Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast

🎙️ Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality – A Podcast Series - Chapter 3 - Lifestyle 🌟 In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the world of lifestyle choices and their impact on future mortality rates. 🏃‍♂️🍎  Don't miss out on this insightful and thought-provoking discussion! 🎧✨   Series Landing Page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2025/longterm-drivers-futuremort-podseries/   Tune in and share your thoughts:   ResearchInsights@soa.org 🌟👂📈

Good afternoon Listeners!  We have a great Research Insights Podcast Classic to bring to you today. In honor of International Women’s Day, which is observed on March 8 every year, we thought it fitting to bring to you our first International Women’s Day podcast which aired on March 8, 2024.  Listen to Jenny Haid and Eileen Luxton talk about their interesting professional and personal journeys and the women who inspired them along the way!  Enjoy this Research Insights Podcast Classic!   Send us your Feedback!  ResearchInsights@soa.org

Unlock the secrets to optimizing your organization's retirement plans with our latest Research Insights Episode! 🎙️ 📊 Join Haig Nalbantian, Co-President/Co-Founder of Workforce Sciences Institute, and David Rosenblum, FSA, EA, FCA, and Managing Director at Agilis, as they dive into a data-driven framework tailored to your unique strategy. Discover how economic and workforce trends impact plan effectiveness and learn to prioritize critical changes for maximum impact. Tune in to transform your approach and drive your organization's success! 🚀💼   Visit the landing page and read the report:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2025/workforce-impact-retirement-plans/    Send us your feedback:  ResearchInsights@soa.org

🎙️ Special Episode Alert! 🎙️ Celebrate International Women's Day with us on the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast! 🌟 Join our Guest Host Sherry Chan, FSA, MAAA, EA, FCA as she chats with Karen Burnett, FSA, FCIA and Si Xie, FSA, CERA, FCIA about their inspiring journeys in the actuarial field. 🚀👩‍💼   Discover their stories, challenges, and the women who have inspired them along the way. 🌸✨ Don't miss this empowering conversation!   Tune in now and be inspired! 🎧💪   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Join us on the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast as we interview the esteemed Yair Babad, Professor (Emeritus) at the University of Illinois, Chicago, who is one of the authors of the Long-Term Drivers of Future Mortality report! 🌍 ✨ Discover fascinating insights from the report and learn about the broader spectrum of drivers and environments that impact long-term projections. 📊🔍 Don't miss this enlightening conversation with Yair, who dropped by the SOA while on his nationwide visit, as he shares his expertise on mortality, morbidity, and the evolving role of actuaries. 🌟👨‍🏫   Tune in now and stay informed! 🎧📈   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org

Episode 2 of our podcast series "Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality" is now live! 🎉 Dive into the fascinating topic of Aging, the most significant driver of mortality. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion!   Tune in and share your thoughts:   ResearchInsights@soa.org 🌟👂📈   Landing Page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2025/longterm-drivers-futuremort-podseries/

Good afternoon Listeners!  We have a great Research Insights Podcast Classic to bring to you today. In observance of American Heart Month, we thought it fitting to bring to you "Modeling and Forecasting Premature Cardiovascular Mortality:  The Role of Obesity and Education," which was originally released on April 19, 2024.  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and so has a significant impact on overall mortality and life expectancy trends in the population.  Enjoy this Research Insights Podcast Classic!   Report Landing Page:   https://researchinsights.libsyn.com/modeling-and-forecasting-premature-cardiovascular-mortality   Send us your Feedback!  ResearchInsights@soa.org

Al Klein, a Principal and Consulting Actuary at Milliman and co-author of a significant paper on future mortality, leads a fascinating discussion on mortality trends. Klein delves into the intricate relationship between historical data and future predictions, highlighting the decline in male smoking rates as a key factor. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying causes of mortality changes. This engaging conversation sets the stage for deeper explorations into aging, healthcare, and technology in upcoming installments.

The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute holds an annual Student Research Case Study Challenge, which provides an opportunity for teams of students to apply their actuarial skills on a real-world problem in a business setting.  The 2025 Student Research Case Study has just been released!  If you are up to the challenge, review the materials, listen to the podcast, and get to work! Visit the Case Study Challenge landing page today:  https://www.soa.org/research/opportunities/2025-student-research-case-study-challenge/ 

In this insightful discussion, John Bertko, an independent actuarial consultant and former chief actuary at Covered California, and Steve Goss, former Chief Actuary at the Social Security Administration, share their expertise on the impact of a new U.S. administration on health care and social security. They explore anticipated changes in the Affordable Care Act, the effects of COVID-19 on social security projections, and the necessary adaptations to ensure sustainability. Their perspectives highlight both challenges and opportunities in actuarial practices during a pivotal transition.