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We Are ActuariesPresidential Perspectives with Trevor MatthewsTell us what you thought of this episode!This interview is part of the “Presidential Perspectives” mini-series with guest host Martin Mulcare. Trevor Matthews reflects on leadership, including his role as the 1997 President of the Actuaries Institute.“One of my favourite quotations about leadership comes from Napoleon Bonaparte. He said a leader is a dealer in hope", says Trevor.In this interview, Trevor shares: Why he was asked to join Council and serve as the President of the Actuaries Institute, how his corporate career shaped his leadership style, from running a small team to lea...
2026-03-1730 min
We Are ActuariesPresidential Perspectives with Helen RowellTell us what you thought of this episode!This interview is part of the “Presidential Perspectives” mini-series with guest host Martin Mulcare. Helen reflects on her senior leadership experience and her role as the 2002 President of the Actuaries Institute.“To add value in whatever role you're undertaking, you need to really be able to listen and understand the perspectives of others, try and join the dots and help navigate, particularly because there are lots of different views on all sorts of issues. A key leadership skill is being able to listen and understand those different views...
2026-03-0328 min
In Focus with InsightShaun Burger Smal is an Open BookIn this episode of Open Books, Pamela Hellig sits down with Shaun Burger Smal — qualified actuary and Acting Chief Investment Officer at the Road Accident Fund — for a candid conversation about failure, fellowship, fairy tales and the very human side of the Road Accident Fund.
Shuan shares his journey from roles in Big 4 consulting, Netcare, Momentum Health to public sector leadership, where he now oversees complex loss-of-earnings valuations that materially impact people’s lives. He reflects on the very serious responsibilities of his role, while maintaining an upbeat and positive attitude that infiltrates his work and the way he run...
2026-02-271h 02
We Are ActuariesHow to build an independent consulting business with Syed RazaTell us what you thought of this episode!Experienced actuary Syed Raza shares his lessons from building an independent consulting business.Syed Raza is an independent actuarial consultant and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in life insurance and annuities. After spending much of his career in traditional actuarial roles, Syed made the leap into independent consulting, where he now advises insurers, consultancies, and startups on complex valuation, modelling, and transformation initiatives.In addition to his consulting work, Syed is the creator of MyActuary Weekly, a widely read newsletter and media platform focused...
2026-02-1731 min
The PriceWriter PodcastSenior Leadership on the Price Writers Podcast Episode 43In this episode of the Price Writer Podcast, Jeremy Keating and Catrin Townsend discuss Senior Leadership: An Essential Guide for Actuaries by Julia Lessing. This is a leadership book designed to be worked through rather than skimmed, using practical exercises, reflections, and prompts drawn from real leadership situations. We explore what changes as you move from management into senior leadership, why leadership becomes less technical and more people-focused, and how often our stated values differ from how we actually spend our time. The conversation also touches on the importance of thinking deeply rather than reacting qu...
2026-01-1924 min
We Are ActuariesOff the Beaten Path with Iris LunTell us what you thought of this episode!Actuary of the Year, 2025, Iris Lun shares her reflections on her unconventional actuarial career path.Iris Lun is the 2025 Actuary of the Year and co-founder of 10Life, a Hong Kong insurtech platform bringing fair insurance to over 2.3 million active users annually. With 25 years of international actuarial experience, Iris has held leadership roles across multinational insurance institutions and global consultancies before taking the unconventional path of insurtech entrepreneurship.A passionate advocate for diversity, innovation, and responsible AI for actuaries, Iris is an active volunteer in the...
2025-12-0227 min
We Are ActuariesThe Edge of Comfort: Louis Lee on Actuarial Career PivotsTell us what you thought of this episode!Experienced actuary, senior leader and newly elected Actuaries Institute Councillor Louis Lee shares how he stepped outside his comfort zone to build an interesting and diverse actuarial career across the globe. In this interview, Louis shares: - How actuaries should not fear failing at any new tasks,- How actuaries can pivot to any industry, and to any roles, and- How AI will accelerate actuaries in adapting to new careers.Louis is the Managing Director APAC of CoverGo, where he leads Co...
