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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Health Section: A Conversation with Laure Goldberg, Chief Actuary at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
January 20, 2020 13:51 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBJoin Dave Dillon for a discussion with Laure Goldberg, Chief Actuary at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, on her career path and professional success as a young woman. We also delve into the evolving pharmacy landscape and the role Laure’s team plays in supporting BCBSMA’s pharmacy strategy.
Financial Reporting Section: Futurism for Actuaries
January 17, 2020 16:47 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBJoin Alexandre Lemieux, FSA, MAAA and John Brady as we enter the new decade (maybe) and discuss how emerging technology is changing the actuarial profession and financial reporting.
Health Section: Leadership Series with Tenesia McGruder
January 06, 2020 16:20 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBJackie Lee chats with Tenesia McGruder as part of the HSC Leadership Series. Listen to hear about Tenesia’s background and role with IABA.
Social Insurance & Public Finance Section: Understanding and Optimizing ACA Markets
January 03, 2020 14:03 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBGreg Fann, FSA, FCA, MAAA, EA interviews Daniel Cruz, ACA, MAAA, about his recent article The Gold Rush and the Lionfish: Optimizing the Unique Dynamics in ACA Markets. Mr. Cruz expands on the nonintuitive but important consumer value indicators discussed in his article, which he utilized to develop a state ranking of ACA market attractiveness in 2020. The merging of a new government program with an existing private market requires understanding of new mechanics not seen with traditional pro...
Social Insurance & Public Finance Section: French Social Security Reform and the Resulting Unrest
December 27, 2019 16:14 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBA French actuary provides his perspective to the French Social Security Reform and the Resulting Unrest. A mix of actuarial calculation, French culture and political play.
Health Section: Will Pharmacy Cost Keep Climbing?
December 23, 2019 17:39 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBDave Nelson, Dr. Peter Canning and Keith Passwater discuss the topic of rising pharmacy cost, its drivers, the outlook and opportunities for health actuaries to apply their talents to this vexing pattern.
Social Insurance & Public Finance Section: Research on Public Pensions and Retirement Security
December 16, 2019 21:38 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBNari Rhee, PhD from University of California at Berkeley Labor Center discusses her research on public pensions and retirement security.
Social Insurance & Public Finance Section: Nari Rhee, PhD Discusses her Research on Public Pensions and Retirement Security
December 16, 2019 21:38 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBNari Rhee, PhD from University of California at Berkeley Labor Center discusses her research on public pensions and retirement security.
Health Section: Eat Your Numbers
December 02, 2019 19:29 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBDave Dillon, FSA, MAAA interviews Nate Worrell, FSA, MAAA
Health Section: Health Research Update
November 18, 2019 17:03 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBJackie Lee talks with Achilles Natsis from the SOA about the research funding process and recent and upcoming health research projects.
Health Section: Sharpening Your Skills
October 28, 2019 17:53 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBDave Dillon, FSA, MAAA talks with Kurt Wrobel, FSA, MAAA about sharpening their skills.
Product Development Section: An Introduction into US Denominated Products Sold Internationally
October 14, 2019 21:36 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBThis podcast offers an introduction to US Denominated insurance products sold internationally. Join Weiying Liu, FSA, MAAA and Robert Rogers, FSA, CERA, MAAA as they examine the benefits, risks, and challenges faced by both consumers and insurers.
Health Section: Supplemental Health
October 14, 2019 13:21 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBJackie Lee interview Bill Bade, FSA, MAAA about Supplemental Benefits
Actuary of the Future: The Future Actuaries: Part 1
October 08, 2019 19:44 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThis podcast explores and discusses the "Actuary of the Future: The Future Actuaries" from the perspective of qualified actuaries in the industry, sharing their experiences and advice. Part 1 is an interview with Michael Clark, FSA, MAAA, EA, FCA.
Social Insurance & Public Finance Section: Interview with Dana Bilyeu: Executive Director of National Association of State Retirement Administrators
October 07, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWilliam (Flick) Fornia, FSA, FCA, MAAA, EA interviews Dana Bilyeu: Executive Director of National Association of State Retirement Administrators
Health Section: Is there Consumer Value in ACA Markets?
