Risk Reimagined

What does AI actually mean for the future of actuarial work? In this episode of Risk Reimagined, Steve is joined by Dagny Grillis, who leads global AI and innovation efforts, to unpack how data and technology are reshaping the actuarial profession. Dagny shares her journey from academic mathematics to actuarial consulting and explains why actuaries are well positioned to use AI as an enabler rathe...

What’s really holding actuarial teams back from getting value out of modern technology?  In this episode of Risk Reimagined, Technology isn’t the barrier: rethinking actuarial transformation , Steve speaks with Adrien, a career actuary who has spent years working at the intersection of actuarial practice, platforms, and AI. Together, they explore why the biggest challenge today isn’t access to too...

What does it really take to upskill actuaries for AI and modern data work?  In this episode, Steve speaks with Cal Skwerski, an actuary who has moved from traditional reserving into analytics and technology-led transformation, about how Cal approached building data literacy at scale. The conversation explores why early training efforts fell short, how a shift toward a shared baseline of skills cha...

What does real transformation look like when AI becomes a core part of how organisations operate and how do leaders embrace that change without introducing new risks? In this episode of Risk Reimagined: How Actuaries lead transformational change without losing control , Steve is joined by Jennifer Jaben, a transformation leader with deep actuarial roots, to explore how technology and AI are reshap...

What happens when actuarial science meets applied AI at scale?  In this episode, Steve is joined by Lisa Wardlaw, a long-time industry leader and innovator, to explore how technology is beginning to fundamentally change the way insurance and risk are modelled. Moving beyond surface-level AI use cases, the conversation dives into why real transformation won’t come from incremental efficiency gains,...

In episode 1, Steve explores how actuarial science and modern technology are coming together to reshape the future of insurance. John Johanssen, a senior technologist with decades of experience, shares why actuaries are uniquely positioned to lead this change and why they have become some of his favourite partners in innovation.  From real-world examples of more granular catastrophe underwriting t...

The days of actuaries working quietly behind spreadsheets are over. Today’s actuaries are shaping strategy, building models at scale and solving real-world problems. Welcome to Risk Reimagined, where we explore what it really means to be an actuary of the future. Together with my guests we discuss how technology, data, and actuarial thinking come together in practice. Whether you’re studying, prac...