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Behind the Actuarial Intelligence Bulletin: The People, Ideas, and Process Oct 13, 2026 20:29 What does it take to turn emerging ideas into meaningful insights for the actuarial profession? In this episode of Get Plugged In, Lisa Schilling, Director of Practice Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, welcomes Dave Ingram, FSA, CERA, MAAA, volunteer editor of the Actuarial Intelligence Bulletin, for a behind-the-scenes look at how this valuable publication comes together. F

AI and Insurance Law Sep 24, 2026 22:34 Artificial intelligence is reshaping insurance—and raising important legal, regulatory and practical questions for insurers, policyholders and the professionals who support them. In this episode of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute's Get Plugged In Podcast, host Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research, welcomes Christine Worthen for a discussion about how AI is changing the relationship

Robotics Sep 11, 2026 34:24 Robotics is rapidly moving from specialized environments into everyday life—from drones supporting insurance claims and driverless vehicles operating on public roads to robotic-assisted surgery, rehabilitation and patient care. As these systems become more capable and autonomous, they also raise important questions about safety, liability, data, cybersecurity and trust. In this episode of the Get

AI Efficiency to AI Trust Sep 3, 2026 30:00 AI Efficiency to AI Trust Artificial intelligence offers organizations tremendous opportunities for speed and scale—but how can they ensure trust, judgment and accountability keep pace? In this episode of the Get Plugged In Podcast, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, is joined by Steven Abel, Partner at Oliver Wyman, to explore the practical us

AI-Based Synthetic Medical Claims Data Generation Jul 7, 2026 20:52 In this episode of Get Plugged In, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, welcomes Shea Parkes, Actuary and FSA, and one of the authors of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute report, AI-Based Synthetic Medical Claims Data Generation: A Practical Guide for Actuaries. The conversation explores how generative AI can be used to create realistic

Rethinking Insurance with Behavioral Science and Artificial Intelligence Jun 18, 2026 29:59 In this episode of the Get Plugged In podcast, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, explores the intersection of behavioral science and artificial intelligence in insurance. Dale is joined by Peter Hovard, VP, Chief Behavioural Scientist at Reinsurance Group of America and PhD in Experimental Psychology, and Rosmery Cruz, Executive Director of Be

An Interview with Professor Feng May 29, 2026 20:40 In this episode of Get Plugged In, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, speaks with Professor Runhuan Feng, PhD, FSA, CERA, about actuarial education, global risk management, and the fast-evolving role of technology in the profession. Professor Feng shares insights from his academic journey across China, Canada, and the United States, and discuss

AI and Climate Risk Apr 24, 2026 16:11 In this episode of the Get Plugged In Podcast, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, speaks with Carlos Arocha, FSA, Managing Partner at Arocha & Associates GmbH in Zurich, Switzerland, about the growing role of artificial intelligence in understanding and managing climate risk. Together, they explore why climate risk can be difficult to measure u

AI Solutions for Life Underwriting Apr 9, 2026 18:48 In this episode of the Get Plugged In Podcast, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, speaks with Whitney Barnes, Director of Sales, Insurance at DigitalOwl, about how artificial intelligence is being applied in the life underwriting space. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in risk assessment, Whitney shares insights on the evolution o

Practical AI for Actuarial Modeling Mar 4, 2026 36:49 In this episode of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute's Get Plugged In podcast series, AI Insights, host Dale Hall sits down with Igor Nikitin, CEO and Co-Founder of Nice Technologies, for a practical conversation on what AI can (and can't) do for actuarial modeling today. Igor shares real-world examples of AI in action and discusses how AI can support model development through explanatio

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and AI Feb 25, 2026 23:25 In this episode of Get Plugged In – AI Insights, Dale Hall (Managing Director, Society of Actuaries Research Institute) sits down with Ronald Poon Affat, Independent Board Director & Cross-Continental Actuary, joining live from São Paulo, Brazil, to explore how NIST is shaping the standards that will define trustworthy AI—and why that matters for actuaries. They discuss what the NIST AI Consortium

SOA Member AI Survey - Summer 2025 Jan 15, 2026 11:44 In this episode of the Get Plugged In Podcast, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, is joined by Joe Alaimo, CEO at ProComp Consulting Inc. in Ontario, Canada. Together, they unpack the results of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute's inaugural AI Adoption Survey. Their conversation explores how actuaries are using AI tools, the most co

Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Models and Machine Learning in Actuarial Science Dec 10, 2025 25:47 Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Models and Machine Learning in Actuarial Science In this episode of Get Plugged In – AI Insights, host Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries, welcomes Ronald Richman, Founder and CEO of insureAI, to discuss the evolving role of machine learning in actuarial work. Actuaries have long relied on established statistical models grounde

Winning the Race – America's AI Action Plan Nov 12, 2025 30:47 In this episode of Get Plugged In – AI Insights, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, is joined by Frances M. Green, Corporate Defense Attorney and AI Governance Professional at Epstein Becker Green. Together, they unpack the implications of the White House's July 2025 AI Action Plan, Winning the Race – America's AI Action Plan, and what it means

AI Impact on Insurance Industries in Greater China Sep 23, 2025 34:01 In this episode of Get Plugged In – AI Insights, host Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries, sits down with JianGang He, FSA, FCIA (Associate Director, AON PathWise) and Hong Li, FSA, ACIA (Professor, University of Guelph) to discuss the SOA Research Institute report: AI Impact on Insurance Industries in Greater China. Together, they explore how insurers in the Great

The Actuarial Dilemma in AI Fairness Sep 5, 2025 28:32 In this episode of the Get Plugged In Podcast Series: AI Insights, Dale Hall, Managing Director of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, is joined by Michael Niemerg, Principal and Director of Data Science and Analytics at Milliman IntelliScript, to explore the urgent and evolving topic of fairness in artificial intelligence, particularly as it applies to insurance underwriting. Michael sha

AI Roundtable Sep 3, 2025 18:34 In this episode of the Get Plugged In podcast, host Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries, is joined by Joe Alaimo, CEO of ProComp Consulting Inc. Together, they delve into the findings of a recent roundtable discussion focused on the role of generative AI in the actuarial profession. Joe shares highlights from the panel of actuaries and industry professionals who di

Vibe Coding – Promise and Perils of AI-Assisted Development Aug 26, 2025 25:38 In this episode of Get Plugged In – AI Insights, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries, sits down with Dr. Raymond Sheh, Associate Research Scientist at Johns Hopkins University and Guest Researcher at NIST. Together, they explore the concept of Vibe Coding, a new approach to AI-assisted software development that emphasizes intent over syntax. Dr. Sheh unpacks the be

dacadoo and AI – the growing role of wearables Jul 29, 2025 25:22 In this episode of the AI Insights series from the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, Dale Hall sits down with Blake Hill, Vice President of Market Development & Growth at dacadoo. They explore how wearable technology, coupled with AI, is transforming the life and health insurance landscape—from personalized underwriting and engagement strategies to predictive analytics and behavior-driven p

Leading with AI: Insights from Tim Rozar & Jeff Heaton Jun 24, 2025 34:56 In this episode of the Get Plugged In – AI Insights series from the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, Dale Hall welcomes two distinguished guests from Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated: Tim Rozar, Past-President of the Society of Actuaries and Chief Innovation and Content Officer, and Jeffrey Heaton, Vice President of AI Innovation. Tim and Jeff share their expert perspectives on h

A Guide for Actuaries: Using LLMs with Purpose and Precision May 7, 2025 23:47 In this episode of Get Plugged In: AI Insights, Dale Hall speaks with Caesar Balona, Senior Manager of Catastrophe and Climate Modelling at Old Mutual Insure, about his new report on integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into actuarial workflows. The conversation explores practical applications, ethical considerations, and how actuaries can adopt generative AI tools thoughtfully and effectivel

AI Insights – Episode 2 – AI and Exam Prep Apr 28, 2025 18:53 🎧 Welcome to AI Insights! We have an insightful episode today featuring Jeff Yang, creator of The Actuarial Nexus. Jeff joins Host Dale Hall, Managing Director at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of actuarial exam preparation. Dive into practical AI applications, understand the benefits and challenges, and learn valu

AI Insights – Episode 1 – DeepSeek Disruption Feb 18, 2025 23:53 Hello Listeners! Join us for the inaugural episode of our new Get Plugged In podcast series, AI Insights, which explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Actuarial Science. 🌟 Listen to Michael Levine, FSA and Senior Manager at Express Scripts, as he delves into the unique features and advantages of DeepSeek R1, and how it stacks up against other AI models available today.