September 30, 2019 12:10 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe new HRA regulation creates opportunities for employers to consider different markets which may be more attractive to their employees. How do actuaries define and assess “consumer value”? How does the individual market stack up against other markets in a value comparison? Greg Fann and Daniel Cruz discuss the metrics involved and the value assessment approach.
Reinsurance Section and Leadership & Development Section: Women's Leadership Series #3: Jennifer Marquino
September 22, 2019 15:23 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBJing Lang, FSA, FCIA interviews Jennifer Marquino, FSA, MAAA on working abroad and community leadership. This podcast is part three of a jointly sponsored series by the Reinsurance Section and Leadership & Development Section.
Health Section: The Role of Blockchain Technology in Our Health Care Delivery System
September 16, 2019 12:35 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBTo build an ecosystem of data security, validity and seamless access we need to look at futuristic technologies that can drive innovation in healthcare. Blockchain technology seems to be very promising in helping us build such an ecosystem.
Health Section: Rx Rebates
September 03, 2019 13:05 - 25 minutes - 23 MBJackie Lee and Gabriela Dieguez discuss what pharmacy rebates are and how they impact the healthcare market. They discuss potential changes being proposed regarding the transparency of these rebates and what actuaries need to consider when pricing or reserving for health products.
Financial Reporting Section: LDTI: A focus on MRB"s
August 26, 2019 19:49 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBJoin Alexandre Lemieux, FSA, MAAA and Gregory Johnson for a brief dive into the world of MRB's.
Social Insurance & Public Finance Section: The ACA Countdown: Ranking the First Ten Years
August 21, 2019 12:56 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBWilliam (Flick) Fornia, FSA, FCA, MAAA, EA interviews Greg Fann, FSA, FCA, MAAA, about his July 2019 In the Public Interest article which ranks the first ten years of the Affordable Care Act in terms of market and operational performance. With the exception of operational challenges in 2013 and financial challenges in 2016, ACA markets have been on an improvement track.
Health Section: The Price We Pay
August 19, 2019 12:20 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBJoin Jackie Lee, FSA, MAAA and guest host Stephen Camilli, FSA with Marty Makary, MD as they discuss Dr. Makary's new book, The Price We Pay: What Broke America's Health Care - and How to Fix it.
Reinsurance Section and Leadership & Development Section: Women's Leadership Series #2: Tonya Manning
August 16, 2019 15:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBAmanda Hug FSA, MAAA interviews Tonya Manning, FSA, MAAA, EA, FCA on her career path, tips for navigating the workplace as a female actuary and leader and the value of industry volunteer work. This podcast is part two of a jointly sponsored series by the Reinsurance Section and Leadership & Development Section.
Health Section: Health Meeting Recap
August 05, 2019 12:51 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBMiss the Health Meeting? Listen as Jackie Lee and Rick Pawelski, the Health Meeting Chair, discuss the 2019 SOA Health Meeting. They discuss the location, the keynote speakers, and much more.
Health Section: Leadership Series: Jim Glickman
July 22, 2019 13:17 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBThe leadership series of the Health Section podcasts will include interviews with leaders in our industry. Jim Glickman, SOA President, joins us to discuss his path to becoming an actuary and his experiences along the way.
Reinsurance Section and Leadership & Development Section: Women's Leadership Series #1: Christine Hofbeck
July 17, 2019 14:08 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBJing Lang, FSA, FCIA interviews Christine Hofbeck, FSA, MAAA on her unique path as an actuary. This podcast is part one of a jointly sponsored series by the Reinsurance Section and Leadership & Development Section.
Health Section: Leadership Series: Casey Hammer
July 08, 2019 14:03 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThe leadership series of the Health Section podcasts will include interviews with leaders in our industry. Casey Hammer, a Health Section Council member, joins us to discuss how she became an actuary, her experience as a volunteer, and lessons she has learned along the way.
