 2021-02-03T19:27:32

Podcast host Carlos Arocha, FSA, speaks with Kai-Uwe Schanz, the Deputy Managing Director and Head of Research & Foresight of The Geneva Association about a recently published Listen

International Section: About Greycells from 2021-01-27T21:32:57

Podcast host Carlos Arocha, FSA, speaks with Alejandro Bonilla Garcia about Greycells, an Association of Former International Civil Servants for Development. Greycells is a platform through whic...

Health Section: Buying and Selling Employer Stop-Loss from 2021-01-25T13:17:14

Dave Dillon interviews Dave Nelson, Luis Prieto and Joel Clark on the topic of buying and selling employer stop-loss, the nuances of the product and opportunities for health actuaries to evaluat...

Long Term Care Section: LTC Population Management Research from 2021-01-18T16:59:54

Robert Eaton and Missy Gordon discuss their emerging research into LTC population management techniques, wellness programs and interventions, and modernizing how LTC insurers approach the claims...

Health Section: Cell and Gene Therapies: Cost Approaches and Actuaries’ Key Role from 2021-01-11T14:31:48

Listen to Jackie Lee and Ned Pojskic discuss how insurers and PBMs have a unique and creative challenge to collaborate with the pharmaceutical industry to innovate new mechanisms for single-use,...

Health Section and Marketing&Distribution Section: Don Blue – COVID-19 Impact on Workers Comp, Meaningful Work and Harnessing Your Chief Actuarial Voice from 2021-01-04T15:38:01

Don Blue, FCIA, FSA, Chief Actuary at WSIB sharing his insights with podcast host Jing Lang, FSA, FCIA, MAAA, FLMI.

Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section: Machine Learning in the Cloud - Part 1 – Intro to the Cloud from 2020-12-28T17:01:06

Join hosts Anders Larson, FSA, MAAA, and Shea Parkes, FSA, MAAA, for the first in a series of podcasts focused on machine learning in the cloud. This episode introduces a useful definition of th...

Health Section: The ACA’s future: Cyclical Pattern or a New Direction? from 2020-12-28T14:30:30

Dave Dillon, FSA, MAAA, interviews Greg Fann, FSA, FCA, MAAA on his October 2020 Health Watch article “The ACA Underwriting Cycle”. This discussion covers the historical underwriting cycle, the ...

Long Term Care Section: Long-Term Care Experience Reporting Form Updates from 2020-12-18T16:43:41

Lynn Manchester and John Hebig discuss the history and recent changes to the LTC experience reporting forms

Health Section: Cell and Gene Therapies from 2020-12-14T13:55:34

Cell and gene therapies; the challenges the insurance industry faces in modeling ultra high cost, novel therapies.

Health Section: Raising the Bar on Regulatory Filings from 2020-11-30T14:48:36

Do you want to get through the rate approval process faster or improve your chances of obtaining rate approval? In this podcast, Dave Dillon and Kristi Bohn talk about professionalism issues and...

Health Section: Sharpening Your Soft Skills from 2020-11-16T17:15:50

Dave Dillon talks with Brian Mackintosh (former teacher, sometimes musician, and current actuary) about leveraging prior experiences to expand your professional skillset.

Long Term Care Section: Changing World of Combination Products from 2020-11-13T13:45:17

Al Schmitz walks us through the world of combination products, including how they have evolved and how to differentiate the wide variety of products available. Consumers should seek professional...

Modeling Section: Communicating Actuarial Model Results from 2020-11-04T16:43:20

Listen now as April Shen, FSA, CFA, interviews Eric Schwartz, FSA, MAAA, on communicating actuarial model results. In this podcast, Eric discusses key questions and strategies actuaries should t...

Health Section: Social Determinants of Health and the Impact on Medicaid from 2020-11-02T13:48:19

Dave Dillon talks with North Carolina’s Chief Actuary of their Medicaid program, Julia Lerche. This conversation discusses Social Determinants of Health and why the topic is important topic for ...

InsurTech: Innovation and Entrepreneurship During the Pandemic from 2020-10-30T15:56:26

Podcast host Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, speaks with Raymond DiDonna, FSA, of RGAX; and Tim Rozar, FSA, MAAA, CERA, of RGA, on challenges and opportunities to support innovation within InsurTech to...

Health Section: Pharmacoeconomics from 2020-10-19T15:28:03

It’s hard to pronounce, but don’t let that stop you from learning about this important pharmacy topic. In this podcast, Jackie Lee talks about with Mark Millman and Karl Gregor as they explore w...

Health Section: A Hawaiian Actuarial Journey from 2020-10-12T12:37:53

This week Jackie Lee chats with Health Actuary Brett Heineman. They explore the benefits and challenges of a non-traditional actuarial career, island life, and what actuaries can learn from taki...

Health Section: Market Conduct&Other Regulatory Issues from 2020-09-28T12:44:50

Dave Dillon talks with Kentucky’s Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, DJ Wasson. This discussion covers what regulators are doing with regards to Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Mental Health Parity, a...