Insurtech Insights - Blake Hill interviews Hugues Bertin, President and Oscar Garza, Vice President of Panamerican Insurtech Alliance Dec 11, 2024 22:18 🚀 **Get Plugged In - Insurtech Insights** is back with a groundbreaking episode! Join host Blake Hill as we dive into an exciting collaboration between the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Panamerican Insurtech Alliance (AIP). Featuring special guests Hugues Bertin, President of AIP, and Oscar Garza, Vice President of AIP, this episode is packed with innovative ideas and industry insights. Do

Insurtech Insights with Arthur da Silva and Hanna Wu Aug 26, 2024 25:28 Greetings Listeners! We have another great episode of the Get Plugged In Podcast for you this morning. Hear Host Arthur da Silva and Guest Hanna Wu, talk about Hanna's journey starting up Amplify Life Insurance Company.

InsurTech Insights with Arthur da Silva and Sherry Chan May 28, 2024 21:18 Greetings Listeners! We have another great episode of the Get Plugged In Podcast for you this morning. Hear Host Arthur da Silva and Guest Sherry Chan, FSA, EA, MAAA, Chief Strategy Officer for Atidot and Society of Actuaries Board Member, talk about Sherry's InsurTech and Actuarial career journey.

Hosts Arthur da Silva and Blake Hill interview Guest Jason Alleyne Apr 12, 2024 37:33 Get Plugged In and listen to our new Insurtech episode featuring Guest Jason Alleyne, Managing Director at Asia-Pacific Besurance Corporation. Hosts Arthur da Silva and Blake Hill engage in a captivating conversation with Jason, who talks about his career and life journey which includes a unique and refreshing perspective on a number of various topics.

Blake Hill and Arthur da Silva interview Laura Bennett Jan 30, 2024 41:42 Listen to Hosts Blake Hill and Arthur da Silva talk with Guest Laura Bennett, Actuary, and Principal at Gosling's Leap Consulting, about Laura's very interesting InsurTech journey which began by co-founding a completely digital pet insurance company. InsurTech landing page: https://www.soa.org/programs/insurtech/

Blake Hill and Arthur da Silva interview guest Gaurav Upadhya Jan 3, 2024 44:42 Listen to Gaurav Upadhya, Board Director, Amex Bank of Canada share his history and insights with hosts Blake Hill, FSA, FCIA, Executive Leader and Actuary at Dacadoo and Arthur da Silva, VP Actuarial at Slope Software.

InsurTech Insights with Ahmed Sherif Abdelgalil Oct 12, 2023 16:22 Hear Guest Ahmed Sherif Abdelgalil, Chief Product Officer and Chief Actuary at Kaf Insurance talk with Host Blake Hill, Executive Leader and Actuary at Dacadoo about his very unique actuarial and InsurTech journey.

InsurTech Insights with Ben Blakeslee Sep 28, 2023 14:06 Listen to Ben Blakeslee, AVP & Actuary at Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. share his insights with host, Blake Hill, FSA, FCIA, Executive Leader and Actuary at Dacadoo.

InsurTech Insights with Aneesha Desphande Sep 26, 2023 21:38 Hear Aneesha Deshpande talk about her unique InsurTech journey with host Blake Hill.

InsurTech Insights with Jim Cristallo Aug 2, 2023 23:25 Hear Jim Cristallo, Chief Insurance Officer at Meanwhile Inc. (a Bitcoin life insurer), talk about his InsurTech journey with host Blake Hill.

InsurTech Insights with Farooq Sheikh Jul 17, 2023 23:31 Hear Farooq Sheikh, Global Head of Insurance for Unqork, talk about his InsurTech journey with host Blake Hill.

InsurTech initiative and the Society of Actuaries Jun 12, 2023 21:51 Blake Hill turns the microphone around and interviews Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, on the growth of the Insurtech initiative within the SOA.

InsurTech Insights with Ken Leibow May 17, 2023 16:24 Listen to Blake Hill interview Ken Leibow, CEO at InsurTech Express. Ken talks about his background and gives good advice on those wishing to join the InsurTech industry.

InsurTech Insights with Scott Harrison May 9, 2023 22:23 Listen to Scott Harrison, Lawyer & Consultant and Co-Founder of the American InsurTech Council share his views on key regulatory issues facing InsurTechs today with host, Dale Hall, Managing Director of the SOA Research Institute.

