Live With The Maverick

My guest for Episode 83 is Andrew Ngai, FIAA, CERA, Director at Taylor Fry. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀. Andrew and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Participating in Esports as an actuary ✅ Applicability of the actuarial skillset in Esports  ✅ Developing a passion for Excel beyond everyday actuarial work  ✅ Excel World Championships: qualification, training, and competi...

My guest for Episode 82 is Paul Sweeting, Ph. D, FIA, CERA, CFA, FCSI, FRSA, Senior Advisor at Hassana Investment Company. The theme for the episode is 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Paul and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Enterprise risk management and its strategic role in organizations ✅ How actuaries add value in ERM ✅ Capital modeling, quantitative risk evaluation, and risk measures ✅ Us...

My guest for Episode 81 is Gabriel Ware, FCAS, Transaction Actuary | Consultant. The theme for the episode is 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀. Gabriel and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ What legacy risks are and why risks become legacy risks ✅ Legacy acquisitions in the insurance space ✅ Loss portfolio transfers and adverse development covers  ✅ Key considerations for buyers and sellers in legacy transaction...

My guest for Episode 80 is Simon Rees, FIA, Chief Actuary, Americas at AXA XL. The theme for the episode is 𝗘𝘅𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀. Simon and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Satellite launches, aerospace, and cyber risks ✅ CAT bonds, insurance-linked securities, and alternative capital ✅ Political risk and credit bonds ✅ Professional liability for emerging technologies ✅ Excess and surplus lines of...

My guest for Episode 79 is Kalpana Shah, FIA, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟴. Kalpana and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The importance of resilience for people in leadership positions ✅ Her inspiration behind running for IFoA President ✅ IFoA key strategic initiatives ✅ Her views on the actuarial professio...

My guest for Episode 78 is William Mahfood, Chairman at Wisynco Group Ltd. The theme for the episode is 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮. William and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Wisynco’s distribution and manufacturing operations ✅ The importance of having a sound risk management culture ✅ Key risk management considerations in a diverse business ✅ Sourcing talent, retaining employees, and maint...

My guest for Episode 77 is Steve Prince, FCIA, Partner at RSM Canada and President of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA). The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟳. Steve and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ CIA purpose, credentials, and strategic initiatives ✅ How actuaries in Canada participated in the pandemic response ✅ His roles in marketing, product developmen...

My guest for Episode 76 is Eric Siegel, Ph. D., Founder of Machine Learning Week and author of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙄 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠: 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. The theme for the episode is 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮. Eric and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The inspiration behind his new book ✅ The missing link between technology and business ✅ The automation paradox and its releva...

My guest for Episode 75 is Tim Rozar, FSA, MAAA, CERA, Senior Vice President at Reinsurance Group of America and President and Chair of the Society of Actuaries. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟲. Tim and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The keys to building a rewarding career ✅ Being strategic in developing skills ✅ His inspiration behind running for SOA President...

My guest for Episode 74 is Charles Cowling, FIA, Chief Actuary at Mercer and President of the International Actuarial Association. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟱. Charles and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The purpose of the International Actuarial Association ✅ Sharing knowledge and expertise globally ✅ Sharing support in education and professionalism ✅ Enga...

My guest for Episode 73 is Stephen Mildenhall, FCAS, CERA, CSPA, CCRMP, Author and Retired Actuary. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮. Stephen and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Working in advanced analytics and publishing research ✅ The relationship between minimum bias and generalized linear models ✅ Pricing and risk management use cases for actuaries ✅ Allocat...

My guest for Episode 72 is Dan Carroll, FIA, Owner and Chief Technology Officer at Xcentuate Management Solutions. The theme for the episode is 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆. Dan and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The role of a Chief Technology Officer ✅ Using technology to transform customer experience ✅ Transitioning from actuarial to the operational side of business ✅ Essential elements of productivity...

My guest for Episode 71 is Sherry Huang, ACAS, Chief Actuary at New Energy Risk. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆. Sherry and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ How her company interfaces with the energy sector as a Managing General Agent (MGA) ✅ Technologies, challenges, and solutions in the energy sector ✅ Techno-economic modeling, risk modeling, and pricing analysis ✅ How ac...

