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This is the official podcast feed of the Society of Actuaries

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Latest Episodes

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,... more

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 guid... more

The podcast features Jon Forster interviewing Aree Bly, founder of Alignment Ally and author of "The Sustainable Brain," focusing on the importance of developing comfort with ambiguity for actuaries and other professionals. Aree shares practical exam... more

Exploring Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) in U.S. healthcare—key trends, AI's impact, and how actuaries and data professionals can drive smarter detection and prevention.

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Recent Guests

Aree Bly
Founder of Alignment Ally; author of The Sustainable Brain
Alignment Ally
Episode: Professional Development Edge Podcast Ep. 8 Working with Ambiguity with Aree Bly
Bob Nickers
Vice President of Segment Analytics at Mutual Omaha, specializing in fraud detection and data analytics in healthcare
Mutual Omaha
Episode: Young Professional Advisory Council: Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) in the U.S. Healthcare System
Joe Alaimo
Member of the SOA Research Institute team focusing on artificial intelligence and actuarial innovation.
Society of Actuaries
Episode: Emerging Topics Community: SOA Member AI Survey - Summer 2025
Jola Olufakoya
Current president of the Nigeria Actuarial Society and executive director, technical, as well as group chief operating officer for EMPO Group
Nigeria Actuarial Society
Episode: Actuarial Leadership and Impact Making
Hasham Piperdy
Managing director of Badri in Saudi Arabia
Badri
Episode: PD Edge Pod Episode 7: Is Takaful the same as mutual insurance? An interview with Hasham Piperdy
Karen Grote
Willis Towers Watson
Episode: PD Edge Pod Episode 6: From Actuary to CEO, Carl Hess on his leadership journey at WTW
Matt Briggs
Experienced actuary with a background in both corporate and startup environments
Episode: Young Professional Advisory Council: Big Company or Big Risk? Actuarial Life in Corporate vs. Startup Worlds
Tom Callahan
Manager and Actuary at Independence Blue Cross
Independence Blue Cross
Episode: Title: PD Edge Pod Episode 5: Actuaries working with Data Scientists featuring Tom Callahan and Dave Friesen
Dave Friesen
Second VP of Enterprise Data and Analysis at The Standard
The Standard
Episode: Title: PD Edge Pod Episode 5: Actuaries working with Data Scientists featuring Tom Callahan and Dave Friesen

Hosts

R. Dale Hall
Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, focusing on research partnerships and strategic studies in actuarial science.
Jon Forster
Host for the Society of Actuaries, involved in discussions around various actuarial topics and industry insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Eye Opening

    Love the podcast, the insights learned on this podcast have been used to launch my career.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    THABANG TLOU
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Links to articles in notes

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for just about a month.

    It would be really helpful if links were provided in the episode notes to articles, websites, etc. referenced during the podcast episode to make finding and accessing that information easier.

    Other that that I’ve found the podcasts very interesting so far.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Skaterkidstu
    United States6 years ago
  • Good use of my time

    This podcast feed is the aggregator all SOA section podcasts. Some section interviews are more engaging than others. But overall I find most sessions to be informative and interesting, and I learn something (about the topic or the guest). Good job SOA!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jinny-Issie
    United States6 years ago
  • I love the podcast but FIX YOUR AUDIO

    Great content, but interviewer sounds like he’s not even listening and is just going through questions.

    Still I love the people that get interviewed, and wish that the interviews could go longer (40+ minutes, maybe in a separate episode?). I’ve learned so much from this podcast.

    Sound quality is HORRIBLE. Please fix this.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aspiring Actuary
    United States8 years ago
  • Nice overviews

    While I’m personally interested in the research podcasts, each provides a short overview that introduces the highlights of a topic that I might then look into more deeply. I encourage all the sections to look into this.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rudolphmax
    United States8 years ago

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Many find the content to be informative and inspiring, especially how it addresses current trends and challenges in the actuarial profession.
Listeners express a desire for links to resources mentioned in episodes to aid in further exploration of discussed topics.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions and expert interviews, noting that they provide valuable information that can be applied in their careers.
Some feedback points to technical issues with audio quality, suggesting that improvements in production would enhance the listening experience.

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Professional Development Edge Podcast Ep. 8 Working with Ambiguity with Aree Bly
Q: What practical steps can teams take at the start of a project to minimize ambiguity and miscommunication?
Clarify purpose and deliverables, set must-haves and exclusions, establish a clear scope, and implement governance like the RACI framework to align responsibilities and decision rights from the outset.
Professional Development Edge Podcast Ep. 8 Working with Ambiguity with Aree Bly
Q: How would you advise folks to understand when their work is 'good enough' without sacrificing quality?
Determine the downstream use of the work and decide whether four decimals of precision are necessary; when constraints exist, apply the 80-20 rule to deliver something timely that still provides accurate enough information for decision-makers.
Young Professional Advisory Council: Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) in the U.S. Healthcare System
Q: What strategies are proving most effective in detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse?
Partnering with lawmakers for better information sharing, moving towards a proactive 'stop and catch' approach instead of 'pay and chase', and engaging enrollees in spotting fraudulent activities are key strategies.
Young Professional Advisory Council: Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) in the U.S. Healthcare System
Q: Why does fraud, waste, and abuse continue to be such a persistent challenge in US healthcare?
Conflicting interests and a lack of stringent checks within the fee-for-service model lead to a lot of money at risk and make it difficult to control fraudulent claims.
Young Professional Advisory Council: Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) in the U.S. Healthcare System
Q: How will you distinguish between fraud, waste, and abuse for someone who is new to this space?
Fraud involves intent to defraud the system; waste is overuse of services; and abuse is improper medical billing procedures that aren't fraudulent but lead to incorrect claims.

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What is SOA Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series offers insightful discussions on topics relevant to the actuarial profession, emphasizing the evolving landscape shaped by technology and emerging trends. Key areas of focus include the integration of artificial intelligence in actuarial practices, professional development opportunities for young professionals, and the importance of collaboration within the actuarial community. Episodes often feature industry experts sharing their experiences and insights, making it a valuable resource for both established actuaries and those new to the field. Noteworthy is the commitment to engage practitioners through diverse topics ranging from data management to ethical considerations in the age of AI.

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1. Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast
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3. Actuary Voices
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Recent guests on SOA Podcasts include:

1. Aree Bly
2. Bob Nickers
3. Joe Alaimo
4. Jola Olufakoya
5. Hasham Piperdy
6. Karen Grote
7. Matt Briggs
8. Tom Callahan

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