InsurTech Insights with Mike Bishop Apr 19, 2023 21:19 Blake Hill, Executive Leader and Actuary at Dacadoo, leads the conversation with Mike Bishop, Principal and Managing Director at Milliman IntelliScript regarding Mike Bishop's professional background story.

InsurTech Insights with Leon Punambolam Feb 28, 2023 13:11 Leon Punambolan shares his InsurTech journey and the drivers behind why Samos Insure makes sense by responding to the questions from Blake Hill, FSA host of the Podcast.

InsurTech Insights with Josee Deroy Feb 7, 2023 19:54 Listen to Josee Deroy, FSA, MAAA, Founder and CEO of Savvy Services, share her insights on InsurTech with host, Blake Hill, FSA, FCIA, Executive Leader and Actuary at Dacadoo.

InsurTech Insights with Yann Barbarroux Jan 18, 2023 15:30 Listen to Yann Barbarroux of Otonomi share his insights on InsurTech with host, David Schraub, FSA, MAAA, CERA, SOA Research Institute Senior Practice Research Actuary. Download the SOA Research Institute Decentralized Finance for Actuaries report referenced by David Schraub.

InsurTech Insights with Manisha Dias Dec 14, 2022 09:38 Listen to Manisha Dias of SCOR Life & Health, U.S. share her insights on InsurTech with host, David Schraub, FSA, MAAA, CERA, SOA Research Institute Senior Practice Research Actuary

InsurTech Insights with Eric Buatois Dec 6, 2022 07:51 Listen to Eric Buatois of BGV share his insights on InsurTech with host, David Schraub, FSA, MAAA, CERA, SOA Research Institute Senior Practice Research Actuary.

InsurTech Insights with Kevin Pledge Nov 14, 2022 11:57 Listen to Kevin Pledge of Acceptiv share his insights into InsurTech with host, Blake Hill, FSA, FCIA.

Making Insurance buying Easier with Bestow Nov 4, 2022 15:21 Jeremy Bill, Chief Insurance Officer, of Bestow discusses how Bestow is innovating to make insurance buying easier with host, Blake Hill, FSA, FCIA.

InsurTech Start Up Funding Aug 10, 2022 15:18 Lori Weyuker, ASA, Independent Consulting Actuary discusses InsurTech Start Up Funding with host, David Schraub, FSA, MAAA, CERA, SOA Research Institute Senior Practice Research Actuary. Listen to learn about sources of start up funding for InsurTechs.

Actuarial Involvement in InsurTech Jul 11, 2022 15:09 Lori Weyuker, ASA, Independent Consulting Actuary discusses actuarial involvement in InsurTech with host, David Schraub, FSA, MAAA, CERA, SOA Research Institute Senior Practice Research Actuary. Listen to learn about how independent actuaries can set their pricing and other aspects of working in InsurTech as an independent actuary.

How Array is challenging incumbents May 25, 2022 15:12 Tyler Lange, Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Array discusses how Array is challenging incumbents with host, Blake Hill, FSA, FCIA. Listen to learn about Array's core value proposition and how Array leverages data to make better business decisions.

Akur8 on AI Based Insurance Pricing Solution Dec 17, 2021 20:48 Heroko Yihe Zhao, FSA, CERA, MBA, Head of Strategic Partnerships, North America at Akur8 speaks with Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, about the changing role of the actuary and the need for actuaries to emphasize their value as judgement-based decision makers. Zhao stresses the importance of learning to communicate your ideas effectively in a business environment.

Incorporating Actuarial Perspectives: SOA InsurTech Office Hours Program Sep 24, 2021 11:43 Actuaries Lori Weyuker, ASA, MAAA, and Victor Zhao, FSA, CERA, discuss their volunteer experiences as InsurTech advisors with the SOA InsurTech Office Hours Program. They share perspectives on how actuaries can provide guidance to start-ups.

Evolving Ideas on Insurance: SOA InsurTech Office Hours Program Sep 24, 2021 08:08 Actuaries Jean-Marc Fix, FSA, MAAA, and Henry Chen, FSA, MAAA, FCIA, discuss the SOA InsurTech Office Hours Program, where they volunteered as InsurTech advisors. They share key learnings from their discussions with InsurTech start-ups.

