Actuaries Institute Podcast

TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=e102ac5f-efc0-4d6c-81d7-abdfac71924dDESCRIPTION: Amid the COVID-19 disruptions, Estelle Pearson and Jefferson Gibbs speak about the commitment to deliver value to Members and successfully transitioning the 20/20 All-Actuaries Summit to a virtual event.In the latest episode of the Actuaries Institute podcast, Institute Senior Vice President Jefferson Gibbs hosts Estelle Pearson, Convenor of the 20/20 All-Actuaries Virtual Summit, to discuss the tough decisions which were made to cancel the original Summit, the transition to a virtual event, and to outline the exciting program and how the Virtual Summit will be delivered.ABOUT THE ACTUARIES INSTITUTE:As the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems.This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.Find out more about actuarieshttps://www.actuaries.asn.auFollow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInstTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst

TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=04d5f59e-4106-4b2d-b052-3f639953dd8fDESCRIPTIONIn her role as CEO of Insurtech Australia, Rita Yates works closely with actuaries and has firsthand experience of the variety of ways which the profession can strongly benefit the insurance value chain.Speaking on the Actuaries Institute podcast with Actuaries Digital Chief Editor Angat Sandhu, Rita speaks about the opportunities available to actuaries within the insurtech space, an area which has experienced rapid growth since its introduction into the Australian market in October 2017.ABOUT THE ACTUARIES INSTITUTEAs the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems.This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.Find out more about actuarieshttps://www.actuaries.asn.auFollow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInstTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst

TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=0450822c-3a96-4864-949a-d94f87c5032eDESCRIPTIONActuaries Institute Councillor Iris Lun interviews Greg Solomon, Head of Life and Health at Peak Re, to discuss the ongoing impact COVID-19 is having on the global insurance industry.With more than 25 years reinsurance industry experience, Greg Solomon oversees the expansion of Peak Re’s Life and Health insurance portfolios. Greg joined Iris virtually to discuss the challenges insurance companies face in adjusting risk models in the volatile coronavirus climate, why it’s important for countries to release accurate mortality and morbidity data, and some thoughts on insurers need to do to ensure the mental wellbeing of their clients.ABOUT THE ACTUARIES INSTITUTEAs the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems.This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.Find out more about actuarieshttps://www.actuaries.asn.auFollow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInstTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst

TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=ae8f3413-4b37-4698-a567-5a4951b53e5dDESCRIPTIONIn the latest in the Actuaries Institute podcast series, Bartosz Piwcewicz and Amanda Aitken of the Actuaries Institute's Data Analytics Practice Committee sit down to discuss the news and developments from the DAPC in a podcast.ABOUT THE DATA ANALYTICS PRACTICE COMMITTEEThe data analytics space is a rapidly evolving area with broad reaching applications. The advent of big data has led to an explosion in captured data, analytics approaches and businesses harnessing this data to create new industries or reinvent the way existing industries operate.There is a large opportunity for the profession to make a significant contribution to data analytics in Australia and globally. International actuarial associations also recognise the importance of data analytics and are in varying stages of development.There are four main areas of focus: Vision - Determine a strategic vision for Actuaries Actuarial Community - Develop a community for Actuaries working in data analytics Education - Investigate short, medium and long-term qualification and CPD requirements Employer engagement - Better understand the needs of employersThe Data Analytics Practice Committee has been working together since early 2015 on a number of foundations in collaboration with the membership, employers and the broader data analytics community.ABOUT THE ACTUARIES INSTITUTEAs the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems.This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.Find out more about actuarieshttps://www.actuaries.asn.auFollow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInstTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst

TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=8fc59414-8f89-46f0-9ce7-e39bf42700beDESCRIPTIONIn the latest in the Actuaries Institute podcast series, Susan Looi and Liz Baker of the Actuaries Institute's Risk Management Practice Committee sit down to discuss the news and developments from the RMPC in a podcast.ABOUT THE RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICE COMMITTEEThe Risk Management Practice Committee of the Actuaries Institute is a committee covering cross-practice risk management topics. There are 14 members of the RMPC with a broad set of skills and experience. They come from diverse fields, including life insurance, general insurance, health, banking, insurtech and marketing analytics. ABOUT THE ACTUARIES INSTITUTEAs the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems.This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.Find out more about actuarieshttps://www.actuaries.asn.auFollow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInstTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst

PODCAST TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=86822f1d-5cfa-4f9d-8c9e-8994f9de6508Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki gave a jam-packed, wondrous Keynote speech to around 500 actuaries and insurance professionals at the Actuaries Summit in June 2019. A few months later, the quirky scientist, Triple J radio-host, qualified doctor and engineer, received the 2019 UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularisation of Science in recognition of his longstanding commitment to fire up people’s curiosity for science and share his passion for the subject. In this fast talking interview with Actuaries Digital Editor Steph Quine, Dr Karl gives kudos to actuaries for their long term data tracking and early pointing out of key patterns like: 1. if you smoke cigarettes that it's bad for your health, and you die sooner; and2. climate change is as real as it's appearance on insurance premiums."Long term they're [actuaries are] giving us a snapshot of our society day by day, month by month, year by year, decade by decade, going back over generations," said the doctor. In a chat that ping pongs from global emissions, to running for politics, to peace, war, technology and several book reviews, Steph just keeps up with Australia's favourite scientist.SHOW NOTES:Actuaries Summit 2019 Presentations: https://www.actuaries.asn.au/microsites/actuaries-summit-2019/program-and-presentations/program-snapshotDr Karl Kruszelnicki becomes first Australian to win UNESCO Kalinga Prize: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2019-11-20/dr-karl-kruszelnicki-unesco-award-science-communication/11717044

