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Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast

312 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

Research Insights, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, MAAA, CERA, Managing Director of the SOA Research Institute and occasional guest hosts, highlights Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute research. The podcasts include recently released research reports, research featured at SOA meetings, and other related items produced by SOA research.

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Episodes

Retirement Planning Tools

February 28, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MB

Retirement planning tools play a key role in retirement planning. Finding the tool that's the right fit for you is key. Listen to Dr. Mark Dennis, CFP, Personal Finance Coach and Think Tank Research Associate at Financial Finesse discuss retirement planning tools with host R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research.  Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

SOA Podcast Live - Part 2

February 24, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MB

Listen to Part 2 of Podcast Live recorded at the SOA 2019 Annual Meeting & Exhibit in Toronto, Canada. We talk to Sarah Osborne, FSA,MAAA,FCA, Chief Analytics Officer and Chief Actuary at Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (GEHA) in Kansas City, MO. Sarah was recognized as one of the most outstanding volunteers of the SOA at the 2019 SOA Annual Meeting and Exhibit.  This podcast is hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research.  Please leave a r...

Longevity Perceptions and Drivers: How Americans View Life Expectancy

February 10, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.72 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the research report, Longevity Perceptions and Drivers: How Americans View Life Expectancy. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Latin America

January 13, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.8 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research, highlights the SOA's growing presence in Latin America and related research. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast! If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

2020 SOA Workable Innovations for Living Longer Contest

January 08, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA, Managing Director of Research, highlights the 2020 SOA Workable Innovations For Living Longer Contest. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast! If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Special Holiday Edition 2019, Part 3

January 06, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 13.5 MB

This special edition podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA, Managing Director of Research, previews upcoming 2020 SOA research projects. The podcast features SOA Research staff. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast! If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

2020 Student Research Case Study Challenge

January 03, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 19.9 MB

This podcast provides guidance and direction for the 2020 Society of Actuaries Student Research Case Study Challenge.

Special Holiday Edition 2019, Part 2

December 30, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 14.9 MB

This special edition podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA, Managing Director of Research, highlights SOA Research 2019 notable research projects. The podcast features SOA Research staff. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast! If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Special Holiday Edition 2019, Part 1

December 23, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutes - 11.4 MB

This special edition podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA, Managing Director of Research, highlights SOA Research 2019 memorable moments, and includes a light hearted holiday season discussion. The podcast features SOA Research staff. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast! If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

2020 Living to 100 Symposium Preview

December 09, 2019 05:00 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the 2020 Living to 100 Symposium. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

SOA Podcast Live - Part 1

November 25, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research is Part 1 of Podcast Live recorded at the SOA 2019 Annual Meeting & Exhibit in Toronto, Canada. We talk to Andy Rallis, FSA, MAAA, the SOA’s newly installed President. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Economic Impact of Non-Medical Opioid Use in the United States

November 11, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the Economic Impact of Non-Medical Opioid Use in the United States, the Inaugural research report for the Mortality and Longevity Strategic Research Program. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Mortality Improvement Scale MP-2019

November 04, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights Mortality Improvement Scale MP-2019. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Living to 100 2020, Advance Preview - Call to Register Podcast

October 28, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research previews the Living to 100 2020 Symposium.  Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

SOA 2019 Annual Meeting & Exhibit Preview

October 21, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 18.2 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research previews the SOA 2019 Annual Meeting & Exhibit.  Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Mortality and Longevity Strategic Research Program Launch

October 15, 2019 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the launch of the Mortality and Longevity Strategic Research Program Launch.

SOA/CIA Joint Canadian Research

September 30, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 22 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the joint research work of the Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Actuarial Weather Extremes

September 16, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the Actuarial Weather Extremes report series. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Hackathon Preview

August 21, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 19 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research previews the Hackathon contest that will be held at the 2019 Predictive Analytics Symposium.  Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] .

2019 SOA Valuation Actuary Symposium Preview

August 19, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the 2019 SOA Valuation Actuary Symposium.  Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

2019 Actuarial Research Conference Preview

August 05, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.1 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the 2019 Actuarial Research Conference (ARC).  Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] .

SOA Asia-Pacific Annual Symposium

July 29, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.3 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research features on location interviews with presenters at the SOA Asia-Pacific Annual Symposium. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Exposure Draft: Pri-2012 Private Retirement Plans Mortality Tables

July 15, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights Exposure Draft: Pri-2012 Private Retirement Plans Mortality Tables. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Young Professionals Retirement Planning

July 08, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research focuses on how young professionals are planning for retirement. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

2019 Student Research Case Study Challenge - 1st Place Team, Drake University

June 24, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the 2019 Student Research Case Study Challenge 1st Place Team, Drake University. Listen to the students discuss how they worked their way through the challenge and ultimately produced the 1st place entry.

