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Actuary Voices is the official podcast of the American Academy of Actuaries. This podcast brings you thoughtful conversations on the role of professionalism in both actuaries' day jobs and the Academy's public policy work.

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In this episode of Actuary Voices: Policy Update, host Ted Gotsch speaks with Dr. Kim Ferrero, the Academy's assistant director of research, and Dr. Julia Goodwin, the Academy's senior research analyst, about how actuarial research helps inform publi... more

Kyle Wan, chairperson of the Academy's Life Experience and Assumptions Committee, explores what happens when one of humanity's greatest achievements, living longer, creates new financial and societal challenges. Kyle examines how longer lifespans, de... more

Elizabeth Eason, Director of Actuarial Data Science at Willis Towers Watson, and host of the Network of Actuarial Women and Allies' podcast, Real Actuarial Women (RAW), explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and AI agents could change the way actu... more

In this episode of Actuary Voices: Policy Update, host Ted Gotsch speaks with Katie Dzurec, the Academy's director of public policy outreach, about key developments from the NAIC's 2026 Summer National Meeting in Columbus, Ohio. The conversation expl... more

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Kim Ferrero
Assistant director of research at the American Academy of Actuaries
American Academy of Actuaries
Episode: Policy Update: How Actuarial Research Shapes Public Policy
Julia Goodwin
Senior research analyst at the American Academy of Actuaries
American Academy of Actuaries
Episode: Policy Update: How Actuarial Research Shapes Public Policy
Kyle Wan
Academy volunteer and chairperson of the Life Experience and Assumptions Committee
American Academy of Actuaries
Episode: What Happens When We Live Longer? Kyle Wan on Longevity and Risk
Lizzie Eason
Actuary, Director of Actuarial Data Science at WTW, Learning and Development VP for NAWA
Network of Actuarial Women and Allies (NAWA) / Willis Towers Watson (WTW)
Episode: The Actuary and the AI Agent: Elizabeth Eason on a New Way of Working
Katie Dzur ec e
Director of Public Policy Outreach, Academy
American Academy of Actuaries
Episode: Policy Update: Inside the 2026 NAIC Summer Meeting
Tiffany Eaton
Actuary and educator; board member of the Actuarial Foundation
Actuarial Foundation
Episode: Everyone "Maths" Differently: Tiffany Eaton on Building Confidence
Rade Musulin
Author of the article Managing Risk in a World of Polycrisis
Author, Contingencies; longtime actuarial leader
Episode: Managing Risk in a World of Polycrisis with Rade Musulin
Will Behnke
Public Policy Manager, Risk Management and Financial Reporting Council
American Academy of Actuaries
Episode: Policy Update: Representing the U.S. Actuarial Perspective Globally
Lisa Slotznick
Chair of the International Committee
American Academy of Actuaries
Episode: Policy Update: Representing the U.S. Actuarial Perspective Globally

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Ted Gotsch
Host of Actuary Voices
David Nolan
Host of Actuary Voices
Preeti Vasishtha
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Great.

    This is a great resource for undergrads like myself thinking about getting into the progression.

    Two suggestions:

    1) Any insight on what the job actually looks like day to day would be awesome for us on the outside.

    2) Podcasts are long format friendly. Consider going for an hour to get a bit more in depth.

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    AlexW1992
    Canada7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical policy and leadership discussions
Longer episodes could allow deeper dives into topics
Great resource for aspiring actuaries; more day-to-day job insight would help outsiders

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Policy Update: How Actuarial Research Shapes Public Policy
Q: How does our research program adapting to these frontiers?
Goodwin describes using AI to extract information from Form 5500 filings and create a database of defined-benefit lump-sum assumptions. She emphasizes human review to verify data and notes the Academy's interest in understanding and mitigating algorithmic bias.
Policy Update: How Actuarial Research Shapes Public Policy
Q: When we talk about research in the actuarial and public policy space, Kim, what does that actually mean?
Ferrero says the Academy translates data about complex, long-term risks into mathematically grounded frameworks that policymakers, regulators and the public can use to make informed decisions.
What Happens When We Live Longer? Kyle Wan on Longevity and Risk
Q: What is the relationship between Experience Studies and Assumptions, and how do you bridge the gap between past data and future expectations?
Experience studies look backward to identify data, models, factors, results, and trends; assumptions look forward and are updated with new data, scenarios, and sensitivity analyses to ensure robustness across possible outcomes.
What Happens When We Live Longer? Kyle Wan on Longevity and Risk
Q: Mortality has risen with life expectancy; what are the main risks and how do you see these affecting society and retirement planning?
The main risks are financial—savings exhausting before end-of-life—and social, including needs for longer-term care and health care; retirement ages and societal systems must adapt as people live longer.
What Happens When We Live Longer? Kyle Wan on Longevity and Risk
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your background and how you found out about the actuarial profession?
I've been in the actuarial field for nearly 20 years, started at Ohio State University with exposure to Theory of Interest Rate, and became attracted by using mathematics to help companies make long-term financial decisions and forecast the future.

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Shows thoughtful conversations around professionalism in actuarial work and public policy. Recent episodes emphasize polycrisis risk, global regulatory perspectives, AI and pricing, population health economics, data gaps for marginalized groups, and leadership within the actuarial profession. Noteworthy is a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, governance, and translating complex actuarial topics for policy audiences. Potential listeners include practicing actuaries, policy professionals, and those exploring leadership in risk and insurance, with content that blends technical analysis, real-world case studies, and public-facing communication strategies.

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2. Julia Goodwin
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4. Lizzie Eason
5. Katie Dzur ec e
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