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Sep 11, 2024 · 45 min
Actuary of the Future: Launching Your Actuarial Career: Roy Ju
In this episode Roy Ju, FSA, CERA, MAAA, joins host Nick Kocisak, ASA, to discuss how to build credibility early in your career and accelerate your professional growth. Roy shares his experience through his exam journey and highlights some of the key actions and perspectives that have fueled his success.
Sep 6, 2024 · 21 min
Emerging Topics Community: Understanding LLMs - Tokenization
Join Anders Larson and Shea Parkes as they delve into the technical aspects of large language models (LLMs); this episode focuses specifically on the process of tokenization. They discuss how understanding the workings of these models can aid in interpreting their outputs and integrating them into actuarial work. The conversation covers the evolution of natural language processing, the significance of tokens in LLMs for bridging text to numbers, and the stochastic process of generating new tokens.
Sep 4, 2024 · 16 min
Marketing & Distribution Section: The Future of US Individual Insurance Markets: Navigating Trends, Strategies, and Visions
In this podcast episode, join host Tiana Zhao, FSA, CERA and guest Leyla Lesina, Head of Individual Markets Distribution at Guardian Life, to take an in-depth look at the current state of the US individual insurance market, including the key trends, challenges, and opportunities facing insurers. We'll explore the evolving consumer landscape, the impact of financial volatility, and discuss how to set visions and strategies in today's world.
Aug 26, 2024 · 19 min
Young Professional Advisory Council: Navigating the Future: Insights from Insurtech Leader Blake Hill, FSA, FCIA
Join us for another exciting episode of YPAC podcast as host Yisi Wang, FSA, CFA sits down with Blake Hill, FSA, FCIA, a distinguished leader in the insurtech industry. Discover the transformative power of technology in insurance, and the unique challenges and opportunities within the insurtech sector. Blake also shares invaluable career advice for young professionals and highlights the benefits of volunteering within actuarial organizations.
Aug 14, 2024 · 25 min
Actuary of the Future: Launching Your Actuarial Career: Austin Kang
Host Nick Kocisak, ASA, is joined by Austin Kang, FSA, MAAA, CERA, to discuss the importance of being more than just a "number cruncher" as you fulfill your actuarial duties. Austin shares his experience working in the health consulting industry and provides lessons learned on how to leverage your actuarial background to gain trust and confidence with your clients and coworkers.
Aug 7, 2024 · 13 min
The Actuarial Foundation: Math Motivators: Inspiring the Next Generation of Math
In this podcast episode, Virginette Scott, The Actuarial Foundation's Stem Stars/Math Motivators Program Specialist sets the spotlight on The Actuarial Foundation's Math Motivators program. Virginette's guests are Barry Jacobson, retired actuary and the visionary founder of Math Motivators, and Jill Geritano, the parent of a former and a current Math Motivators student, who both thrived in the program. We will delve into the history of the Math Motivators program with Barry and explore its transformative impact on the educational journeys of students who have participated.
Aug 6, 2024 · 24 min
Marketing & Distribution Section: Emerging Risks and Their Implications on Marketing and Distribution with Max Rudolph and Tiana Zhao
In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging risks and how they are impacting the world of marketing and distribution. From climate change and artificial intelligence to financial volatility and geopolitical landscapes, we'll dive deep into the key challenges and opportunities facing businesses today.
Jul 29, 2024 · 38 min
Young Professional Advisory Council: From Actuary to CFO - The Journey to a Non-Traditional Actuarial Role
In this podcast episode, Jonas Brobbey hosts Elizabeth Dietrich FSA, CERA, MAAA, who takes us through her career journey from Actuary to CFO and provides actionable tips on navigating and forging a successful career as an Actuary.
Jul 22, 2024 · 23 min
Health Section: Continuous Medicaid Unwinding: What's Next for the Health Care Markets in 2024?
After being in effect for over three years, the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) expired in May 2023. From the start of the PHE, state Medicaid programs applied continuous coverage (or non-termination) requirements to access additional federal matching funds provided through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ended the Medicaid continuous coverage requirements in March 2023, disconnecting the federal match requirements from the PHE. This change was projected to result in millions of individuals losing their Medicaid coverage, raising questions about significant short-term and long-term impacts on state Medicaid programs and other health insurance markets. During this podcast, our guests discuss where we are over a year into the unwinding of the continuous coverage requirements, as well as the projected effects on health coverage for the Medicaid population. Presenters also shared considerations for addressing the unwinding in Medicaid managed care capitation rate-setting.
Jul 10, 2024 · 45 min
Actuary of the Future: Launching Your Actuarial Career: Taylor Pickett
Join host Nick Kocisak, ASA and guest Taylor Pickett, FSA, MAAA for a discussion of the importance of leveraging foundational actuarial principles and communicating effectively when working in innovative areas of the profession. Taylor shares his experience working with accelerated underwriting programs around the industry and provides insights into how he and his team help insurers get comfortable with the assumptions developed for each unique program.
Jun 24, 2024 · 34 min
Young Professional Advisory Council: Evolution of Technology: A Journey Through Time
Join us for a conversation that journeys from the 1980's to today, exploring how technology along with the nature of actuarial work has evolved. On this podcast, Bill Sayre, FSA (an actuary with decades of experience) will take Shang Xu, FSA (a Gen Z actuary) into the past, examine how the nature of actuarial work changed with the advancements in technology, how actuarial analysis became more sophisticated as products became more complex. This podcast highlights the only constant throughout history is change and encourages the listeners to stay curious and embrace the changes we face in our profession.
Jun 12, 2024 · 29 min
Emerging Topics Community: Cyber Insurance: Evolution, Trends, and Risk Mitigation Strategies
In this podcast Joe Alaimo interviews Rahul Nawab, SVP, Analytics at EXL to discuss cyber insurance evolution, risk mitigation, and emerging trends. They explore emerging trends, adaptive strategies, data analytics, and insurer innovations in cyber insurance and risk mitigation.
Jun 10, 2024 · 26 min
Health Section: Saudi Women in Actuarial Field
In this episode, Dave Dillon has a conversation with Ashwag Alzahrani; Saudi Arabia's First Female FSA.
Jun 3, 2024 · 31 min
Young Professional Advisory Council: Upward Calculations: Navigating Success through Managing Up
Join us for a conversation dedicated to helping actuaries navigate the complexities of "managing up" in their profession. On this podcast, Tasha Boland, FSA and Morgan Zuidema, FSA will delve into practical strategies and insights for building effective relationships with managers, understanding leadership styles, and achieving career growth within actuarial teams. From communication techniques to goal-setting strategies, listeners will gain valuable tips to elevate their professional presence and excel in their actuarial careers.
Jun 3, 2024 · 22 min
Financial Reporting Section: Demystifying Regulatory Bodies and Rating Agencies (Part 2): NAIC
In the next installment in a series to further explore and differentiate the regulatory bodies and rating agencies overseeing the insurance industry, this podcast presents a conversation with Fred Anderson, Chief Life Actuary for the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Fred describes his role as the Chief Life Actuary for the state as well as the interaction between state insurance departments and the NAIC, current priorities at the NAIC, and a view on future regulatory changes and how they will affect financial reporting actuaries.
May 28, 2024 · 14 min
Actuary of the Future: Launching Your Actuarial Career: Mike McPhee Anderson
Join new host Nick Kocisak, ASA, and Mike McPhee Anderson, FSA, to learn about Mike's unique educational background and the importance of data science know-how in the actuarial world. In this episode, Mike discusses some advantages of continuing education and dispels data science "dirty words" like Poisson distribution and decision tree in hopes that actuaries will embrace these advanced techniques and continue to drive the profession forward!
May 27, 2024 · 29 min
Health Section: Gene and Cell Therapy Basics
In this episode, Dave Dillon discusses some basics of gene and cell therapies with Marnie Bute of AON and Kristi Bohn of RGA, including a summary on the science, costs, as well as network and coverage concerns.
May 22, 2024 · 21 min
Emerging Topics Community: What Are the Chances We Will Lose More Than $1 Million?
In this episode Joe Alaimo interviews Joan Barret, Achilles Natsis and Tony Pistilli to discuss total risk analysis, a technique that provides a consistent methodology for answering questions like "what are the chances we will lose more than $1 million?"
May 16, 2024 · 17 min
Long Term Care Section: Mike Bergerson and the M&A Webcast on May 23
Roger Loomis gets to know Mike Bergerson and learns about the upcoming webcast "LTC M&A—Are the Floodgates Opening?" The webcast is on May 23rd 2024 from 12:00 to 1:15 PM ET. Please register here: https://www.soa.org/prof-dev/webcasts/2024-ltc-floodgates/
May 13, 2024 · 22 min
Health Section: Weight Loss Management Drugs
Listen as host Jackie Lee discusses GLP-1s and their role in Weight Loss Management, with Tyler Engel. They discuss how these drugs are being used and what actuaries should consider when assessing their costs and implications.

