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SOA Podcasts - Society of Actuaries

SOA Podcasts - Society of Actuaries

Society of Actuaries (SOA) 100 Episodes Sep 9, 2026

This is the official podcast feed of the Society of Actuaries, featuring discussions and insights on actuarial science, risk management, and the insurance industry. Episodes cover a range of topics relevant to actuaries and professionals in related fields. The podcast aims to provide educational content and updates from the Society of Actuaries.

Episodes

Health Community: The Payer Landscape in Transition: Transparency, Incentives, and What Comes Next
Health Community: The Payer Landscape in Transition: Transparency, Incentives, and What Comes Next Sep 9, 2026 34:04 Jeff Dunn, President and CEO of Cooperative Benefits Group, joins host Ankit Nanda, FSA, MAAA, FCA, to map the U.S. payer landscape and the forces reshaping it. Drawing on a career that runs from managed care pharmacy into benefits consulting, he sets out how employers, health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, providers, and consultants fit together, where incentives genuinely align and where the
Health Community: Health Insurance Programs and the Actuarial Voice in Health Policy
Health Community: Health Insurance Programs and the Actuarial Voice in Health Policy Aug 27, 2026 32:06 Cori Uccello, FSA, MAAA, FCA, MPP joins host Ankit Nanda, FSA, MAAA, FCA for a tour of the U.S. health insurance coverage landscape, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA marketplaces. Drawing on a career as the senior health fellow at the American Academy of Actuaries, MedPAC commissioner, and Congressional Budget Office panel of health advisers member, she discusses how actuarial analysis e
Young Professional Advisory Council: The Actuary Who Changed How We Pass Exams
Young Professional Advisory Council: The Actuary Who Changed How We Pass Exams Aug 21, 2026 33:13 Coaching Actuaries has become a familiar name to actuarial candidates around the world—but how did it all begin? In this episode, we sit down with Dave Kester, founder of Coaching Actuaries, to discuss the journey of building the company, the evolution of actuarial education, and what the future may hold for aspiring actuaries.
Investment and Risk Management Community: The Strategic Pivot: Actuaries in FP&A
Investment and Risk Management Community: The Strategic Pivot: Actuaries in FP&A Aug 17, 2026 09:19 What happens when actuaries move beyond the model and into the heart of business strategy? In this episode of The Strategic Pivot, Jundie Wei, FSA, MAAA, and FP&A leader John Visicaro explore how actuaries are becoming essential partners in forecasting, capital management, and executive decision-making. From translating complex assumptions into business impact to answering the critical "so what?"
Young Professional Advisory Council: Navigating the Remote Workplace as an Actuarial Leader
Young Professional Advisory Council: Navigating the Remote Workplace as an Actuarial Leader Jul 27, 2026 17:12 Young Professional Advisory Council's Chris Pellegrino discusses working remotely as an actuary with Chris Olechowski, Partner at Actuarial Resources Corporation. Listen in to hear about the evolution of remote work in the actuarial field through from the perspective of an actuary in leadership.
Life and Annuities Community: Beyond Sections: The Future of SOA Community Engagement
Life and Annuities Community: Beyond Sections: The Future of SOA Community Engagement Jul 14, 2026 22:19 The SOA is evolving – and so is the way members connect. This episode explores the shift from the traditional SOA Section model to a new community engagement approach, unpacking what it means for members across the organization and, in particular, for those in the Life and Annuity space. Whether you've been an SOA member for decades or are just getting started, tune in to hear how this change open
Young Professional Advisory Council: AI, Risk, and the Next Generation of Insurance
Young Professional Advisory Council: AI, Risk, and the Next Generation of Insurance Jun 30, 2026 37:46 AI is changing every industry—and insurance is no exception. In this episode, we discuss how artificial intelligence could reshape actuarial work, risk management, and the future of the insurance industry, while also exploring how AI is affecting our personal lives and everyday decision-making.
Young Professional Advisory Council: Evolving the FSA Pathway, 6 Months Later
Young Professional Advisory Council: Evolving the FSA Pathway, 6 Months Later May 25, 2026 37:04 The Young Professional Advisory Council's Ben Tolzmann sits down with Doug Norris of the SOA's fellowship education department to discuss the recent changes to the FSA pathway and how the transition has been going through 2 exam cycles.
Young Professional Advisory Council: Teaching Tomorrow's Actuaries - Eddie Smith's Journey in Exam Education
Young Professional Advisory Council: Teaching Tomorrow's Actuaries - Eddie Smith's Journey in Exam Education Apr 27, 2026 34:01 Young Professional Advisory Council's Jake Davis discusses exam education and career development with Eddie Smith, Director of SOA Exams at The Infinite Actuary and FSA exam instructor. Learn about Eddie's transition from practicing actuary to exam educator, effective study strategies for FSA exams, and how exam preparation has and will continue to evolve.
Healthcare, AI, and Entrepreneurship  with Mark Cuban, Dave Dillon, and Jon Forster . PD Edge Pod episode 9
Healthcare, AI, and Entrepreneurship with Mark Cuban, Dave Dillon, and Jon Forster . PD Edge Pod episode 9 Apr 17, 2026 31:40 This episode of the Society of Actuaries' Professional Development Edge podcast features Dave Dillon, Senior Vice President and Principal at Lewis & Ellis; entrepreneur and founder of Cost Plus Drugs, Mark Cuban; and Jon Forster, the SOA's Director of PD Learning and Content Design. Together, they explore entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and the evolving healthcare landscape. The con
Young Professional Advisory Council: What is the SOA, and Why Should I Care?
Young Professional Advisory Council: What is the SOA, and Why Should I Care? Mar 30, 2026 29:26 Join us for a discussion about the SOA and why you should care about the SOA, its purpose, and its strategic plan! In this episode of the Young Professional Advisory Council podcast, YPAC member Carolyn Ellis and guest Gabi Dieguez, SOA board member, discuss the SOA as a professional organization, the roles of employees, members, and volunteers, and dive deep into why the SOA is important to us a
Emerging Topics Community: GenAI Agents: Designing Choose Your Own Adventures for LLMs
Emerging Topics Community: GenAI Agents: Designing Choose Your Own Adventures for LLMs Mar 18, 2026 23:31 Anders Larson, FSA,MAAA and Shea Parkes, FSA, MAAA provide a clear, approachable look at how modern AI systems really think, act, and respond. They dive into the hidden machinery behind today's GenAI applications – exploring how agent frameworks guide LLMs through structured, choose‑your‑own‑adventure–style decision loops. Using practical examples from Microsoft Copilot and actuarial workflows, th

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