SOA Podcasts - Society of Actuaries
410 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis is the official podcast feed of the Society of Actuaries
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International Section: Solvency II is Good for You
March 04, 2021 18:31 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBPodcast 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 at the European Commission, where he was responsible for the development of Solvency II. In that capacity, he represented the European Commission within EIOPA (the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority) and was a member of the technical committee of the International Association of Ins...
Long Term Care Section: Alzheimer’s Disease and its Impact on LTC
February 22, 2021 14:36 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBMarie 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
February 22, 2021 12:44 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBListen 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 and post-pandemic. Actuaries play dual roles in reform: assessing risk and validating measures. CWF paper: https://bit.ly/3qCpwfU
Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section: Foundational Data Environments for Machine Learning
February 17, 2021 16:08 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBRahul 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 learning and artificial intelligence capabilities. They introduce the conceptual framework of talent, process, and technology to help actuaries think about their current and future data environment.
Health Section and Marketing & Distribution Section: Vaccination Do’s and Don’ts - Advice from Dr. Garcia Zakzuk on COVID-19
February 15, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBDr. Boris Garcia Zakzuk answers questions from Jing Lang, FSA, FCIA, MAAA, on COVID-19 vaccinations.
Health Section: Technology Innovation
February 08, 2021 21:11 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBJackie 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 roles of the public, providers, payers, and benefactors. In reflecting on the importance of reducing industry costs through these innovations, including rate of adoption, consumerism, and the impact of demand, actuaries have an opportunity to play a key role in efficient, stable, and timely implemen...
International Section: Survey of Insurance Markets in South East Asia
February 04, 2021 16:08 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBPodcast host Carlos Arocha, FSA, speaks with Henner Alms, Founding Partner of Faber Consulting, as they discuss the fourth edition of the ASEAN Insurance Pulse, which focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region’s economies and its insurance markets.
Modeling Section: Oh My! What’s Next? A Podcast About Model Governance???
February 03, 2021 22:05 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBModel 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 shares insight and benefits of keeping the focus of governance on the “why.” Show Notes: For more information on adding value with model governance consider reading the following articles: April 2018, The Modeling Platform: “Adding Value With Model Validation: AG43 Model Validation Case Study” ...
International Section: The Role of Insurance in Mitigating Social Inequality
February 03, 2021 19:27 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBPodcast 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 report.
International Section: About Greycells
January 27, 2021 21:32 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBPodcast 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 which retired international civil servants willing to contribute to the global development effort can make their experience and expertise available, on a volunteer basis.
Health Section: Buying and Selling Employer Stop-Loss
January 25, 2021 13:17 - 22 minutes - 21 MBDave 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 evaluate the true risk needs and opportunities available in the employer stop-loss marketplace.
Long Term Care Section: LTC Population Management Research
January 18, 2021 16:59 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBRobert 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 process.
Health Section: Cell and Gene Therapies: Cost Approaches and Actuaries’ Key Role
January 11, 2021 14:31 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBListen 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, high-cost therapies. Actuaries need to consider how cell and gene therapies are becoming more a platform for the development of new drugs and its impact on their analyses.
Health Section and Marketing & Distribution Section: Don Blue – COVID-19 Impact on Workers Comp, Meaningful Work and Harnessing Your Chief Actuarial Voice
January 04, 2021 15:38 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBDon 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
December 28, 2020 17:01 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBJoin 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 the cloud and digs deeper into what aspects of machine learning make it a good fit for cloud based solutions.
Health Section: The ACA’s future: Cyclical Pattern or a New Direction?
December 28, 2020 14:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBDave 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 state of ACA markets, the need for actuarial voices in the ACA discussion, and the potential disruptors of ACA cyclical patterns.
Long Term Care Section: Long-Term Care Experience Reporting Form Updates
December 18, 2020 16:43 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBLynn Manchester and John Hebig discuss the history and recent changes to the LTC experience reporting forms
Health Section: Cell and Gene Therapies
December 14, 2020 13:55 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBCell and gene therapies; the challenges the insurance industry faces in modeling ultra high cost, novel therapies.
Health Section: Raising the Bar on Regulatory Filings
November 30, 2020 14:48 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBDo 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 other topics that directly relate to state regulatory filings.
Health Section: Sharpening Your Soft Skills
November 16, 2020 17:15 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBDave 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
November 13, 2020 13:45 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBAl 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 advice when evaluating insurance products and making insurance/financial decisions.
Modeling Section: Communicating Actuarial Model Results
November 04, 2020 16:43 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBListen 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 think about when they communicate model results to various stakeholders. Show notes: 1. Key stakeholders for modelers to communicate results to: Regulators Investors and rating agencies Senior management Sellers and buyers 2. Key questions modelers should think about when communicating res...
Health Section: Social Determinants of Health and the Impact on Medicaid
November 02, 2020 13:48 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBDave 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 actuaries. Julia also discusses what North Carolina is doing to address Social Determinants of Health broadly and within its Medicaid program.
