Research Insights, A Society Of Actuaries Podcast

Episode 2 of our podcast series "Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality" is now live!

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

Calling all Listeners!  Join us on a thought-provoking journey through Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality – A Podcast Series with Al Klein and Erik Pickett. Each episode dives into a chapter of this insightful paper, making complex mortality trends accessible and engaging. Perfect for actuaries, underwriters, insurers, and anyone interested in the future of public health. Tune in monthly for expert discussions and interactive learning.   Landing Page: https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2025/longterm-drivers-futuremort-podseries/   Send us your feedback:  ResearchInsights@soa.org

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/ 

Hello Listeners!  In this classic episode, we heard from two esteemed actuaries: John Bertko, FSA, MAAA, an independent actuarial consultant serving as the Chief Actuary with Covered California, and Steve Goss, ASA, MAAA, the Chief Actuary at the Social Security Administration discussing the implications of a new U.S. administration on actuarial practice.  This podcast originally published in January 2021, capturing the thoughts and perspectives of our experts during a pivotal time of transition. We hope you enjoy this insightful discussion and find it as relevant today as it was when it first aired.  Sit back, relax and enjoy this Research Insights Classic!

Hey there Listeners--Happy New Year and Welcome to 2025!  We have a special Research Insights Podcast Holiday Edition this morning - What will arrive in 2025.  Hear Achilles Natsis, Dale Hall,  Lisa Schilling, Patrick Nolan, Patrick Wiese, Pete Miller, Philip Adams, Rob Montgomery, Ronora Stryker, and Steve Siegel share their personal and professional goals for 2025. Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org Visit the Research Institute:  https://www.soa.org/research/research-institute/ 

Hello Listeners!  We have a great episode today.  Our guest is Geralyn Trujillo, Senior Director of Public Policy at the American Academy of Actuaries.  The focus of today’s podcast is a recap of the recent National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) 2024 Fall meeting held in Denver, Colorado, from August 12 through August 15.  Sit back and listen to key insights from the meeting!   SOA e-Newsletter:    https://www.soa.org/publications/e-newsletters/articles/2024/enews-2024-12-naic-fall-meeting/   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org

We present to you a classic podcast titled “Impact of COVID-19 on Retirement Risks,” originally published on April 20, 2020. This episode delves into an issue brief that highlights an online discussion about how COVID-19 has influenced retirement risks. The insights shared in this podcast remain relevant for any future epidemics.   So, sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in this Research Insights Classic. We hope you find it as enlightening and thought-provoking as we do!   Landing page:  Impact of COVID-19 on Retirement Risks | SOA   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org 

Hey listeners! Welcome back to the Research Insights Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Warren Rodericks, FSA, FCIA, and Partner at Deloitte, with us. Warren will dive into our latest report on the ISSB and global climate-related financial disclosure standards, giving actuaries the key insights they need. Stay tuned! Report landing page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2024/issb-fin-disclosure-standards/ Send us your feedback:  ResearchInsights@soa.org

Good afternoon Listeners!  It is time for another episode of the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast!  We have a great Research Insights Podcast Classic to bring to you today. There are many observances in the month of November that center around health and November 6 is National Stress Awareness Day.  We thought it fitting to present a podcast that was based on a report published on December 1, 2022 titled “Mental Illness and its impact on U.S. Mortality and Longevity.”  Enjoy this Research Insights Podcast Classic!   Report Landing Page: https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2022/2022-mental-illness-us-mort-long/  

Hello Listeners! Tune in to our latest Research Insights Podcast Episode “Actuarial Rock Stars”! Hear Greg Jacobs and Shane Chalke share their incredible journeys from very successful actuarial careers to scuba diving and jazz music. Don't miss these inspiring career and life experiences! Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org 

Greetings Listeners!  Join us for the grand finale of our 75th Anniversary podcast series with Episode 7.  Today, we have a special guest, Greg Heidrich, Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Actuaries.  Tune in to hear Greg share insights into his leadership journey, starting from when he joined the SOA in 2007.  Don’t miss this one!   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org 

Hello Listeners!  We have a great Research Insights Podcast Classic to bring to you today. October is National Retirement Security Month, and we dug through our archives for a retirement-focused podcast and found “Aging and Retirement Issues for People of Different Races and Ethnicities – Essay Collection.” Enjoy this Research Insights Podcast Classic! Essay Landing Page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2021/aging-retirement-different-races/   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org 

Hello Listeners! Welcome to Episode 6 of our 75th Anniversary podcast series, 'Shaping the Future – The 2020s and Beyond.' Join us as we hear from Jennifer Gillespie, the 73rd President of the Society of Actuaries, who shares insights about her career journey and her presidency during 2021-2022.   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org

Hey there everyone—welcome back! Today, we have an exciting episode lined up for you. We're diving into the recently published report titled “United States Earthquake Insurance Overview: Risk and Coverages by Region with a Comparison to Canada and Puerto Rico.” And here to talk with us today is the author of the report, Cody Webb, FCAS CPCU, Founder and Actuarial Consultant at Cuanto Consulting. This comprehensive guide is essential for actuaries, insurance companies, and regulators to understand the scope and challenges of earthquake risk and insurance in the U.S.   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org   Report Landing Page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2024/us-earthquake-insurance-overview/

Hello, Listeners! Welcome back to our 75th Anniversary Podcast Series! In Episode 5 – The 2010s: Pandemic and Progress, we are joined by John Robinson, FSA, MAAA, FCA. Tune in to hear John share his career journey and his experiences as the 74th President of the Society of Actuaries (2023-24).

Hello Listeners!  We have a great episode today.  Our guest is Geralyn Trujillo, Senior Director of Public Policy at the Academy of Actuaries.  The focus of today’s podcast is a recap of the recent National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) 2024 Summer meeting held in Chicago, Illinois, from August 12 through August 15.  Sit back and listen to key insights from the meeting.   SOA e-Newsletter:  https://www.soa.org/publications/e-newsletters/articles/2024/enews-2024-08-naic-summer/     Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org 

Today is the 23rd anniversary of September 11, 2001.  And in observance of this day, we decided to republish the podcast we created 3 years ago “Perspectives on the 20th Anniversary of 9-11,” which we dedicated to the victims, and their families, of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.  The passage of time will never diminish the profound impact of that day.

Greetings Listeners!  Welcome to Episode 4 of our 75th Anniversary podcast series - “The Turn of the Century.”   Listen to Mike McLaughlin, Secretary and Treasurer of the Trees That Feed Foundation and the 61st President of the Society of Actuaries, as he shares insights from his leadership journey during the 2009-2010 term.   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org