Live With The Maverick

My guest for Episode 33 is Yvonne Palm, FCAS, FIA, Chief Risk Officer at African Reinsurance Corporation. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. Yvonne and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The general landscape for actuaries in Africa ✅ Risk sharing and its importance in reinsurance ✅ Clients, brokers, and rating agencies ✅ Data and analysis dynamics for reinsurance ✅ Lines...

My guest for Episode 32 is Paul Sweeting, Ph. D, FIA, CERA, CFA, FCSI, FRSA, Governor Assistant for Financial Sustainability and Risk Management at the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI). The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. Paul and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Managing all risks for GOSI in Saudi Arabia ✅ Asset management from an actuarial perspective ✅ D...

My guest for Episode 31 is John Robinson, FSA, FCA, MAAA, President at the Society of Actuaries. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟯. John and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The impact of his Jamaican heritage in his life and career ✅ His experience as a life insurance regulator for the state of Minnesota ✅ His leadership views, approach, and secrets to success ✅...

My guest for Episode 30 is Steve Armstrong, FCAS, MAAA, Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary at Allstate and Past President at the Casualty Actuarial Society. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. Steve and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Challenges actuaries are facing in personal lines ✅ Algorithmic bias and its relevance to actuaries ✅ Using storytelling to enhance exter...

My guest for Episode 29 is Andrew Sykes, FFA, CEO and Founder at Habits at Work. The theme for the episode is 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁. Andrew and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Transitioning from actuarial science to sales ✅ Why sales is a valuable skillset for actuaries ✅ Building and sustaining trust ✅ Responsible promises and how they differ from regular promises ✅ How actuaries can have more i...

My guest for Episode 28 is Len Llaguno, FCAS, MAAA, Founder and Managing Partner at KYROS Insights. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. Len and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Transition from consulting to entrepreneurship ✅ Liability and customer lifetime value estimation for loyalty programs ✅ Using machine learning to enhance actuarial pricing and reserving ✅ Valu...

My guest for Episode 27 is Matt Saker, FIA, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮. Matt and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The current landscape for actuaries in the UK ✅ Leadership lessons from his role as Group Chief Actuary at Aviva ✅ IFoA key strategic initiatives ✅ His experience as IFoA President ✅ The futu...

My guest for Episode 26 is Roosevelt Mosley, FCAS, MAAA, Principal at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources and President-Elect of the Casualty Actuarial Society. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭. Roosevelt and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The role of a Principal at an actuarial consulting firm ✅ The Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential ✅ Pred...

My guest for Episode 25 is Graham Hall, FIA, Actuarial Director, Climate Change and ESG at PwC. The theme for the episode is 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗦𝗚. Graham and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The link between catastrophe modeling and climate ✅ ESG, its core pillars, and connection to climate ✅ Three areas within climate where actuaries are adding value ✅ ESG policy and regulatory initiatives relev...

My guest for Episode 24 is Jessica Leong, FCAS, MAAA, Chief Executive Officer at Octagram Analytics and Chairman at the Casualty Actuarial Society. The theme for the episode is 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀. Jessica and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Octagram Analytics and its strategic vision ✅ Transitioning from company actuary to entrepreneur ✅ Leading the analytics group at a global insurer ✅...

My guest for Episode 23 is Bob Deutsch, FCAS, ASA, MAAA, Chairman at Pelican Ventures. The theme for the episode is 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹. Bob and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Assessing and harnessing value in venture capital ✅ Amplifying value in individual careers ✅ Leveraging an actuarial background in C-level roles ✅ Transitioning from insurance to private equity and venture capital ✅ Les...

My guest for Episode 22 is Mary Pat Campbell, FSA, MAAA, Vice President of Insurance Research at Conning. The theme for the episode is 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. Mary Pat and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Her actuarial publications for the Society of Actuaries ✅ The value-add of writing skills for actuaries ✅ Enhancing the value in technical skills through writing ✅ Lessons learned from being...

⁣My guest for Episode 21 is Bart Huby, FIA, Head of Football Analytics at Transfer Lab. The theme for the episode is 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀. Bart and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Leveraging an actuarial background in football analytics ✅ Using multistate modeling to find value in sporting data ✅ Key decision points utilized by players and organizations ✅ Partners and clients in the football an...