Taxation Section: In the Beginning . . .A Column Devoted to Tax Basics Why Do Limitations Apply to Owners of Life Insurance Contracts, Particularly COLI?
June 28, 2019 16:31 - 31 minutes - 18 MBIn the Beginning . . .A Column Devoted to Tax Basics Why Do Limitations Apply to Owners of Life Insurance Contracts, Particularly COLI?
Financial Reporting Section: LDTI Data Considerations
June 18, 2019 14:33 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBJoin host Alexandre Lemieux, FSA, MAAA and Sisi Chen, FSA, MAAA, CERA for a brief conversation around the new enhanced data requirements for LDTI.
Health Section: Leadership Series: Karen Shelton
June 17, 2019 12:20 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBThe leadership series of the Health Section podcasts will include interviews with leaders in our industry. Karen Shelton, Chair of the Health Section Council, joins us to discuss how she became an actuary, her experience as a volunteer, and lessons she has learned along the way.
Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section: Finding Useful Libraries and Packages in R
June 10, 2019 21:07 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBNow that you know what R libraries and packages are, how do you go about finding good ones? Anders Larson, FSA, MAAA and Shea Parkes, FSA, MAAA, discuss some strategies for sifting through the massive number of packages available through CRAN or other sources. They also hone in on the Tidyverse, an ecosystem of useful packages for a wide range of tasks.
Health Section: MACRA’S Strategic Implications
June 04, 2019 16:27 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBJackie Lee interviews Julie Witt and Jim Dolstad about their SOA white paper, “Health Plan Strategic Implications of MACRA.” Julie gives a general overview and then discusses MACRA’s implications to providers. Jim follows up with how payers have been impacted by MACRA.
Health Section: Costly Trends: Measuring Claim Cost Movement in Volatile Markets
May 20, 2019 12:56 - 9 minutes - 8.25 MBAnalyzing claims costs trends in a volatile market is an important element of pricing health insurance products in the current ACA markets.
Retirement Section: Retirement 20/20: A Middle Ground for Public Plans
May 16, 2019 17:09 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBSOA 20/20 contest winning paper
Long Term Care Section: The LTC Medical Symposium
May 08, 2019 13:12 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBListen as Joe Wurzburger, FSA, MAAA is joined by Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA and Shawna Meyer, FSA, MAAA to discuss the LTC Medical Symposium
Investment Section: How I Became An Investment Actuary - Rachna de Koning FSA,FCIA
May 06, 2019 13:44 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this installment, Rachna shares stories of how she combined her on-the-job pension actuarial training with text book knowledge from the investment track exams to build a career as an investment actuary (and some interesting career advice that will expand your waist line).
Health Section: Medicare Advantage Experience Data: Pitfalls and Concerns Beyond ASOP #23
May 06, 2019 12:50 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBSuccessful Medicare Advantage data maintenance involves addressing data quality issues, rectifying adjudication errors, comparing to internal and external benchmarks and making the necessary adjustments to comply with CMS guidelines. This podcast discusses how Medicare Advantage plans can collect, review, and react to their claims experience to optimize financial results and create efficient processes.
Investment Section: Insights on Asset Liability Management: A discussion with SOA President-Elect Andy Rallis
April 26, 2019 13:20 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBSOA member Jeff Passmore, FSA, CFA, discusses asset liability management (ALM) with SOA President-Elect Andy Rallis, FSA, MAAA. They discuss the early development of ALM, current opportunities within life insurance using ALM, and advice for actuaries getting involved in this space.
Health Section: The Real Story on ACA Market Status
April 22, 2019 12:35 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBDave Dillon, FSA, MAAA, interviews Greg Fann, FSA, FCA, MAAA, about his collection of recent ACA articles in The Actuary andHealth Watch. Dismissive of the conventional wisdom alleging recent market damage, Mr. Fann provides convincing metrics and good-naturedly explains why ACA markets are in better shape now than they have ever been.
