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Society of Actuaries (SOA)
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This is the official podcast feed of the Society of Actuaries

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes102Founded13 years ago
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The podcast features a conversation with Willis Towers Watson CEO Carl Hess, who discusses his progression from actuary to CEO, emphasizing the importance of analytical skills, communication, and people management in leadership. Carl highlights how t... more

What is it really like to work as an actuary in a fast-moving startup versus a large, established company? In this episode, YPAC member Zack Moore sits down with Matt Briggs to unpack the realities of both worlds, from culture and pace to impact, gro... more

In this episode of the Get Plugged In podcast originally published in September 2025, host Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries, is joined by Joe Alaimo, CEO of ProComp Consulting Inc. and Community Advisory Team Membe... more

This podcast episode features Dave Friesen and Tom Callahan discussing the collaboration between actuaries and data scientists. Tom is an Actuary who works extensively with data scientists, and Dave is a data scientist who works with Actuaries, makin... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Lombardi
Willis Towers Watson
Episode: PD Edge Pod Episode 6: From Actuary to CEO, Carl Hess on his leadership journey at WTW
Amanda Hug
SOA president
Society of Actuaries
Episode: PD Edge Pod Episode 6: From Actuary to CEO, Carl Hess on his leadership journey at WTW
Karen Grote
Willis Towers Watson
Episode: PD Edge Pod Episode 6: From Actuary to CEO, Carl Hess on his leadership journey at WTW
Matt Briggs
Experienced actuary with a background in both corporate and startup environments
Episode: Young Professional Advisory Council: Big Company or Big Risk? Actuarial Life in Corporate vs. Startup Worlds
Joe Alaimo
CEO at ProComp Consulting Inc.
ProComp Consulting Inc.
Episode: Emerging Topics Community: AI Roundtable
Tom Callahan
Manager and Actuary at Independence Blue Cross
Independence Blue Cross
Episode: Title: PD Edge Pod Episode 5: Actuaries working with Data Scientists featuring Tom Callahan and Dave Friesen
Dave Friesen
Second VP of Enterprise Data and Analysis at The Standard
The Standard
Episode: Title: PD Edge Pod Episode 5: Actuaries working with Data Scientists featuring Tom Callahan and Dave Friesen
Moshe Nelkin
Senior Consulting Actuary with Lewis and Ellis
Lewis and Ellis
Episode: Health Section: Behind the Med Supp Market – Claim Costs, Regulations and Opportunities
Juan Herrera
A health actuary with almost 40 years of experience focusing on underwriting and predictive modeling.
AdMed
Episode: Health Section: Estimating Large Claims – Predictive Modeling vs Traditional Methods

Host

Jon
Host of the Professional Development Edge Podcast, focusing on skills and insights for advancing in the actuarial profession.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Eye Opening

    Love the podcast, the insights learned on this podcast have been used to launch my career.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    THABANG TLOU
    South Africaa year ago
  • Links to articles in notes

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for just about a month.

    It would be really helpful if links were provided in the episode notes to articles, websites, etc. referenced during the podcast episode to make finding and accessing that information easier.

    Other that that I’ve found the podcasts very interesting so far.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Skaterkidstu
    United States6 years ago
  • Good use of my time

    This podcast feed is the aggregator all SOA section podcasts. Some section interviews are more engaging than others. But overall I find most sessions to be informative and interesting, and I learn something (about the topic or the guest). Good job SOA!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jinny-Issie
    United States6 years ago
  • I love the podcast but FIX YOUR AUDIO

    Great content, but interviewer sounds like he’s not even listening and is just going through questions.

    Still I love the people that get interviewed, and wish that the interviews could go longer (40+ minutes, maybe in a separate episode?). I’ve learned so much from this podcast.

    Sound quality is HORRIBLE. Please fix this.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aspiring Actuary
    United States7 years ago
  • Nice overviews

    While I’m personally interested in the research podcasts, each provides a short overview that introduces the highlights of a topic that I might then look into more deeply. I encourage all the sections to look into this.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rudolphmax
    United States8 years ago

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Overall feedback highlights how informative the discussions are, with many citing valuable takeaways from episodes.
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PD Edge Pod Episode 6: From Actuary to CEO, Carl Hess on his leadership journey at WTW
Q: How do you best stay connected to the people on their needs?
Hess emphasizes the importance of interacting with employees in public spaces, conducting town halls, and using informal communication tools.
PD Edge Pod Episode 6: From Actuary to CEO, Carl Hess on his leadership journey at WTW
Q: So starting with when you look back on your early days of your career, at what point do you think you really pivoted from the more analytical, technical nature of an actuary to the more strategic business look that you have now?
Hess reflects on his transition from an individual contributor to a management role, mentioning a moment when he took the initiative in a seniors meeting, leading to his promotion to manager.
Emerging Topics Community: AI Roundtable
Q: How do you see the role of actuaries changing as AI becomes more integrated into our day-to-day work?
Actuaries will continue to be the human in the loop and will play a larger role in analyzing AI risks while learning key data engineering skills.
Emerging Topics Community: AI Roundtable
Q: What were some of the pros or cons of building AI tools in-house versus buying them off the shelf?
Panelists were split on this issue, with some advocating for vendor tools while others preferred building in-house for directed focus, though building requires expertise and resources.
Health Section: Estimating Large Claims – Predictive Modeling vs Traditional Methods
Q: What are some of the common approaches then to estimating large claims?
Historically, approaches included pulling claim listings and assessing them through the experience of the underwriters, but a combination of methods, including predictive modeling, offers a better estimate.

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What is SOA Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast delivers in-depth discussions on various topics related to the actuarial profession, including the integration of modern technology such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, the dynamics of corporate versus startup environments, and the vital skills necessary for professional development. Episodes frequently feature expert guests who share insights on emerging trends and challenges within the field, offering listeners valuable perspectives on topics like data science, predictive modeling, and regulatory changes impacting the industry. Unique to this series is its focus on bridging the gap between traditional actuarial practices and innovative approaches, making it particularly relevant for those seeking to enhance t... more

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1. Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast
2. Get Plugged In
3. Actuary Voices
4. Worklife with Adam Grant
5. WSJ Tech News Briefing

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Recent guests on SOA Podcasts include:

1. Chris Lombardi
2. Amanda Hug
3. Karen Grote
4. Matt Briggs
5. Joe Alaimo
6. Tom Callahan
7. Dave Friesen
8. Moshe Nelkin

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