Long Term Care Section: Brain Fitness Training from 2020-09-17T12:47:54

Claude Thau discusses Brain Fitness Training and how its benefits may impact the LTC insurance industry.

Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: Dave Dillon – The Impact of COVID-19 on the 2021 Commercial Health Insurance Market from 2020-09-16T11:59:12

With his background as a consultant who assists state insurance departments, Dave Dillon provides his perspective on the pandemic and how the pandemic could impact the 2021 commercial health ins...

Health Section: Leadership Series: Joan Barrett from 2020-09-14T12:22:29

Jackie Lee chats with Joan Barrett as part of the HSC Leadership Series. 

Marketing&Distribution Section and Product Development Section: Understanding Product Management - Best Practices for Innovation and Collaboration, Part Two from 2020-09-04T18:50:05

In this two-part podcast, we sit down with product management expert Christin Kuretich from Trustmark Benefits to explore unique elements and challenges of product management within the insuranc...

Marketing&Distribution Section and Product Development Section: Understanding Product Management - Best Practices for Innovation and Collaboration, Part One from 2020-09-04T18:48:29

In this two-part podcast, we sit down with product management expert Christin Kuretich from Trustmark Benefits to explore unique elements and challenges of product management within the insuranc...

Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section: Python - Part 4 – Digging Into Data Science Packages from 2020-09-04T18:37:51

Join hosts Anders Larson, FSA, MAAA, and Shea Parkes, FSA, MAAA, for the fourth in a series of podcasts focused on Python. The previous episode covered how to get started with Python. This episo...

Modeling Section: An Actuary's Guide to Software as a Service from 2020-09-04T15:16:37

Listen now as Tim Deitz, ASA, MAAA interviews David Davenport on industry trends, services provided and process management for Software as a Service (SaaS) in an actuarial setting. 

Leadership&Development Section and Marketing&Distribution Section: Christine Hofbeck on Building Success Through Thoughtful Communication from 2020-08-31T17:30:05

Jing Lang, FSA, FCIA, interviews Christine Hofbeck, FSA, who shares some strategies on best setting yourself up for professional success, including how responding to positive feedback, respectin...

Long Term Care Section: LTCI Producer Survey from 2020-08-31T14:04:12

Ron Hagelman and John Hebig discuss recent efforts to conduct a Long-Term Care producer survey and the impact it may have on the industry.

Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: Impact of COVID-19 on Social Security from 2020-08-25T15:50:04

Flick Fornia interviews Bruce Schobel, an actuary with deep knowledge of Social Security. Issues include revenue losses, benefits, a quirk in the law for those born in 1960, and the president’s ...

Health Section: Actuarial Perspectives on Prescription Drug Financing from 2020-08-17T13:14:20

How can actuaries bring unique and positive solutions to the societal discussion in the United States about the rising costs and relative value of prescription drugs?

Social Insurance&Public Finance Section: Chilean Pension Reform from 2020-08-11T12:23:44

Chile’s innovative DC Social Security System is hitting some bumps. Federico Tassara, ASA is interviewed.

Modeling Section: Model Validation Under LDTI from 2020-08-03T16:32:19

Listen now as April Shen, FSA, MAAA interviews Jennifer Caplin, FSA, MAAA on the components, challenges and project management for model validation under LDTI. 

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International Section: Why Should Insurers Care About Brexit? from 2020-08-03T14:44:34

The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union has deep implications in many areas, and particularly relevant for insurance companies is the impact of Brexit on reinsurance arrangements. Carlos Aro...

Actuary of the Future: the Future of Work - Part 1 from 2020-08-03T14:35:02

This is the first of a series of podcasts where we’ll invite chief actuaries, actuaries as leaders of an organization/a department to share their perspectives on actuary of the future and the fu...

Health Section: Medicare Star Ratings from 2020-08-03T12:48:06

Jackie Lee talks with Dani Cronick and Suzanna-Grace Sayre about Medicare Star Ratings.  This discussion covers insights on Star Rating challenges faced by new plans, and a summary of the sweepi...

Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section: Python - Part 3 - Practical Guidance for Getting Started from 2020-07-31T14:03:32

Join hosts Anders Larson, FSA, MAAA, and Shea Parkes, FSA, MAAA, for the third in a series of podcasts focused on Python. Moving on from the foundational concepts and background from the prior t...

Health Section: Gene Therapy from 2020-07-20T15:30:36

This week Jackie Lee chats with actuary Kristi Bohn and registered nurse Melina Baxter on gene therapy for Hemophilia A.

Long Term Care Section: Long Term Care Rate Increase Litigation: Past, Present and Future from 2020-07-16T13:25:13

Nolan Tully and Steve Brogan of Faegre Drinker discuss with John Hebig the history of litigation surrounding long term care insurance litigation and review the key characteristics of each distin...

Health Section: Virtual Health Meeting Recap from 2020-07-13T13:08:34

The 2020 SOA Health Meeting had to quickly turn into a virtual conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jackie Lee, FSA, MAAA catches up with Deana Bell, FSA, MAAA, Chair of the 2020 Health Meet...

