SOA Podcasts - Society of Actuaries
This is the official podcast feed of the Society of Actuaries
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 113
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Emerging Topics Community: Actuarial Model Validation
In this episode Joe Alaimo interviews Jeremy Levitt. Actuarial models are central to decision-making across insurance, finance, and risk management—but without proper validation, even the most soph…
Marketing & Distribution Section: Actuarial Innovation: Revolutionizing Marketing and Distribution with OKRs
Join host Tiana Zhao as she explores the transformative power of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in the world of marketing and distribution actuarial work. This episode of the SOA Marketing and Dis…
Young Professional Advisory Council: Beyond the Numbers: Finding Purpose as an Actuary
Join host Justin Le, ASA, MAAA for a talk with Kate Smith FSA, MAAA about finding meaning and purpose in our work as actuaries. Kate is a Director and Actuary working in Valuation at Penn Mutual Life…
Health Section: Epidemiology Using Cluster Analysis and Insurance Company Data
Listen as Danny Moore interviews Charlie Larimer on Epidemiology and Predictive Analytics. Listen as Charlie gives his insight on applying predictive analytics techniques to determine drivers of he…
PD Edge Pod Episode 4: Actuaries building trust while utilizing AI models with Amanda Hug
This interview featured Amanda Hug, the president and chair of the Society of Actuaries, discussing the role of actuaries in building trust with AI models. Amanda shared a personal anecdote from a t…
Long Term Care Section: Gen Z Meets LTCI: Arielle Galinsky on Rethinking Aging
Arielle Galinsky—Harvard Kennedy School MPP candidate, JD candidate at Yale Law School, and advocate for aging with dignity—joins host Roger Loomis for a wide-ranging conversation on caregiving, agi…
Health Section: Bridging Data Science and Actuarial Science
Listen to this interview with Whitney Pratt – an actuary who leads a team of data scientists – about similarities and differences of the two fields and how we can better work together. If you are a…
Young Professional Advisory Council: Into the Void - Growth, Career and Finding Your Purpose After Actuarial Exams
Becoming credentialed is one of the major goals for an actuary, but what does life look like after? Join Carly Mauro, FSA, MAAA and Chris Lombardi, FSA, MAAA as they discuss “the void” and how to app…
Faulty Medication by Brian Tajlili, FSA, MAAA
SOA is proud to present the audio version of the winning entry in the 2024-25 Speculative Fiction Contest, Faulty Medication by Brian Tajlili, FSA, MAAA. Here is what the contest's literary judge, Dr…
Marketing and Distribution Section: The Rise of Marketing Actuaries: Where Data Science Meets Marketing
Join host Tiana Zhao, FSA, CERA, as she explores the emerging field of marketing actuaries in this insightful episode of the SOA Marketing and Distribution podcast. Discover how these professionals b…
Young Professional Advisory Council: The Path Less Actuaried: from Med School to Actuary
In this podcast, Michael Frings FSA, MAAA, now Chief Actuary at one of the Bermuda insurance companies, shares his experiences on his career path, where he started from an unexpected place -- medical…
Emerging Topics Community: Model Validation 101: Bring your Calculus Mindset!
In this podcast episode Joe Alaimo interviews Bob Leach. Bob introduces us to model validation concepts from the article that he has written for the emerging topics community: Model Validation 101: …
PD Edge pod Episode 3: The Building Blocks of IFRS 17 with Darryl Wagner
In this podcast Darryl Wagner, Principal with Deloitte Consulting, discussed the complexities and principles of IFRS 17, highlighting its goal to standardize insurance accounting globally. He explain…
Health Section: MAPD Landscape
Host Jackie Lee discusses the MAPD historical and future landscape of the Medicare Advantage market. They talk about notable milestones throughout the years and their impact on the growth of this sec…
Professional Development Edge+: Episode 2 Why Actuaries should oversee AI models with Sherry Chan & Robert Eaton
This podcast features Robert Eaton, Principal and Consulting Actuary at Milliman and Sherry Chan, Managing Director at EY. They discussed the role of actuaries in overseeing AI models, highlighti…
Marketing & Distribution Section: Building Strong Relationships in Actuarial Marketing and Distribution
Join host Tiana Zhao as she explores the critical role of relationships in actuarial marketing and distribution. In this insightful episode, Tiana discusses why strong partnerships are essential in t…
Health Section: High Road Leadership
Join Host Jackie Lee with Brian Pauley as they discuss the characteristic of leaders, including developing an abundance mindset. Their discussion is based on the High Road Leadership book by John Ma…
Emerging Topics Community: Comparison of Regulatory Framework for Non Discriminatory AI Usage in Insurance
Join Joe Alaimo, Founder and CEO of ProComp, and David Schraub, Founder and CEO of David Schraub Actuarial Consultancy, as they discuss the rapidly developing regulatory frameworks surrounding AI in …
Health Section: Inpatient Maternity Rates and Price Transparency Data with Greg Mottet
Dive into price transparency with Danny Moore and Greg Mottet, founder of Vairate. In this episode, they discuss a study exploring inpatient maternity rates in Washington, as well as the use of price…
Long Term Care Section: Public Programs and Middle Markets
Roger Loomis and Steve Schoonveld discuss the state of the Long-Term Care Insurance industry and the opportunities to modernize products and broaden coverage.