SOA Podcasts - Society of Actuaries

Actuary of the Future: Launching Your Actuarial Career: Roy Ju

Emerging Topics Community: Understanding LLMs - Tokenization

Marketing & Distribution Section: The Future of US Individual Insurance Markets: Navigating Trends, Strategies, and Visions

Young Professional Advisory Council: Navigating the Future: Insights from Insurtech Leader Blake Hill, FSA, FCIA

Actuary of the Future: Launching Your Actuarial Career: Austin Kang

The Actuarial Foundation: Math Motivators: Inspiring the Next Generation of Math

Marketing & Distribution Section: Emerging Risks and Their Implications on Marketing and Distribution with Max Rudolph and Tiana Zhao

Young Professional Advisory Council: From Actuary to CFO - The Journey to a Non-Traditional Actuarial Role

Health Section: Continuous Medicaid Unwinding: What's Next for the Health Care Markets in 2024?

Actuary of the Future: Launching Your Actuarial Career: Taylor Pickett

Young Professional Advisory Council: Evolution of Technology: A Journey Through Time

Emerging Topics Community: Cyber Insurance: Evolution, Trends, and Risk Mitigation Strategies

Health Section: Saudi Women in Actuarial Field

Young Professional Advisory Council: Upward Calculations: Navigating Success through Managing Up

Financial Reporting Section: Demystifying Regulatory Bodies and Rating Agencies (Part 2): NAIC

Actuary of the Future: Launching Your Actuarial Career: Mike McPhee Anderson

Health Section: Gene and Cell Therapy Basics

Emerging Topics Community: What Are the Chances We Will Lose More Than $1 Million?

Long Term Care Section: Mike Bergerson and the M&A Webcast on May 23

Health Section: Weight Loss Management Drugs