2025-11-2534 min
We Are ActuariesThe Missing Skills: Martin Mulcare on Actuarial LeadershipTell us what you thought of this episode!Experienced actuary, adviser and GA Senior Leadership Program co-facilitator Martin Mulcare shares how he learned what he didn’t know he needed to learn as he stepped into his first general management role.In this interview, Martin shares: - The critical leadership skills actuaries need beyond technical expertise, including strategic thinking, leading diverse teams, and influencing, - How he built these skills through different approaches, including intensive courses, internal mentoring, and executive coaching, - His tips for actuaries wanting to prepare for leadership roles...
2025-11-1137 min
We Are ActuariesNext Gen Actuaries with Daniel BartlettTell us what you thought of this episode!New Fellow Daniel Bartlett shares his path from high school teacher to qualified actuary and his career highlights to date.Daniel is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries Australia, working as a consultant at McGing Advisory & Actuarial. Working across broad financial services Daniel has experience working across traditional actuarial fields such as superannuation and wealth management, life insurance and friendly societies, while also having done a fair share of work in non-traditional actuarial fields. Daniel manages both quantitative technical projects such as modelling, valuations, remediations and...
2025-10-2828 min
We Are ActuariesHow to Apply Non-Business Skills at Work with James McAtamneyTell us what you thought of this episode!Actuary and musician James McAtamney shares what he’s learned from music and growing up in a family business that has helped him build valuable skills that he’s transferred to the workplace.“Just go and get involved in something. Get out of your day-to-day, go do something interesting. Who knows, you might love it!”, says James McAtamney.In this interview, James shares: - How playing in orchestras and ensembles taught him to listen, blend, and balance dynamics rather than always being the loudest voice in...
2025-10-1429 min
The PriceWriter PodcastHolocracy on the Price Writers Podcast Episode 36🚫 An organisation without hierarchy?!This week on the PriceWriters Podcast, we’re diving into Holacracy by Brian Robertson: a radical rethink of how organisations can operate without traditional management structures.But could this bold approach work in the world of insurance pricing?We unpack the principles, the potential, and the pitfalls, plus share some practical takeaways (no matter how many managers your team has!)Julia Lessing's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdv6UDfPS5vpXnuppatdCCubaqT9ofY2F#Podcast #Holacracy #InsurancePricing #OrganisationalDesign #Leadership #Innovation #PriceWriters
2025-10-0128 min
We Are ActuariesHow to Apply Non-Business Skills at Work with Bianka GrangeTell us what you thought of this episode!Actuary Bianka Grange shares what she’s learned from volunteering as a Primary Ethics teacher at her children’s school and how those skills have helped her in the workplace.“Give yourself an opportunity to try something new, even if it feels a little bit scary, even if it feels like something that you're not gonna be very good at. You don't have to do it forever, you can just do it for a little bit of time. At the end of it, if you take a moment...
2025-09-3024 min
The PriceWriter PodcastAspiring Actuaries Toolkit on the Price Writers Podcast Episode 35Stepping up into management is one of the toughest transitions an actuary, pricing professional, or data scientist can make. Technical expertise will only take you so far, and the real challenge is leading people, delegating effectively, and finding time for your own development. In this episode of The Price Writer Podcast, Catrin and Jeremy discuss Aspiring Actuarial Leaders - The Modern Manager's Toolkit by Julia Lessing, a book designed to help technical experts become confident and effective managers. 📍 Listen in, reflect, and get inspired to take your next step in leadership. Price Writers transforms pricing profess...
2025-09-1724 min
We Are ActuariesHow to Apply Non-Business Skills in Business with Dorothy ChengTell us what you thought of this episode!We Are Actuaries podcast episode number 72.Actuary Dorothy Cheng shares what she’s learned about leadership from founding and facilitating a 500+ member Chinese mums’ support group.“If you have a passion or need, don’t do it alone”, says Dorothy.In this interview, Dorothy shares: - How empathy builds trust and helps navigate difficult workplace situations,- How enabling others through honest delegation creates time and empowers teams, and- How setting clear boundaries and rules creates safe, productive enviro...