InsurTech: Innovation and Entrepreneurship During the Pandemic
October 30, 2020 15:56 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBPodcast 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 today and into the future.
Health Section: Pharmacoeconomics
October 19, 2020 15:28 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBIt’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 what PE is, how to evaluate it, and how it can impact actuaries.
Health Section: A Hawaiian Actuarial Journey
October 12, 2020 12:37 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThis 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 taking a risk.
Health Section: Market Conduct & Other Regulatory Issues
September 28, 2020 12:44 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBDave 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, and other regulatory issues.
Long Term Care Section: Brain Fitness Training
September 17, 2020 12:47 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBClaude 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
September 16, 2020 11:59 - 33 minutes - 31 MBWith 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 insurance marketplace.
Health Section: Leadership Series: Joan Barrett
September 14, 2020 12:22 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBJackie 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
September 04, 2020 18:50 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn 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 insurance space, as well as get her thoughts on approaches that are currently shaping the modern product management function. Topics include the need for responsive consumer feedback and data, lessons learned for collaborating on product innovation from inception to implementation and key competencies of the ...
Marketing & Distribution Section and Product Development Section: Understanding Product Management - Best Practices for Innovation and Collaboration, Part One
September 04, 2020 18:48 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn 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 insurance space, as well as get her thoughts on approaches that are currently shaping the modern product management function. Topics include the need for responsive consumer feedback and data, lessons learned for collaborating on product innovation from inception to implementation and key competencies of the ...
Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section: Python - Part 4 – Digging Into Data Science Packages
September 04, 2020 18:37 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBJoin 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 episode covers useful packages for data analysis. Python is a general purpose language at heart, so you will likely need to use a variety of packages to perform most data science tasks. Luckily, the Python ecosystem is full of feature-rich data science packages. Listen to this episode to learn about some o...
Modeling Section: An Actuary's Guide to Software as a Service
September 04, 2020 15:16 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBListen 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
August 31, 2020 17:30 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBJing 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, respecting and sharing alternate perspectives, and thoughtfully sharing your own personal value can make a noted difference in how you and your work are received, trusted and celebrated.
Long Term Care Section: LTCI Producer Survey
August 31, 2020 14:04 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBRon 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
August 25, 2020 15:50 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBFlick 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 August executive order deferring certain payroll taxes.
Health Section: Actuarial Perspectives on Prescription Drug Financing
August 17, 2020 13:14 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBHow 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
August 11, 2020 12:23 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBChile’s innovative DC Social Security System is hitting some bumps. Federico Tassara, ASA is interviewed.
Modeling Section: Model Validation Under LDTI
August 03, 2020 16:32 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBListen now as April Shen, FSA, MAAA interviews Jennifer Caplin, FSA, MAAA on the components, challenges and project management for model validation under LDTI. Show Notes: Key components of model validation under LDTI and examples of model validation procedures for each component 1. Review of Data & Inputs Actual historical cash flows which should be validated and reconciled to source systems Process should be put in place to monitor assumptions and review and update as needed at l...
International Section: Why Should Insurers Care About Brexit?
August 03, 2020 14:44 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThe 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 Arocha interviews Ronnie Klein, a subject matter expert with extensive experience in reinsurance.
Actuary of the Future: the Future of Work - Part 1
August 03, 2020 14:35 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThis 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 future of work. In this episode we interview Elizabeth Dietrich.
Health Section: Medicare Star Ratings
August 03, 2020 12:48 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBJackie 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 sweeping changes CMS is making to the Medicare Star Rating program in the face of COVID-19.
Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section: Python - Part 3 - Practical Guidance for Getting Started
July 31, 2020 14:03 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBJoin 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 two episodes, this episode moves into more practical advice for actuaries looking to get started with Python. The discussion includes pros and cons of various editing software and user interfaces. To provide some useful context, Shea also discusses the key considerations that his own team made as they ...
Health Section: Gene Therapy
July 20, 2020 15:30 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBThis 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
July 16, 2020 13:25 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBNolan 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 distinct litigation phase. Then, the group examines what the industry might expect from future lawsuits attacking long term care rate increases.
Health Section: Virtual Health Meeting Recap
July 13, 2020 13:08 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThe 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 Meeting about the meeting. Listen to the story of how this meeting turned virtual and what were the highlights of the event.
Health Section: Leadership Series: Brian Pauley
July 06, 2020 13:03 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThis 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 his leadership.
Modeling Section: Undeniable Synergy – A Discussion on the Chief Modeling Officer Role with Van Beach
June 29, 2020 16:47 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB"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 modeling officer. " What's the role description for a chief modeling officer? What is the organizational structure and institutional benefits for this role? Listen now as April Shen, FSA, MAAA interviews Van Beach, FSA, MAAA on the role of Chief Modeling Officer in insurance companies. Show not...
Health Section: David Cutler - Healthcare in a Recession
June 29, 2020 12:39 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBWhere 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 COVID-19 on our economy.