My guest for Episode 20 is Victor Dos Santos, FCAS, President of Commercial Insurance at SageSure. The theme for the episode is 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴.⁣ Victor and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The role of a Chief Actuary ✅ Managing general underwriting compared to primary insurance ✅ The insurance market outlook for pricing actuaries ✅ Challenges pricing actuaries face today ✅ The role of te...

My guest for Episode 19 is Pat Teufel, FCAS, MAAA, Past President at the Casualty Actuarial Society. The theme for the episode is 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲.⁣ Pat and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅The value in embracing non-traditional roles ✅ The importance of learning from other disciplines ✅ The risk of complacency in the actuarial profession ✅ Her experience leading KPMG’s Actuarial Services pra...

My guest for Episode 18 is Marjorie Ngwenya, FIA, Leadership and Life Purpose Coach, and Past President at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. The theme for the episode is 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.⁣ Marjorie and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ What it takes to thrive in high impact positions ✅ Navigating the board room as an actuary ✅ The importance of personal accountability...

My guest for Episode 17 is Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research and former member of the Board of Directors at the Society of Actuaries. ⁣ The theme for the episode is 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵.⁣ Dale and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The role of an investment actuary ✅ The Society of Actuaries Research Institute ✅ Areas of research for that the SOA has been focusing on ✅ How the SOA is c...

My guest for Episode 16 is Dave Dillon, Senior Vice President & Principal at Lewis & Ellis, a multidisciplinary actuarial consulting firm and former member of the Society of Actuaries Board of Directors. The theme for the episode is 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. ⁣ Dave and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The role of a consulting actuary in healthcare⁣ ✅ How actuaries add value in the area of h...

My guest for Episode 15 is Tom Schneider, former Chief Risk Officer of the Ford Motor Credit Company, the financial services arm of Ford. The theme for the episode is 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸.⁣ Tom and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The role of a Chief Risk Officer⁣ ✅ The evolution of risk management ⁣ ✅ Model risk management: importance and challenges⁣ ✅ The impact of AI/ML on the future of risk⁣...

My guest for Episode 14 is Brian Brown, FCAS, MAAA, Equity Principal and Consulting Actuary at Milliman, one of the world’s largest independent actuarial consulting firms that serves the full spectrum of business, financial, government, union, education and non-profit organizations. Brian is a Past President of the Casualty Actuarial Society. The theme for the episode is 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲...

My guest for Episode 13 is David McFarland, FCAS, CEO of Coterie Insurance, an insurer that helps small businesses the coverages they need when they need it so they can get back to what they do best.⁣ The theme for the episode is 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿.⁣ David and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The value of speed to market in small commercial insurance ⁣ ✅ Things to look forward to in Insurtech...

My guest for Episode 12 is Stuart McDonald MBE, FIA, CERA, Head of Demographics at Lloyd’s Banking Group, the largest UK retail and commercial financial services provider, with 26 million customers and a leading digital presence.⁣ The theme for the episode is 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮.⁣ Stuart and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The COVID-19 Actuaries Response Group⁣⁣ ✅ Using an actuarial background...

My guest for Episode 11 is Sally Ezra, Partner at Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment, a company that works with all jobs levels of actuaries and actuarial analysts, catastrophe risk modelers, predictive modelers, as well as up through executive roles. The theme for the episode is 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.⁣ Sally and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The state of the actuarial job market ⁣ ✅ Maximizing the...

My guest for Episode 10 is Michael Kirsten, Owner of Human Marketing, a company focused on creating content that tells human-centered stories and puts humanity back into marketing. ⁣⁣ The theme for the episode is 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.⁣ Michael and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The importance of storytelling ⁣ ✅ The key ingredients to telling a good story⁣ ✅ The impact of vulnerability in storytelling ✅...

My guest for Episode 9 is Laura Bennett, FSA, President of the North American Digital Consumer Division at Chubb Insurance, the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. ⁣ The theme for the episode is 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.⁣ Laura and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Pet insurance: coverage and pricing considerations ✅ Lessons from co-founding an insurance company ✅ Naviga...