Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast

🎙️  New Episode Alert!  🎙️ In this episode, we learn that although inequality, per se, is not a direct driver of future mortality, it is an underlying cause of many other important drivers.  Don't miss out on this insightful and thought-provoking discussion!  🎧✨   Discover fascinating insights from the report and learn about the broader spectrum of drivers and environments that impact long-term...

Hello and welcome!   We have a great episode for you today. Our guest is Geralyn Trujillo, Senior Director of Public Policy at the  American Academy of Actuaries . She and our host, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, will be walking us through key takeaways from the recent NAIC 2025 Spring Meeting, held in Indianapolis from March 23 to March 26...

Welcome to the April edition of Research Insights Classic, where we revisit some of our most impactful discussions. In this episode, we delve into the findings from two 2017 reports on climate, weather, and environmental sources. These comprehensive studies explore the intricate relationships between climate patterns and their effects on various sectors, providing valuable insights for researchers...

🎙️   Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality – A Podcast Series - Chapter 3 - Lifestyle   🌟 In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the world of lifestyle choices and their impact on future mortality rates. 🏃‍♂️🍎  Don't miss out on this insightful and thought-provoking discussion! 🎧✨   Series Landing Page:   https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2025/longterm-drivers-futuremort-pod...

Good afternoon Listeners!  We have a great Research Insights Podcast  Classic  to bring to you today .  In honor of International Women's Day, which is observed on March 8 every year, we thought it fitting to bring to you our first International Women's Day podcast which aired on March 8, 2024.   Listen to Jenny Haid and Eileen Luxton talk about their interesting professional and personal journeys...

Unlock the secrets to optimizing your organization's retirement plans with our latest Research Insights Episode! 🎙️ 📊 Join Haig Nalbantian, Co-President/Co-Founder of Workforce Sciences Institute, and David Rosenblum, FSA, EA, FCA, and Managing Director at Agilis, as they dive into a data-driven framework tailored to your unique strategy. Discover how economic and workforce trends impact plan eff...

🎙️ 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, and the women who have inspired them along t...

🎙️   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 drivers and environments that impac...

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:    ResearchInsights@soa.org 🌟👂📈   Landing Page:   https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2025/longterm-drivers-futuremort-podseries/

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 so has a si...

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 e...

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...

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 Jan...

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 feedback at  Rese...

🎄 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@soa.org  

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!  ...

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 Insight...

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/is...

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 o...

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! Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org  

Greetings Listeners!   Join us for the grand finale of our 75th Anniversary podcast series with Episode 7.   Today, we have a special guest, Greg Heidrich, Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Actuaries.   Tune in to hear Greg share insights into his leadership journey, starting from when he joined the SOA in 2007.   Don't miss this one!   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org  

Hello Listeners!   We have a great Research Insights Podcast Classic to bring to you today . October is National Retirement Security Month, and we dug through our archives for a retirement-focused podcast and found " Aging and Retirement Issues for People of Different Races and Ethnicities – Essay Collection ." Enjoy this Research Insights Podcast Classic ! Essay Landing Page:   https://www.soa.or...

Hello Listeners! Welcome to Episode 6 of our 75th Anniversary podcast series, 'Shaping the Future – The 2020s and Beyond.' Join us as we hear from Jennifer Gillespie, the 73rd President of the Society of Actuaries, who shares insights about her career journey and her presidency during 2021-2022.   Send us your feedback at  ResearchInsights@soa.org

Hey there everyone—welcome back! Today, we have an exciting episode lined up for you. We're diving into the recently published report titled "United States Earthquake Insurance Overview: Risk and Coverages by Region with a Comparison to Canada and Puerto Rico." And here to talk with us today is the author of the report, Cody Webb, FCAS CPCU, Founder and Actuarial Consultant at Cuanto Consulting. T...

Hello, Listeners! Welcome back to our 75th Anniversary Podcast Series! In Episode 5 – The 2010s: Pandemic and Progress, we are joined by John Robinson, FSA, MAAA, FCA. Tune in to hear John share his career journey and his experiences as the 74th President of the Society of Actuaries (2023-24).