Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast

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. Tune in monthly for expert discussions and interactive learning.

Landing Page: https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2025/longterm-drivers-futuremort-podseries/

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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 to work!

Visit the Case Study Challenge landing page today:  https://www.soa.org/research/opportunities/2025-student-research-case-study-challenge/ 

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 published in January 2021, capturing the thoughts and perspectives of our experts during a pivotal time of transition. We hope you enjoy this insightful discussion and find it as relevant today as it was when it first aired.  Sit back, relax and enjoy this Res...

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.

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🎄 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! 🎉

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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 from the meeting!

SOA e-Newsletter:    https://www.soa.org/publications/e-newsletters/articles/2024/enews-2024-12-naic-fall-meeting/

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We present to you a classic podcast titled “Impact of COVID-19 on Retirement Risks,” originally published on April 20, 2020. This episode delves into an issue brief that highlights an online discussion about how COVID-19 has influenced retirement risks. The insights shared in this podcast remain relevant for any future epidemics.

So, sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in this Research Insights Classic. We hope you find it as enlightening and thought-provoking as we do!

Landing page:  Impact of COVID-19 on Retirement Risks | SOA

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Hey listeners! Welcome back to the Research Insights Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Warren Rodericks, FSA, FCIA, and Partner at Deloitte, with us. Warren will dive into our latest report on the ISSB and global climate-related financial disclosure standards, giving actuaries the key insights they need. Stay tuned!

Report landing page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2024/issb-fin-disclosure-standards/

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Good afternoon Listeners!  It is time for another episode of the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast!  We have a great Research Insights Podcast Classic to bring to you today. There are many observances in the month of November that center around health and November 6 is National Stress Awareness Day.  We thought it fitting to present a podcast that was based on a report published on December 1, 2022 titled “Mental Illness and its impact on U.S. Mortality and Longevity.”  Enjoy this Research Insights Podcast Classic!

Report Landing Page: https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2022/2022-mental-illness-us-mort-long/  

Hello Listeners! Tune in to our latest Research Insights Podcast Episode “Actuarial Rock Stars”! Hear Greg Jacobs and Shane Chalke share their incredible journeys from very successful actuarial careers to scuba diving and jazz music. Don't miss these inspiring career and life experiences!

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