SOA 2019 Health Meeting Preview

June 17, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 20.7 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research previews the SOA 2019 Health Meeting.  Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact  [email protected]

Research Insights 2nd Anniversary, Opioid Mortality Update

June 10, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.5 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research marks the 2nd anniversary of the Research Insights podcast feed. This podcast provides an update on opioid mortality and shares information from the recent ReFocus Conference 2019 session, The Past, Present, and Future of Opioid-Related Mortality. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Cancer Genomics

May 28, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights Cancer Genomics. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

2019 Life and Annuity Symposium Preview

May 13, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 22.6 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research previews the Society of Actuaries 2019 Life and Annuity Symposium.

Modeling, Measuring, and Pricing the Flood Risk

May 06, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights Modeling, Measuring, and Pricing the Flood Risk. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

2019 SOA Workable Innovations for Living Longer Contest

April 29, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.2 MB

This podcast highlights the 2019 SOA Workable Innovations For Living Longer Contest.

Actuarial Innovation and Technology Strategic Research Program Interviews

April 22, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 26.2 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research features interviews with steering committee members for the  Actuarial Innovation and Technology Strategic Research Program . Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Actuarial Innovation and Technology Strategic Research Program Launch

April 10, 2019 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the Actuarial Innovation and Technology Strategic Research Program Launch. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Evaluating Payment Models for High-Cost Curative Therapies

April 01, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights Evaluating Payment Models for High-Cost Curative Therapies.  Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Data Analysis Contest

March 25, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 24 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights the Data Analysis Contest winning team. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Hospice Care Research

March 18, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 16 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights Hospice Care Research: An Analysis of End-of-Life Costs for Terminally Ill Medicare FFS Cancer Patients .  Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Yield Curve Extrapolation Methods

March 11, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights Yield Curve Extrapolation Methods: Methodologies for Valuing Liability Cash Flow that Extend Beyond the Maximum .  Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

The Development of WeChat Marketing and Distribution of Insurance Products in China

February 25, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 17.9 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights The Development of WeChat Marketing and Distribution of Insurance Products in China.  Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

US Population Mortality Observations - Updated with 2017 Experience

February 18, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 22.6 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights US Population Mortality Observations - Updated with 2017 Experience. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Retirement Literacy Brief #3, A Spending Plan for Retirement

February 04, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research highlights Retirement Literacy Brief #3, A Spending Plan for Retirement. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

2019 Student Research Case Study Challenge

January 25, 2019 19:09 - 30 minutes - 27.1 MB

This podcast provides guidance and direction for the 2019 Student Research Case Study Challenge.

11th Annual Survey Of Emerging Risks

January 21, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 20.6 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research, highlights the 11th Annual Survey Of Emerging Risks Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

2018 Workable Innovations For Living Longer (WILL) Contest Winner

January 14, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

In this podcast, host R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA, Managing Director of Research, interviews Nate Worrell, FSA, MAAA, winner of the 2018 Workable Innovations For Living Longer (WILL) Contest Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Special Holiday Edition 2018, Part 3

December 31, 2018 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

This special edition podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA, Managing Director of Research, previews upcoming 2019 SOA research projects  The podcast features senior SOA Research staff.

Special Holiday Edition 2018, Part 2

December 24, 2018 05:00 - 16 minutes - 13.4 MB

This special edition podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA, Managing Director of Research, highlights SOA Research 2018 notable research projects  The podcast features senior SOA Research staff. We also discuss prominent people who have passed during 2018.  This podcast was recorded prior to the recent passing of George H.W. Bush.  We want to acknowledge his passing, remembering him as a great American and great President of the United States.  

Special Holiday Edition 2018, Part 1

December 17, 2018 05:00 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MB

This special edition podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA, Managing Director of Research, highlights SOA Research 2018 memorable moments, and includes a light hearted holiday season discussion.  The podcast features senior SOA Research staff. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Research Insights - Automated Vehicle Systems: Market Framework and Outlook

December 03, 2018 05:00 - 44 minutes - 36.1 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA, Managing Director of Research, highlights the Market Framework and Outlook for Automated Vehicle Systems research report, featuring automated vehicle industry experts and includes helpful definitions of automated vehicle terminology. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Research Insights - International Updates

November 19, 2018 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research, highlights international activity at the SOA, including the Spotlight On Asia Retirement research report series. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Research Insights - Mortality Improvement Scale MP-2018

November 12, 2018 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.92 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research, discusses Mortality Improvement Scale MP-2018, the annual update to the RPEC_2014 model and its corresponding mortality improvement scales, released by the Society of Actuaries Retirement Plans Experience Committee (RPEC). This new version of the model reflects historical U.S. population mortality experience through 2016. Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you hav...

Research Insights - 2009-13 Lapse/Surrender and Premium Persistency Experience for Flexible Premium Universal Life Products

October 29, 2018 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MB

This podcast, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research, previews the research report, 2009-13 Lapse/Surrender and Premium Persistency Experience for Flexible Premium Universal Life Products . Please leave a review on iTunes if you've enjoyed this podcast!  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].