2025-09-1620 min
We Are ActuariesHow to Apply Non-Business Skills at Work with Crystal MaiTell us what you thought of this episode!Actuary and netball umpire Crystal Mai shares what she’s learned on the netball court and how this has helped her in business.“Find something that you're passionate about and invest in it. You won't need to look for growth. That growth will come to you and it will flow into other parts of your life”, says Crystal.In this interview, Crystal shares: - How passion and presence transform workplace performance,- How to build confidence and find your voice as a young p...
2025-09-0219 min
We Are ActuariesHow to Build Confidence at Work with Martin MulcareTell us what you thought of this episode!Experienced actuary, adviser and GA Senior Leadership Program co-facilitator Martin Mulcare shares how to build confidence at work.In this interview, Martin shares: - What confidence is and why it is important in business,- How we can recognise confidence in ourselves, and- His tips for actuaries wanting to build their confidence at work.Martin Mulcare is currently enjoying a portfolio of activities where the common theme is that he loves sharing ideas. This can take the form of a facilitator, a...
2025-08-1929 min
We Are ActuariesHow to Get Started Using LLMs with Minh PhanTell us what you thought of this episode!Actuary Minh Phan shares how actuaries can get started using LLMs.In this interview, Minh shares: - How he uses LLMs in his personal life,- How he uses LLMs in his professional life, and- His tips for actuaries wanting to get started or improve their skills using LLMs.Minh is the Head of AI Innovation at Finity, focussing on everything from ideation, training, tooling, governance and development.With 14 years of experience in pricing and data science, he h...
2025-08-0544 min
We Are ActuariesHow to Get Involved with Volunteering with Adam BarrowTell us what you thought of this episode!Actuary Adam Barrow shares how volunteering has helped his actuarial career.In this interview, Adam shares: - The best point in your career to get involved in volunteering,- How volunteering has helped him build his professional network, and- What actuaries should consider when getting involved in volunteering.Adam is the Product Actuary at UniSuper and is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia (FIAA). He specialises in Defined Benefits, Insurance, and Retirement matters relating to Superannuation...
2025-07-2228 min
We Are ActuariesHow to Be An Ethical Data Scientist with Lizzie EasonTell us what you thought of this episode!Actuary and data scientist Lizzie Eason shares her tips on how actuaries can be ethical data scientists.In this interview, Lizzie shares: - Why ethics is important for actuaries in data science, - Some of the regulatory considerations affecting data scientists, and - How she navigates ethics as a data scientist.Lizzie Eason, ACAS is a contagiously curious, enthusiastic, relationship-driven storyteller. With the cadence of a comedian and the toolbox of a data scientist, she serves as both a skilled builder an...
2025-07-0834 min
We Are ActuariesHow to Change Practice Areas with Barry LeungTell us what you thought of this episode!Experienced actuary and senior leader Barry Leung shares tips on how actuaries transfer their skills into different areas.In this interview, Barry shares: - How he uses his actuarial skills to improve outcomes across different settings,- What he learned from taking secondments in marketing and recruitment, and- How he overcomes doubt or fear when considering a role in a new area.Barry is currently the Executive General Manager – Performance at MIPS, a medical indemnity organisation with members across...
2025-06-2433 min
We Are ActuariesHow to Navigate Redundancy with Kevin CattawayTell us what you thought of this episode!Analytics leader Kevin Cattaway shares tips on how actuaries can navigate redundancy.In this interview, Kevin shares: - His own experience of redundancy,- How he leveraged his network to find a new role, and- His advice for anyone facing redundancy.Kevin Cattaway is a data, analytics and insights professional with 26 years of experience across private and public sectors, primarily working in general insurance. With experience across diverse business functions including actuarial, customer & marketing, technology, finance, claims, portfolio and risk. And 19...
2025-06-1036 min
RAW: Real Actuarial WomenAdversity as an AdvantageJulia Lessing FIAA talks about how standing out and taking the road less traveled by fueled her incredible career. Check out her podcast "We Are Actuaries" for more content from women actuaries!
2025-05-3024 min
We Are ActuariesStrategic Thinking with Alissa HolzTell us what you thought of this episode!Special interview by Guardian Actuarial Leadership Program graduates Jennifer Ng and Peter Whittigan. In this interview, guest hosts Jennifer and Peter put strategic thinking under the microscope with Alissa Holz, CEO of RGA Australia and New Zealand. Peter and Jennifer asked: 1. What made you want to move from being an actuary to taking on the CEO role? Was that always the plan, or did it just happen over time?2. How do you define “strategic thinking” within the context of a life reinsur...
2025-05-2730 min
We Are ActuariesHow to Build Your Network with Lisa StakerTell us what you thought of this episode!Experienced actuary and leadership coach Lisa Staker shares how actuaries can build an effective professional network.In this interview, Lisa shares: - Her early struggles to build her professional network as an introvert, - Strategies to authentically build a successful network without feeling awkward, and- How networking has led to job offers and unexpected benefits in her career.Lisa Staker is an actuary, leadership coach, and founder of The Rebellious Coach. With over 30 years’ experience in the industry, she built her care...
2025-05-2035 min
We Are ActuariesHow to Cope with Qualifying as an Actuary with Jeremy KeatingTell us what you thought of this episode!Experienced pricing actuary, author and founder of Price Writer, Jeremy Keating reflects about how his experience of qualifying as an actuary wasn’t as easy as he expected.In this interview, Jeremy shares: - Why he thinks we need to celebrate getting qualified differently,- How his transition from being a student to a qualified actuary was more difficult than expected, and- Practical strategies to thrive post-qualification.Jeremy Keating is the founder of Price Writer, a learning and dev...
2025-05-0635 min
We Are ActuariesHow to Sell AI (and Yourself) as an Actuary with Claire WangTell us what you thought of this episode!Experienced pricing actuary and structured communication expert Claire Wang shares how actuaries can thrive in the AI era.In this interview, Claire shares: - How actuaries can transition from technical roles to strategic leadership by shifting focus from outputs to outcomes, - Why AI presents an opportunity rather than a threat for actuaries who understand its limitations and can build stakeholder trust, and - Practical strategies for actuaries to thrive in the AI era.Claire Wang is a problem-solving and...
2025-04-2229 min
The PriceWriter PodcastBooks of 2025Q1 on the Price Writer Podcast Episode 25Books mentioned:Best Book of the QuarterAspiring Actuarial Leaders – The Modern Manager’s Toolkit - Julia LessingInsurance BooksWhy Insurance Markets Fail and What to Do About It - Liran Einav, Ray Fisman, Amy FinkelsteinThe Art of Uncertainty - David SpiegelhalterNon-fiction BooksKIND - Graham AllcottDare to Lead - Brené BrownThe Authority Gap - Mary Ann SieghartZig Ziglar's Secrets of Closing the Sale - Zig Ziglar...
2025-04-1742 min
We Are ActuariesHow to build communication and leadership skillsTell us what you thought of this episode!In this interview, Bill Marella (CEO ACTEX Learning) and Julia Lessing (Author of Aspiring Actuarial Leaders: The Modern Manager's Toolkit) discuss the power of communication and leadership skills in helping actuaries build great careers. In this interview, Bill asks Julia:What inspired you to write Aspiring Actuarial Leaders?Many actuaries are highly technical. What are the biggest challenges they face when moving into leadership roles?Do you believe actuarial education adequately prepares professionals for management? Why or why not?With AI and automation changing the profession, h...
2025-04-1529 min
We Are ActuariesHow to take a career break without ending your actuarial career with Linley BakerTell us what you thought of this episode!After graduating with high honors from the Wharton School of Business, Linley pursued a successful actuarial career. She quit to raise her 6 children for 19 years in 4 countries. During this time she worked part-time as a college professor in China and the US, teaching China’s first actuarial college courses, and also earned a master of music degree in viola performance from Ball State University.Linley returned to her profession and in 5 years was promoted to full vice president. She currently works as an actuary for Unum Group in Volun...