My guest for Episode 70 is The Honourable Daisy McFarlane-Coke, OJ, CD, BA, MA, FIA, ASA, Founder of Coke & Associates. The theme for the episode is 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆. Daisy and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Her motivation behind pursuing actuarial science ✅ Her journey to becoming a qualified actuary ✅ Her time at UK Govt Actuary Dept and Norwich Union ✅ Keeping current on actuarial science bef...

My guest for Episode 69 is Janet Sharp, FSA, MAAA, CERA, Appointed Actuary at Sagicor Life Jamaica. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻. Janet and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Her international student experience at Wharton and Georgia State University ✅ Pursuing actuarial fellowship in a developing nation ✅ The insurance and risk management landscape in the Caribbean...

My guest for Episode 68 is Arthur Randolph II, FCAS, MAAA, CPCU, ARM, ARe., Principal and Consulting Actuary at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources. The theme for the episode is 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆. Art and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The recent wave of US insurer insolvencies ✅ The impact of underwriting performance on capacity ✅ Florida and California homeowners insurance markets ✅ The impact of the pl...

My guest for Episode 67 is Stephanie Espy, Executive Director of STEM Gems, CEO of Math SP Coaching, and Appointed Director on the CAS Board of Directors. She is the No. 1 LinkedIn Top Voice in Education. The theme for the episode is 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠. Steph and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Her inspiration behind pursuing a STEM career ✅ Enabling factors for a STEM career journey ✅ The keys t...

My guest for Episode 66 is Jeremy Keating, FIA, Director at PriceWriter. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮. Jeremy and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Transitioning from underwriting to actuarial ✅ The most pressing challenges for clients doing pricing work ✅ The nine-step method for successful general insurance pricing ✅ How to structure a modern pricing organization...

My guest for Episode 65 is Bob Miccolis, FCAS, MAAA, FCA, Managing Principal at Miccolis Consulting and Past President at the Casualty Actuarial Society. The theme for the episode is 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. Bob and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Captives and their role as an alternative risk transfer mechanism ✅ Differences between captives, self-insurance, and traditional insurance ✅ When to utilize cap...

My guest for Episode 64 is Alejandro Ortega, FCAS, MAAA, former Chief Actuary and Exam Seminar Instructor. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮. Alejandro and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ FIDES, the largest insurance conference in Latin America ✅ The insurance market in Latin America ✅ Living and working in Latin America ✅ Actuarial practice in Argentina, Mexico, Brazi...

My guest for Episode 63 is Jennifer Middough, FCAS, MAAA, Chief Pricing Actuary - Liberty Mutual Re - U.S. at Liberty Specialty Markets. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮. Jennifer and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Key stakeholders for reinsurance actuaries ✅ Key messaging to be an effective reinsurance actuary ✅ Analysis, interpretation, and communication with...

My guest for Episode 62 is Jared Strock, FSA, MAAA, CERA, Principal and Consulting Actuary at Telos Actuarial. The theme for the episode is 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲. Jared and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Medicare Parts A, B, C and D structure and benefits ✅ Medicare origins, projected growth, initiatives and reforms ✅ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ✅ Medicare Supplement (Medigap) pr...

My guest for Episode 61 is Ezekiel Macharia, FIA, Managing Director and Chief Actuary at Kenbright. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮. Ezekiel and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The insurance and risk management landscape in Africa ✅ Opportunities for innovation and transformation in Africa ✅ How challenges are being addressed in the region ✅ Appointed Actuary duties in Keny...

My guest for Episode 60 is Matt Duke, ACAS, ARe, MAAA, Head of Pricing - US Middle Market at AXA XL. The theme for the episode is 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆. Matt and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The foundations of an effective strategy ✅ How actuaries can become strategic problem solvers ✅ Considerations for supporting business decision making ✅ Lessons learned from strategic failures ✅ Navigating caree...

My guest for Episode 59 is Shane Barnes, FCAS, Global Head of Pricing at Lemonade. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵. Shane and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The state of the insurtech market ✅ Transitioning from data science to insurtech ✅ How actuaries add value in insurtech ✅ Actuaries in insurtech compared to insurance ✅ Navigating the insurtech landscape ✅ Opportu...