Health Section: Leadership Series: Brian Pauley from 2020-07-06T13:03:42

This week Jackie Lee chats with Brain Pauley for the Leadership Series. Pauley shares his leadership style, who he admires as a leader, benefits of volunteering, and what he has learned through ...

Modeling Section: Undeniable Synergy – A Discussion on the Chief Modeling Officer Role with Van Beach from 2020-06-29T16:47:28

"Given today’s environment, the trajectory of modeling technologies and applications, and the mission-critical nature of modeling within insurance organizations, the time has come for the chief ...

Health Section: David Cutler - Healthcare in a Recession from 2020-06-29T12:39:38

Where are we in our economy? When will we get out of this recession? What factors impact healthcare in a recession? Today Jackie Lee chats with Harvard economist David Cutler on the impacts of C...

Health Section: Larry Levitt - Healthcare in a Pandemic from 2020-06-22T12:04:15

ACA, COBRA, Medicaid, and healthcare in a pandemic. Today Jackie Lee chats with Larry Levitt, Executive VP for Health Policy at Kaiser Foundation, on all things healthcare in midst of COVID-19.

Health Section: Health Reinsurance from 2020-06-15T12:49:01

Jackie Lee discussed the Health Reinsurance market with reinsurance expert David Vnenchak. They discuss the current market and challenges for actuaries when considering reinsurance.

Long Term Care Section: A Conversation with Jamala Arland from 2020-06-09T18:28:54

John Hebig interviews Jamala Arland, the chairperson of the LTCI Section Council, to discuss the councils goals for this year and how the Covid-19 pandemic may be impacting them. Jamala also tou...

Social Insurance & Public Finance Section: A Model for Pandemic Prep from 2020-06-08T16:10:29

Stephanie Entzminger discusses the COVID-19 Planning Resource Model built for her local county.

Health Section: Katie Keith, What’s Current and New with the ACA from 2020-06-08T12:27:53

Dave Dillon talks to Katie Keith, the health lawyer behind the Following the ACA blog at Health Affairs. Dave and Katie discuss the current state of the ACA and what may be coming down the road ...

Modeling Section: Implications to Actuarial Modeling from COVID-19 from 2020-06-04T14:08:23

COVID-19 has brought another layer of uncertainty to actuarial modeling for insurance companies. How should actuarial models incorporate the impact of a pandemic? Listen now as Daphne Kwan, FSA,...

Health Section: The COVID Pandemic from an Actuarial Perspective from 2020-06-01T16:11:17

With his background at an integrated delivery system, Kurt Wrobel provides his perspective on the pandemic and how actuaries could look at the decisions making during the cris...

Marketing & Distribution Section and Product Development Section: Understanding Product Management and Applications for Insurance Companies from 2020-06-01T15:10:04

In this podcast, jointly produced by the Marketing & Distribution Section and Product Development Section, Mike Prendes, FSA, MAAA and Todd Birzer discuss cross-industry perspectives on the defi...

Social Insurance & Public Finance Section: • Sherry Chan, FSA, Chief Actuary for New York City from 2020-05-20T21:02:02

Chief Actuary Chan discusses her career path, the changes in the pension industry she has experienced along the way, and unique events on the New York City (NYC) Retirement Systems, including th...

Health Section: Digital World, Digital Health from 2020-05-18T13:09:08

Description: From your Apple watch tracking your steps, to scheduling an online doctor’s appointment, to the government tracking COVID-19 through your smart phone, it all falls under the Digital...

Social Insurance & Public Finance Section: 1332 Waivers: A Healthy Discussion from 2020-05-13T19:59

Two health actuaries discuss 1332 waivers and their purpose. They’ll also discuss participating states, and some potential unintended consequences of reinsurance waivers.

Retirement Section: A Checklist for Retirees Entering Their Final Chapter from 2020-05-08T15:13:34

This podcast broadens our view of retirement by looking at social aspects of events which are likely to occur during the latter years of retirement, and suggest actions to better prepare for tho...

International Section: The Future of the Global Health Actuarial Profession from 2020-05-08T15:07:12

In 2019, the IAAHS conducted a health care survey, where they gathered information to gain insights into the future of the health actuarial profession and to develop ways of collaborating and co...

Reinsurance Section and Leadership & Development Section: Jon Coomber – Royal Marine, England Football Team and Driving High Performance Culture from 2020-05-07T21:02:02

Jon served for over 25 years as an officer in the UK Royal Marines conducting operations around the globe. In this podcast, he shares his insight into the Royal Marines high performance culture ...

Long Term Care Section: Medi(long-term) Care for All: Part One from 2020-05-04T17:56:38

As the population continues to age, the need for long-term care (LTC) is not going away. In this podcast, we discuss the future of the LTC insurance industry as envisioned by Stephanie Moench an...

Health Section: Telehealth: Healthcare in a Pandemic from 2020-05-04T12:25:58

What are the benefits of Telehealth? Can we really do everything virtually? What is the cost? Join Jackie Lee as she chats with Traci Hughes on her recent publication The Big Three of Telehe...