2025-04-0827 min
The PriceWriter PodcastJulia Lessing on the Price Writer Podcast Episode 24This month on the Price Writer podcast I spoke to Julia Lessing actuary, executive coach, and author of "Aspiring Actuarial Leaders: The Modern Manager’s Toolkit.”Julia is the founder of Guardian Actuarial and she shares her journey from actuary to leadership mentor, discussing the critical transition from technical expert to effective manager and leader.Highlights Julia's motivation behind writing her book and how it's designed to help actuaries develop crucial managerial skills Personal experiences of challenging transitions into management roles, highlighting the importance of targeted leadership training Practical tips on communication, understanding audience need...
2025-04-0119 min
We Are ActuariesHow to describe what you do as an actuary with Catrin TownsendTell us what you thought of this episode!Qualified actuary, motor pricing manager and author Catrin Townsend reflects on the importance of being able to explain what you do as an actuary to others, and how she does this. In this interview, Catrin shares: The importance of being able to describe what you do at work,How she describes what she does as an actuary, andA simple process anyone can follow to discover their own mission statement.Connect with Catrin on LinkedIn.Read Catrin’s book, “A Risky Business: An Actuary’s Guide...
2025-03-2531 min
We Are ActuariesNext Gen Actuaries with Ben HoweTell us what you thought of this episode!Ben qualified as an actuary through the Actuaries Institute of Australia and is also certified as an actuary through the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) in the UK. In Australia, he has worked in actuarial consulting across long tail reserving and pricing, perils modelling and government projects. He currently works in the London market for a Lloyds syndicate as a reserving actuary. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys keeping active and travelling.Read more about the Ambassador Program.Connect with Ben on...
2024-12-0322 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries in the Boardroom with Elaine CollinsTell us what you thought of this episode!Elaine Collins, BSc(Hons), MEc, FIAA, FAICD, is a Fellow of the Actuaries Institute and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She spent 10+ years in Appointed Actuary roles, firstly with KPMG, then as Partner of Deloitte. Subsequently, Elaine has spent 10+ years a Non-Executive Director, ten years on the Board of Zurich Insurance, nine years as a Board Member of the ARPC and currently holds three Boards roles: RACV, ANZLMI and Ivory Insurance. Throughout this time, she chaired Board Committees, including Risk, Audit, Customer and P...
2024-11-2622 min
We Are ActuariesFrom Data to Strategy with Holly BriffaTell us what you thought of this episode!Holly Briffa is an experienced consultant and actuary with a passion for transforming data into strategic insights that drive meaningful change. With a background in actuarial science and a career that includes roles at Ernst & Young (EY) and Strategic Project Partners (SPP), Holly specialises in using data analytics to inform decision-making, optimise outcomes, and shape strategies for government, public sector, and corporate clients. Throughout her career, Holly has led a range of high-impact projects, from developing forecasting tools for government departments to enhancing operational models for not-for-profit o...
2024-11-1939 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries as Content Creators with Dominic LeeTell us what you thought of this episode!Dominic is an Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society. Originally from Jamaica with 13 years of experience in property & casualty insurance and software presales, he is now a Senior Solutions Advisor at SAS where he has been for the last 3 years. In addition to his actuarial career, he is one of the most dynamic content creators in the profession, proficient in 16 different content forms. He is also a professional keynote speaker, focused on maximizing impact and value for quantitative professionals on a global scale. Finally, Dominic lives in L...
2024-11-121h 04
We Are ActuariesNext Gen Actuaries with Siddhant GandhiTell us what you thought of this episode!Sidd is a qualified actuary with the Institute of Actuaries in Australia. He has worked across general insurance pricing, actuarial consulting and currently working at the Australian Government Actuary (AGA). He is working on the Priority Investment Approach, which uses actuarial analysis to estimate Australia’s future lifetime welfare costs for the current population. Originally from India, Sidd moved to Australia at the age of 13. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys hiking, trekking, and running. In this interview, Sidd shares: Why he became an actuary, His e...
