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This is the official podcast feed of the Society of Actuaries

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes102Founded14 years ago
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The Young Professional Advisory Council's Adam Krompiewski speaks with Cristi-Alice Danielson, Director of Individual Products & Pricing at Wawanesa Insurance, about building a unique actuarial career with a smaller company in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and... more

Host Ankit Nanda, FSA, MAAA, FCA, speaks with Paul Skrtich, ASA, MAAA, ACIA, Senior Vice President, Accident and Health at OdysseyRe, about how health insurance looks from the reinsurer's seat, where the tail of the claims distribution drives the eco... more

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 set... more

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 Americ... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Skrtich
Associate of the Society of Actuaries; Senior Vice President at the Accident and Health Division of Odyssey Re
Odyssey Re
Episode: Health Community: The View from the Tail: What Accident and Health Reinsurers See in High-Cost Claims and Emerging Therapies
Jeffrey Dunn
Leader in transparent pass-through PBM models with breadth in managed care pharmacy
Cooperative Benefits Group
Episode: Health Community: The Payer Landscape in Transition: Transparency, Incentives, and What Comes Next
Cori Uccello
Senior Health Fellow, American Academy of Actuaries (former)
American Academy of Actuaries
Episode: Health Community: Health Insurance Programs and the Actuarial Voice in Health Policy
Kelly Rabin
Former SOA board member
Society of Actuaries
Episode: Life and Annuities Community: Beyond Sections: The Future of SOA Community Engagement
Ryan Holt
Chair of the Life and Annuity Community
Society of Actuaries
Episode: Life and Annuities Community: Beyond Sections: The Future of SOA Community Engagement
Eric Boucher
Vice President of the Risk and ALM function at Salmon's Financial Group
Salmon's Financial Group
Episode: Young Professional Advisory Council: AI, Risk, and the Next Generation of Insurance
Doug Norris
Staff Fellow overseeing fellowship education at the SOA
Society of Actuaries
Episode: Young Professional Advisory Council: Evolving the FSA Pathway, 6 Months Later
Eddie Smith
Director of SOA Exams at The Infinite Actuary
SOA Exams, The Infinite Actuary
Episode: Young Professional Advisory Council: Teaching Tomorrow's Actuaries - Eddie Smith's Journey in Exam Education
Dave Dillon
SOA president and healthcare actuary
Lewis & Ellis; Society of Actuaries
Episode: Healthcare, AI, and Entrepreneurship with Mark Cuban, Dave Dillon, and Jon Forster . PD Edge Pod episode 9

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 48 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 States7 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 States9 years ago

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Some listeners wish for better episode production and accessible show notes with references.
Listeners appreciate practical career guidance and guest expertise but note audio quality varies between episodes.
The show is valued for insights into SOA governance and community-building.

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Health Community: The View from the Tail: What Accident and Health Reinsurers See in High-Cost Claims and Emerging Therapies
Q: How do CMS policies affect pricing and risk management in ACOs?
CMS rules can cap or shape the risk exposure; pricing has to account for retroactive adjustments and the fact that physicians may respond to incentives in ways that undermine supposed savings, so carriers prepare for variability in CMS-driven programs.
Health Community: The View from the Tail: What Accident and Health Reinsurers See in High-Cost Claims and Emerging Therapies
Q: What kinds of high-cost claims are most impactful in your book today?
Cancer treatments, multi-organ transplants, premature births, and high-cost drugs including gene and cell therapies are the most impactful, with gene therapies like Luxturna and Zolgensma being early examples that have proliferated.
Health Community: The View from the Tail: What Accident and Health Reinsurers See in High-Cost Claims and Emerging Therapies
Q: How did you end up in excess medical reinsurance and what keeps you in this space?
My career started in excess medical reinsurance and has stayed in that space due to its unique challenges, the ongoing evolution of therapies, and the ability to manage risk across very large but relatively infrequent claims.
Health Community: The Payer Landscape in Transition: Transparency, Incentives, and What Comes Next
Q: What can actuaries do to help employers and payers understand the levers and incentives at play?
Actuaries should educate employers and payers about the incentives behind broker and PBM recommendations, translate policy changes into actual cost and trend impacts, and distinguish volume-based trends from price-based trends. They should help explain how changes in utilization, drug pricing, and PBM strategies affect total cost of care and member outcomes.
Health Community: The Payer Landscape in Transition: Transparency, Incentives, and What Comes Next
Q: What do actuaries often misunderstand about how decisions are actually made in practice?
Actuaries play a crucial role in bid evaluations, pricing, and setting PMPMs, but the real challenge lies in understanding the caveats from bid to implementation and recognizing how channel guarantees, rebates, and true net cost influence what gets adopted. The discussion emphasizes moving from a purely PMPM view to comprehending the incentives and discounts embedded in contracts and how they translate into real-world outcomes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SOA Podcasts

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

The podcast centers on actuarial career development, professional communities within the Society of Actuaries, and how technology, governance shifts, and industry innovation shape modern actuarial work. Episodes frequently feature leaders and rising talents discussing remote leadership, evolving community structures (moving from sections to broad communities), AI adoption in risk and pricing, exam education, and practical career strategies for young actuaries. A standout pattern is a strong emphasis on community building, cross-functional collaboration, and the practical implications of new tools and governance models for both practitioners and organizations. The show often blends timely industry topics with actionable guidance for listener... more

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Recent guests on SOA Podcasts include:

1. Paul Skrtich
2. Jeffrey Dunn
3. Cori Uccello
4. Kelly Rabin
5. Ryan Holt
6. Eric Boucher
7. Doug Norris
8. Eddie Smith

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