

Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast
Research Insights
Research Insights, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, MAAA, CERA, Managing Director of the SOA Research Institute and occasional guest hosts, highlights Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute research. The podcasts include recently released research reports, research featured at SOA meetings, and other related items produced by SOA research.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Aug 17, 2022 • 15min
Research Focus Edition, Inflation Reduction Act
In this research focus edition podcast, listen to R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Research Institute Managing Director discuss key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. Access SOA Research Institute research referenced in this podcast: A Summary of the Health Care Cost Institute’s 2020 Annual Cost and Utilization Report TCFD Best Practices Climate Impact on Tick-Borne Illness We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa.org

Aug 15, 2022 • 18min
15th Emerging Risk Survey
Listen to Max J. Rudolph, FSA, CFA, CERA, MAAA from Rudolph Financial Consulting, LLC and David Schraub, FSA, CERA, MAAA, AQ, SOA Research Institute Senior Practice Research Actuary discuss the 15th Emerging Risk Survey with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Research Institute Managing Director.

Aug 8, 2022 • 13min
Actuarial Technology, A Roundtable Discussion on Current Issues – 2022 Update
Listen to David Schraub, FSA, CERA, MAAA, AQ, SOA Research Institute Senior Practice Research Actuary discuss Actuarial Technology, A Roundtable Discussion on Current Issues – 2022 Update with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Research Institute Managing Director.

Jul 27, 2022 • 17min
Research Focus Edition, Climate Related Health Issues
In this research focus edition podcast, listen to R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Research Institute Managing Director discuss climate related health issues, which are especially relevant in this current season of extreme heat. We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa.org

Jul 18, 2022 • 13min
Race, Wealth and Bankruptcy Code Exemptions in Washington, DC
Listen to Matthew Bruckner, J.D., Associate Professor of Law at Howard University School of Law, the lead researcher on the project and Robert Gomez, FSA, MAAA, CERA, Actuarial Consultant at State Farm and Project Oversight Group Chair discuss Race, Wealth and Bankruptcy Code Exemptions in Washington, DC with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, Managing Director of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute. We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa.org.

Jul 11, 2022 • 13min
Survey of Emerging Risks in China and Greater Asia
Listen to Dr. Xiao Xu, FSA, CERA, SOA Research Institute Researcher and Lecturer at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia discuss the Survey of Emerging Risks in China and Greater Asia with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Research Institute Managing Director. We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa.org

Jul 4, 2022 • 26min
The Mortality Improvement Model, MIM-2021-v2
Listen to Larry Stern, FSA, MAAA, Vice Chair of the Mortality & Longevity Program Steering Committee and President of Canterbury Consulting, LLC discuss The Mortality Improvement Model, MIM-2021-v2 with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Managing Director of Research. We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa.org

Jun 27, 2022 • 19min
Research Focus Edition, U.S. Population Mortality in the Current Environment
In this research focus edition podcast, listen to R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Research Institute Managing Director discuss U.S. population mortality in the current environment. We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa.org.

Jun 20, 2022 • 22min
Medicaid Managed Care Underwriting Margin Model
Listen to Achilles Natsis, FSA, MAAA, FLMI, SOA Research Institute Health Research Actuary and Grant Porter, PhD, Senior Consultant at Faulkner Consulting Group discuss the Medicaid Managed Care Underwriting Margin Model with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, Managing Director of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute. We welcome your questions or comments at researchinsights@soa.org.

Jun 13, 2022 • 17min
2022 Actuarial Research Conference Preview
Listen to Runhuan Feng, PhD, FSA, CERA and Zhiyu (Frank) Quan, PhD, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign preview the 2022 Actuarial Research Conference (ARC) conference with host, R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, CFA, SOA Research Institute Managing Director. The ARC, a premier event in North America for actuaries to meet and discuss all areas of actuarial practice, will be held this year at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign. After you listen to the podcast, register so you don't miss this great event! Statements of fact and opinions expressed herein are those of the individuals and are not necessarily those of the Society of Actuaries or the respective interviewees’ employers.