TRANSCRIPT:https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=e36bb424-537f-4d02-a108-6ef4894e8869DESCRIPTIONIn the latest in the Actuaries Institute podcast series, Lesley Traverso, Helena McGeorge and Ricky Au of the Actuaries Institute's Diversity and Inclusion Working Group sit down to discuss the latest news and developments from the DIWG in a podcast.ABOUT THE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORKING GROUPThe Diversity and Inclusion Working Group of the Actuaries Institute has the key objective to act as an advisory group to Council, to promote a diverse and all-inclusive culture in the profession, which will not only benefit existing members, but will also be key to attracting a broad range of students to the profession.This sets the foundations for the Institute to build an all-inclusive culture where all members and the HQ team are valued and recognised for their unique qualities, ideas, experiences, voices and perspectives. The objectives of the DIWG will be aligned with the objectives of Council.ABOUT THE ACTUARIES INSTITUTEAs the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems.This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.Find out more about actuarieshttps://www.actuaries.asn.auFollow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInstTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst

TRANSCRIPT:https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=efce3af4-c8f7-4530-9255-7bcec3f69dd2DESCRIPTIONIn the latest in the Actuaries Institute podcast series, Tim Jenkins and Louise Campbell of the Actuaries Institute's Superannuation Practice Committee sit down to discuss the news and developments from the SPC in a podcast.ABOUT THE SUPERANNUATION PRACTICE COMMITTEEThe Superannuation Practice Committee of the Actuaries Institute contributes to the strategic direction of the Institute, actively supports the development of actuarial practice through the Institute’s education, CPD, standard-setting, public policy and research activities, andactively identifies and promotes opportunities for members working in superannuation and facilitates communication and liaison within the profession.ABOUT THE ACTUARIES INSTITUTEAs the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems.This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.Find out more about actuarieshttps://www.actuaries.asn.auFollow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInstTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst

TRANSCRIPT:https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=6f3dd638-9abd-48a4-b9d8-ff1577a32b24DESCRIPTIONIn the latest in the Actuaries Institute podcast series, Vanessa Beenders sits down with Andrew Matthews (Chief Actuary at Medibank Private), Francesco Paolucci (Professor of Health Economics, Newcastle Business School - University of Newcastle), and Adam Stolz (Deputy Chief Actuary and General Manager Pricing at Medibank Private) to discuss the launch of Private Health and Health Care Financing: Learning from the world. Andrew, Francesco and Adam, along with Josefa Henriquez, collaborated to write the Dialogue Paper, an initiative of the Actuaries Institute Public Policy team.ABOUT THE SPEAKERSAndrew Matthews is an Associate Professor at Monash University,a Director of The Stroke Foundation, currently ChiefActuary of Medibank Private and soon to join FinityConsulting. His main focus is Health Insurance. Andrew isa Fellow of the Actuaries Institute. He also has a Master’s in OrganizationalDevelopment (MSOD) with Pepperdine University in California, USA – aleadership program in the art and science of strategic change and buildingorganizational capability. Andrew’s experience spans corporate, consultingand education.Franceso Paolucci is Professor in Health Economics in theNewcastle Business School at The University ofNewcastle in Australia, and at the School of Economics,Management & Statistics, University of Bologna in Italy.A scholar and advisor, over the last decade he has published extensivelyin the areas of public policy, economics and management with a particularfocus on healthcare nationally and internationally. Some of his publishedwork includes one single authored book, three edited special issues inpeer reviewed journals and 55 academic peer-reviewed articles. In 2016 hereceived a ‘40under40’ Business News award in WA for his entrepreneurialand business leadership. Francesco is a permanent member of the RiskAdjustment Network, which is the leading network in health insurance andfinancing research and advisory globally, and the country representativefor Australia.Adam Stolz is a senior actuary with broad experience in healthinsurance, life insurance and retirement savings, inAustralia as well as internationally. Adam is currentlyDeputy Chief Actuary and General Manager Pricing atMedibank, and has previously worked with AIA and AXA in France and theUS. Adam has a passion for customer-orientated innovation in the healthand insurance sectors.Josefa Henriquez is an economist currently working at theUniversity of Bologna in Italy on the European Horizon2020 funded MCDS Therapy economic research group.She was formerly an advisor in the Minister’s Cabinet atthe Ministry of Health of Chile, where she focused on the development ofthe health insurance reform act. Josefa’s research has concentrated onhealth economics and she recently contributed to the publication of theChilean chapter of the book ‘Risk Adjustment, Risk Sharing and PremiumRegulation in Health Insurance Markets’ 2018, Elsevier.ABOUT THE ACTUARIES INSTITUTEAs the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems.This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.Find out more about actuarieshttps://www.actuaries.asn.auFollow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInstTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst

TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=306315a6-7367-4a84-854c-48a8ee983374DESCRIPTIONIn the latest in the Actuaries Institute podcast series, Bozenna Hinton and Brendan Counsell of the Actuaries Institute's International Committee sit down to discuss the latest in international developments for the global and local actuarial profession in a podcast.ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEEThe International Committee of the Actuaries Institute actively identifies and promotes opportunities for members internationally, represents Australia on the international stage, and contributes to the strategic direction of the Institute. ABOUT THE ACTUARIES INSTITUTEAs the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems.This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.Find out more about actuarieshttps://www.actuaries.asn.auFollow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInstTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst