So what's it actuary about?

Barry Childs, the Joint CEO of Insights Actuaries and Consultants, discusses his career trajectory, stakeholder engagement and encourages aspiring actuaries to remain curious.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Caesar Balona, a qualified actuary and programming enthusiast, shares his insights on AI and the role of the modern actuary.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Sumarie Greybe, co-founder of Naked Insurance, narrates her actuarial journey and casts a new lens on what actuaries can do.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Soshan Soobramoney, the Head of Actuarial Science at UJ, discusses his career as well as his approach to actuarial education.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Robert Attwell, the CEO of Discovery Insure, unpacks his actuarial career and his various learnings along the way. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Susan Atkinson, the Chief Risk Officer of Hannover Re Group Africa, details her career within the reinsurance industry. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Roseanne Harris, a lecturer, policy actuary and previous president of both ASSA and the IAA, chats through her actuarial journey.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Bheka Mabika, a first year Actuarial Science student, enthusiastically unpacks his transition from school to university. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Shivani Ranchod, a qualified actuary, talks through her dynamic career - from corporate to consultancy to entrepreneurship and meditation. There is nothing this woman can’t do! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Billy Enderstein, a communications specialist, unpacks the importance of the N211 subject and how best to approach preparation for this exam.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Michael Jordan outlines his interesting and varied career as an unconventional actuary.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Junho Ko, a quantitative finance masters student, discusses his studying pathway and his discipline of choice.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Silindile Sikhakhane, a final year actuarial science student, shares her unique story and highlights her growing excitement about microinsurance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Alexander Stempels, a recent actuarial graduate, unpacks his experience of transitioning from university to the working world.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Your host, Margie along with Kelly Josiah, a registered organisational psychologist, discuss what to expect from Season 2 of this podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

In this finale episode, Adam and Margie discuss the concept of "Actual vs. Expected", as applied by actuaries, and reflect on the first season of this podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Lusani Mulaudzi, the HOD of Actuarial Science at UCT and a previous president of the Actuarial Society of South Africa, describes the role of a public interest actuary and highlights the importance of professionalism in all actuarial work. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Nicole Hayes, an industrial and organisational psychologist, sheds some light on dealing with failure and keeping things in perspective. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Pieter Botha, a lecturer at UCT, chats about “the beast” (Actuarial Risk Management), the Actuarial Control Cycle and the importance of ethics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Eugine Mataramvura, a teaching assistant at UCT, discusses the actuarial discipline of investments, the CERA designation and his experience as a tutor. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Prof Stephen Jurisich, the Director of Actuarial Studies at Wits, speaks to how the role of the actuary has evolved over time. This is a must listen! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Veena Thomas, a lecturing assistant at UCT who is pursuing her Masters in Public Health, outlines the importance of modelling as an actuarial skill and explains her studies in epidemiology and biostatistics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Nadeem Naidoo, a qualified actuary employed by one of South Africa's most prestigious banks, describes the various roles actuaries can play in the banking space as well as touching on some of the wider fields in which actuaries operate. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Dr Chris Warton, a retired medical lecturer at UCT with a keen interest in psychiatry, gives some insightful tips on how best to study and retain information. This is a must listen for any student! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .

Aldu Duminy, a qualified actuary whose current job centers on product design, hilariously narrates his actuarial journey. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/so-what-s-it-actuary-about--5899199/support .