Health Section: At the Intersection of Social Determinants of Health & Risk Adjustment
April 08, 2019 14:54 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBJackie Lee interviews Sudha Shenoy about how risk adjustment and social determinants intersect within the Medicaid market. Sudha speaks about 4 expert panelists that she interviewed to better understand how states are using different information to inform their risk adjustment calculations and claim cost projections.
Reinsurance Section: Ep5: 73 Questions with Ronald Poon-Affat
March 29, 2019 19:34 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBRGA Brazil CEO shares the 73 things that make him “Running” Ronald Poon-Affat, FSA, FIA, CFA, MAAA.
Health Section: Medicare Advantage: Changes and Updates to Enhanced Benefits
March 25, 2019 13:21 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBJackie Lee, FSA, MAAA interviews Nick Johnson, FSA, MAAA on his February 2019 Health Watch article: Medicare Advantage: Changes and Updates to Enhanced Benefits. The discussion covers recent Medicare Advantage benefit flexibilities, types of new allowable benefits, and hurdles plan sponsors will need to overcome to implement benefits under the new flexibilities.
Health Section: Consumers to the Rescue
March 11, 2019 13:06 - 20 minutes - 19 MBDave Dillon, FSA, MAAA, interviews Fritz Busch, FSA, MAAA, about his February 2019 article "Consumers to the Rescue? A Primer on HDHPs and HSAs."
Taxation Section: In the Beginning…A Column Devoted to Tax Basics: How Does ERISA Apply to Annuities?
March 05, 2019 13:51 - 26 minutes - 15.3 MBFrom the February 2019 Taxing Times: This edition of “In the Beginning” provides an introduction to ERISA how it affects annuities within tax-qualified plans. Written by Michael L. Hadley. Read by Dan Theodore.
Investment Section: How I Became An Investment Actuary - John Toohey, USAA
February 27, 2019 13:59 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBJohn Toohey, CFA is a Vice President of Equity Investments and Portfolio Manager at USAA Asset Management Company. He is also a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. The Investment Section of the Society of Actuaries is creating a podcast series - How I Became an Investment Actuary. In each podcast, we will interview a prominent investment actuary. We hope to provide a series of interest to actuaries wanting to use their actuarial skills in the world of investments. In this installment, ...
Health Section: Recent Policy Changes for the ACA: Part 2
February 25, 2019 11:53 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBKeeping up to date on the recent policy changes for the Affordable Care Act can be challenging. Listen to Part 12 of the series as Kristi Bohn unpacks Association Health Plans, Short term health plans, small group happenings and the value of volunteering.
Investment Section: How I Became An Investment Actuary - Barbara Zvan, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
February 20, 2019 13:50 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBBarbara Zvan, FSA, FCIA, CERA is Chief Risk & Strategy Officer at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. The Investment Section of the Society of Actuaries is creating a podcast series - How I Became an Investment Actuary. In each podcast, we will interview a prominent investment actuary. We hope to provide a series of interest to actuaries wanting to use their actuarial skills in the world of investments. In this installment, Barbara discusses how she came to be in her current role and how h...
Reinsurance Section and Education & Research Section: Ep4: Steve Kopp - A Conversation on Success
February 11, 2019 22:18 - 44 minutes - 41 MBHost Jing Lang, FSA, FCIA, interviews Steve Kopp, FSA, FCIA, a longtime lecturer of actuarial science and statistics.
Health Section: Recent Policy Changes for the ACA: Part 1
February 11, 2019 13:24 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBKeeping up to date on the recent policy changes for the Affordable Care Act can be challenging. Listen to Part 1 of the series as Kristi Bohn unpacks CSRs, Section 1332 Waivers and recent case law.
Actuary of the Future Section: Actuaries Without Borders Global Mentorship Program
January 23, 2019 20:17 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBAn informative interview on the Actuaries Without Borders Global Mentorship Program. Michael Mendel, manager of the program, John Robinson, a mentor for the program, and Lynette Tasaranarwo, a mentee with the program are interviewed by Actuary of the Future Section Council Interns Paul Birch and Mitch Tamashunas.