ClosedLoop.ai on Utilizing Data Science in Healthcare Aug 25, 2021 29:17 Carol McCall, FSA, MAAA, MPH, Chief Health Analytics Officer at ClosedLoop.ai, speaks with Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare has become both possible and necessary. McCall emphasizes the importance of navigating your career with curiosity and genuine caring about your chosen area of focus. They also discuss the factors that contributed to ClosedLoop.ai r

Penguin Benefits on the Challenge of Navigating Family Leave Jul 7, 2021 17:21 Chengchen Li, FSA, MAAA, founder and CEO of Penguin Benefits, speaks with Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, about the value of embracing uncertainty and being open to new career experiences. Li shares how personal experience led her to create Penguin Benefits offerings to help parents and employers navigate the complexities of family leave benefits.

Reeske Insurance on Life and Disability Coverage Jun 15, 2021 21:51 Dennis Li, FSA, CEO, and Co-Founder of Reeske speaks with actuary Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, about the inspiration to create an InsurTech focused on a positive, trusted customer experience. Li also shares sound career advice including the need to assess and amplify your strengths to make the greatest impact.

Root Insurance on Innovation with Auto Insurance May 7, 2021 37:33 Isaac Espinoza, FSA, FCAS, MAAA, head of Reinsurance at Root, speaks with Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, about the creation and evolution of Root Insurance in offering auto insurance products. They discuss the collaboration of actuaries and data scientists in working with mobile data and how they address data challenges. Espinoza offers his perspective on the necessary skill sets and opportunities for a

A Conversation with Brella on Addressing Health Insurance Challenges Apr 7, 2021 22:29 Veer Gidwaney, founder and CEO of Brella, speaks with host Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, about the inspiration for Brella's approach to offering supplemental health insurance. They also discuss how to work with actuaries as product designers who can deliver value for customers by solving specific problems.

InsurTech Collaboration with Plug and Play Mar 9, 2021 33:38 Plug and Play Tech Center's CEO Saeed Amidi and Desiree Wagner, Senior Partner Success Manager, discuss the origin of this start-up accelerator with Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA. They discuss collaborations between large insurance companies and start-ups, effects of the pandemic on their business model, and the benefits actuaries provide to InsurTech start-ups.

Lifestyle Analytics for Insurance with Pilotbird Dec 23, 2020 22:02 Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, speaks with Evgeny Aleksandrov about InsurTech startup Pilotbird. They discuss how to analyze social data points to empower insurance teams to better score risk, engage with customers and in turn to detect claims fraud.

Limelight Health and Employee Benefits Dec 2, 2020 21:35 Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, speaks with Jason Andrew, CEO and co-founder of Limelight Health, which provides quotes, rating and underwriting solutions for employee benefits. Andrew discusses how the company works with brokers and carriers to create a positive user experience for insurance quotes, ratings and enrollment.

TCARE Family Caregiver Support Jul 29, 2020 25:51 Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, speaks with Ali Ahmadi, CEO and co-founder of TCARE, a predictive analytics-powered tool to prevent burnout from family caregiving efforts. Ahmadi shares his personal story which inspired him to create TCARE to help with long-term care, providing content for different cultural backgrounds and languages.

Montoux and Life Insurance Data May 28, 2020 19:44 Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, speaks with Geoff Keast, co-CEO of Montoux, about linking actuarial models with data science models. They discuss ways to increase modernization of certain actuarial aspects within the life insurance sector.

Slope and Modeling May 14, 2020 18:17 Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, speaks with Andy Smith, FSA, MAAA co-founder and CEO of Slope Software, discusses applying his actuarial knowledge to develop easy-to-use software for modeling and valuation, and the importance of transparency with such software systems.

DeepScribe and Telemedicine Today Apr 30, 2020 26:15 Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, speaks with Matthew Ko, Co-Founder and COO of DeepScribe, about blending telemedicine and dictation software. They discuss how physicians benefit from having access to deep learning software to connect with electronic health records.

Traffk and Tech in Underwriting Mar 31, 2020 23:28 Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, speaks with Paul Ford, co-founder and CEO of Traffk, about incorporating new technologies and data points in the underwriting ecosystem. Eaton is a consulting actuary with Milliman's Tampa office.

Lapetus and Longevity Feb 12, 2020 36:04 Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA, speaks with Dr. S. Jay Olshansky, co-founder and chief science officer of Lapetus Solutions, about longevity, facial analytics and machine learning. Eaton is a consulting actuary with Milliman's Tampa office.

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