Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast

Mar 07 2025 337 ep. 20 mins 187
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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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International Women's Day - March 8, 2025

Mar 07 2025 20 mins  
🎙️ Special Episode Alert! 🎙️ Celebrate International Women's Day with us on the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast! 🌟 Join our Guest Host Sherry Chan, FSA, MAAA, EA, FCA as she chats with Karen Burnett, FSA, FCIA and Si Xie, FSA, CERA, FCIA about their inspiring journeys in the actuarial field. 🚀👩‍💼 Discover their stories, challenges, an

Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality - Bonus Episode – An interview with Yair Babad

Mar 05 2025 21 mins  
🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Join us on the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast as we interview the esteemed Yair Babad, Professor (Emeritus) at the University of Illinois, Chicago, who is one of the authors of the Long-Term Drivers of Future Mortality report! 🌍 ✨ Discover fascinating insights from the report and learn about the broader spectrum of drive

Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality - Episode 2 - Aging

Feb 26 2025 20 mins  
Episode 2 of our podcast series "Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality" is now live! 🎉 Dive into the fascinating topic of Aging, the most significant driver of mortality. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! Tune in and share your thoughts: [email protected] 🌟👂📈 Landing Page: https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2025/longterm-drive

February 2025 Classic Edition - Modeling and Forecasting Premature Cardiovascular Mortality

Feb 20 2025 21 mins  
Good afternoon Listeners! We have a great Research Insights Podcast Classic to bring to you today. In observance of American Heart Month, we thought it fitting to bring to you "Modeling and Forecasting Premature Cardiovascular Mortality: The Role of Obesity and Education," which was originally released on April 19, 2024. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and s

Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality – Episode 1 - Introduction

Jan 29 2025 14 mins  
Calling all Listeners! Join us on a thought-provoking journey through Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality – A Podcast Series with Al Klein and Erik Pickett. Each episode dives into a chapter of this insightful paper, making complex mortality trends accessible and engaging. Perfect for actuaries, underwriters, insurers, and anyone interested in the future of public health. Tun

2025 Student Research Case Study Challenge Guidance

Jan 17 2025 18 mins  
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute holds an annual Student Research Case Study Challenge, which provides an opportunity for teams of students to apply their actuarial skills on a real-world problem in a business setting. The 2025 Student Research Case Study has just been released! If you are up to the challenge, review the materials, listen to the podcast, and get

January 2025 Classic Edition - Actuarial Practice Impact on a New U.S. Administration

Jan 16 2025 47 mins  
Hello Listeners! In this classic episode, we heard from two esteemed actuaries: John Bertko, FSA, MAAA, an independent actuarial consultant serving as the Chief Actuary with Covered California, and Steve Goss, ASA, MAAA, the Chief Actuary at the Social Security Administration discussing the implications of a new U.S. administration on actuarial practice. This podcast originally

Special Holiday Edition - What will arrive in 2025

Jan 01 2025 29 mins  
Hey there Listeners--Happy New Year and Welcome to 2025! We have a special Research Insights Podcast Holiday Edition this morning - What will arrive in 2025. Hear Achilles Natsis, Dale Hall, Lisa Schilling, Patrick Nolan, Patrick Wiese, Pete Miller, Philip Adams, Rob Montgomery, Ronora Stryker, and Steve Siegel share their personal and professional goals for 2025. Send us your feed

Special Holiday Edition - 2024 A Year in Review

Dec 25 2024 29 mins  
🎄 Join us this morning for a special holiday podcast! 🎄 Sit back and listen to the Society of Actuaries Research Institute folk take a journey through the highlights of 2024, celebrating the year's milestones and achievements, and offering a unique and heartwarming glimpse into their lives. Tune in and celebrate with us! 🎉 Send us your feedback - ResearchInsights@so

NAIC 2024 Fall Meeting Recap

Dec 23 2024 24 mins  
Hello Listeners! We have a great episode today. Our guest is Geralyn Trujillo, Senior Director of Public Policy at the American Academy of Actuaries. The focus of today’s podcast is a recap of the recent National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) 2024 Fall meeting held in Denver, Colorado, from August 12 through August 15. Sit back and listen to key insights fro