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Almost Nowhere

The CAS Institute
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
Actuarial Science
Climate Change
Catastrophe Modeling
Casualty Actuarial Society
Loyalty Programs
Insurance Industry
Uber
Reserving
Capital Modeling
China
Sponsorships
Telematics
Paleoclimatology
Pricing
Agentic AI
Climate Risk
Insurance Pricing
Bias In AI

Almost Nowhere explores the intersection of data science, AI, and actuarial thinking in the P&C insurance industry—and beyond. In a world where innovation feels slow and risk is constantly evolving, we ask the hard questions, spotlight real-world progress, and talk with the people driving change. Whether you're an actuary, a data scientist, or just curious about what’s next, this show dives into h... more

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Josh Pyle, Head of Corporate Actuarial, Reinsurance Strategy & ERM at Root Insurance, joins Max Martinelli, Alicia Burke, and surprise co-host Sergey Filimonov for a deep dive into generative AI agents. From governance and regulation to experimentati... more

Live from the 2025 CAS Annual Meeting, Alicia Burke and Erin Olson sit down with Alp Can to talk climate risk, tipping points, and what actuaries can do when the baseline itself is shifting. From disclosure frameworks to systems thinking to using the... more

In this crossover episode with Actuarial Review, Sergey Filimonov returns for round three to talk AI hype, hard truths, and what’s actually working. From compute costs and evals to regulatory gaps and sustainability risks, we get into the real impact... more

What do trade wars, tariffs, and extreme weather have in common? They’re not just headlines—they’re actuarial inputs. Michel Léonard joins Alicia Burke and Sara Chen (Actuarial Review) to talk about modeling the unpredictable, why actuaries need to r... more

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Josh Pyle
Head of Corporate Actuarial Reinsurance Strategy and Enterprise Risk Management at Root Insurance
Root Insurance
Episode: Josh Pyle
ALP Khan
Actuary with USI Insurance Services, chair of the Climate Index Task Force
USI Insurance Services
Episode: Alp Can
Sergei Filimonoff
CTO of Matrisk, keynote session presenter on AI and insurance
Matrisk
Episode: Sergey Filimonov interview from CAS 2025 Annual Meeting
Michelle Dionar
Chief economist and data scientist at the Insurance Information Institute (Triple I)
Insurance Information Institute (Triple I)
Episode: Michel Leonard on Geopolitics, Inflation, and Actuarial Blind Spots
DJ Falkson
Actuarial leader who built and led pricing teams across multiple lines of insurance; former actuarial director at Lemonade
Lemonade (former)
Episode: DJ Falkson, FCAS
Brandon Katz
Executive Vice President at Cat Risk
Cat Risk
Episode: Minisode - Brandon Katz on Paleoclimatology
Rob Lieberthal
Health economist, researcher and founder of Lieberthal and Associates
Lieberthal and Associates
Episode: Rob Lieberthal
Ted Rock
Owner of Rock Roofing
Rock Roofing
Episode: Ted Rock from Rock Roofing
Jeff Werner
Founder of Werner Advisor and former Global telematics leader at Willis Towers Watson
Werner Advisor; Willis Towers Watson
Episode: Geoff Werner on Telematics

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Alicia Burke
Host of Almost Nowhere; affiliated with CAS Institute and CIS Institute; engages in guiding conversations and topic framing across episodes.
Max Martinelli
Co-host and show host; liaison with guests; frequently anchors episode structure and sponsorship discussions.

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with Charlie Stone and Brian Fannin
Q: Is there a meaningful value in pursuing individual claims reserving versus triangulated methods?
While there is potential value in granular modeling, the consensus here is that triangulated methods often provide the best balance of interpretability and predictive power at the portfolio level. Individual claims reserving can add insights if applied carefully and with attention to data quality and governance.
with Charlie Stone and Brian Fannin
Q: What are regulators seeing in the data about reserve deterioration, and what can listeners do to stay ahead?
Regulators are using simple triangle-based diagnostics augmented by machine learning to flag red flags quickly. Firms should monitor multiple metrics, not just one, and consider a live warning system that flags when current data diverges from expected patterns, enabling quicker internal review and action.
Capital Modeling with David Mamane, FCAS
Q: How should an organization structure capital modeling to drive business value?
Capital modeling should be embedded within the organization with strong bottom-up buy-in from pricing, reserving, risk management, finance, and operations, serving as a bridge between business units and the capital model to guide strategic decisions rather than remaining a high-level top-down exercise.
Capital Modeling with David Mamane, FCAS
Q: What is the practical starting point for a client beginning capital modeling engagement?
Start simple by aggregating risks into large subsets (e.g., personal lines or auto) and modeling basic loss ratio distributions, then progressively add layers such as lines of business, state/province granularity, catastrophe risk, and finally capital models with event loss tables and reinsurance structures to achieve a full view of insurance risk within the model.
Capital Modeling with David Mamane, FCAS
Q: How does AI influence capital modeling and its deliverables?
AI improves the precision of risk identification and pricing, reducing model risk by providing more accurate profiles and distributions, which can lead to tighter risk bands and more informed, proactive decision making in capital allocation.

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What is Almost Nowhere about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on data science, AI, and actuarial thinking within the property and casualty insurance space, often extending into adjacent fields like climate risk, building science, and risk governance. Episodes frequently feature actuaries, data scientists, and industry technologists discussing practical uses of AI, model governance, catastrophe modeling, telematics, and moving upstream in policy and pricing decisions. A standout pattern is the mix of practitioner-focused conversations with analytical depth, guest experts from CAT Risk, IBHS, TomTom, and AI-forward startups, plus industry leaders at CAS events. The format tends to blend real-world case studies with forward-looking debates about ethics, regulation, data quality, and the... more

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4. Michelle Dionar
5. DJ Falkson
6. Brandon Katz
7. Rob Lieberthal
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