SOA Podcasts - Society of Actuaries

Join us for an insightful conversation with host Tiana Zhao and guest Lilach Frenkel from CAAT Pension to explore the evolving world of pensions.

How do you go from working in a structured corporate actuarial role to forging your own entrepreneurial path? In this episode, Yisi Wang, FSA, CFA sits down with Jing Lang, FSA, FCIA, a seasoned actuary, writer and entrepreneur, who transitioned from corporate actuarial science to entrepreneurship. She shares her journey, the challenges she faced, and the strategies that helped her navigate uncertainty. Whether you're contemplating a career shift, exploring entrepreneurship, or simply love hearing stories of transformation, this conversation is packed with insights, inspiration, and lessons on taking calculated risks! 

In this episode, Joe Alaimo interviews Joan Barret to discuss climate change, highlighting their impacts on the environment and everyday life and the roles actuaries play in assessing risks and solutions related to climate change.

Do you need professionalism credits? Look no further and listen to host Jackie Lee discuss experiences with the ABCD for counseling from guests Cathy Quock and Lydia Tolman.

Join host Silver Zhou, FSA, Chair of YPAC, for a dynamic conversation with Matthew Duke, ACAS, a seasoned actuary, insurance industry leader, and longtime volunteer in various actuarial organizations. Duke shares the deliberate and strategic steps that shaped his career in both traditional actuarial roles and non-traditional industries. Along the way, he reveals invaluable insights on the impact of mentors and coaches at different career stages and why understanding people is key to success as a business leader. 

Listen in to get those professionalism CE credits with host Jackie Lee and guest Cathy Quock. They talk about the differences between actuarial communications in a consulting role or internal company setting. They reference the Code of Professional Conduct and ASOPs.

Roger Loomis talks with Eddie Armentrout of Actuarial Research Corporation about the SOA Research Institute’s LTC Population Research Model, which can be used to examine the impact of public LTC plans on beneficiary finances and service utilization.

Join Dennis Li, Director of Business Development at Amplify Life Insurance, and Christopher Rzany, VP of Strategic Marketing Alliances at eFinancial and Fidelity Life, as they explore the evolving landscape of partnerships in the life insurance sector. They discuss the shift towards strategic collaborations, the importance of consumer insights, and effective outreach during critical life events. The conversation emphasizes innovative business models and the critical role of trust in nurturing successful long-term partnerships that enhance customer engagement.

Si Xie, FSA, FCIA, CERA, is an accomplished actuary leading Reimagined Risk in Hong Kong. In this discussion, she shares her unique insights from navigating international markets, particularly in Asia's life insurance sector. Si highlights the contrasts between North American and Asian insurance landscapes, discussing challenges and opportunities. She also emphasizes the role of actuaries in driving innovation within health insurance and provides practical advice on building an international career footprint through networking and collaboration.

Dive into the fascinating world of large language models (LLMs) and uncover their complex inner workings. Discover the misconceptions surrounding the accessibility of flagship models from major tech firms. Learn how applications enhance user experiences by managing context and memory. Explore how Retrieval Augmented Generation improves LLM responses with dynamic data. Finally, navigate the intricacies of customizing machine learning models and the implications of AI's transformative power across various industries.