2024-10-2921 min
We Are ActuariesThe Analytics Spice Rack with Victor BajanovTell us what you thought of this episode!Victor Bajanov is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia and a seasoned analytics leader with nearly two decades of experience in data science. Currently serving as Executive of Product Analytics and Generative AI Centre of Excellence at Quantium, Victor has a diverse background spanning consulting and product development across industries including financial services, retail, and telecommunications. Victor is a member of the Data Science Practice Committee and has served as an expert witness for the Federal Court of Australia. With his blend of actuarial knowledge and...
2024-10-1530 min
Live With The MaverickEpisode 99: Actuarial Careers - Part 2My guest for Episode 99 is Julia Lessing, FIAA, Director at Guardian Actuarial.The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮.Julia and I explore the following topics:✅ The actuarial profession in Australia✅ The market for new graduates and qualified actuaries in Australia✅ Opportunities for actuaries in data science and non-traditional roles✅ The impact of generational dynamics for future actuaries✅ Transitioning from individual contributor to manager✅ Tips for actuaries leading a team for the first time✅ Tips for actuaries presenting results to stakeholders ✅ Tips for actuaries managing high-quality technical work✅ Communication and leadership traits to be an effective actuary✅...
2024-10-0956 min
We Are ActuariesActuarial Education with Mike CallanTell us what you thought of this episode!Mike has over 30 years’ experience in life insurance, wealth management, pensions and educating actuaries. Whilst in Europe, he led a team of over 30 actuaries covering product design, reserving, embedded value profit reporting and built up a risk management function for a large, multi-national insurer. Mike set up the Part II program at Monash university and is now leading all aspects of the Institute’s education activities. In this interview, Mike shares his: - career journey in becoming an actuary and now an educator,- reflections on the ‘...
2024-10-0130 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries in Social Policy with Maathu RanjanTell us what you thought of this episode!Maathu Ranjan is an actuary with experience in the disability, health and general insurance sectors. She is also an award-winning researcher and a recognised leader in the Australian Public Service, having been awarded the prestigious Sir Roland Wilson scholarship to conduct doctoral research at the Australian National University’s Crawford School of Public Policy. Prior to this, Maathu was a Senior Actuary at the National Disability Insurance Agency, leading the Actuarial Strategic Initiatives team to evaluate key priorities in strategic policy and service delivery. Maathu is an adv...
2024-09-1730 min
We Are ActuariesBuilding C-Suite Trust in AI with Colin PriestTell us what you thought of this episode!Colin Priest is an actuary/data scientist/marketer/communicator/educator who has held several CEO and general management roles, where he has championed data-driven initiatives in financial services, healthcare, security, oil and gas, government, and marketing. With a passion for how humans and AIs can work together, Colin has contributed to Singapore Government projects on AI ethics, AI governance, and the future of work. Colin strongly supports the science of healthcare and does pro bono work for cancer research.In this interview, Colin shares: What mistakes a...
2024-09-0342 min
Enjoy Selection of Full Audiobooks in Fiction & Literature, GeneralAbandoners: Of Mothers and Monsters - Begoña Gómez UrzaizListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Abandoners: Of Mothers and MonstersAuthor: Begoña Gómez UrzaizNarrator: Emma Pennant-ReaFormat: UnabridgedLength: 8:00:26Language: EnglishRelease date: 08-29-2024Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UKGenres: Biography & Memoir, Literary, Health & Wellness, Parenting, WomenSummary:‘The best kind of book: the one you didn’t know you were craving until it appeared . . . self-interrogative, intricately perceptive. I absolutely inhaled it’ JIA TOLENTINO
‘A very richly interesting exploration of a complex subject. Begoña Gómez Urzai...
2024-08-298h 00
We Are ActuariesAI in Actuarial Education with Jeff YangTell us what you thought of this episode!Jeff is the founder of The Actuarial Nexus, an online platform specializing in preliminary SOA exams. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and was employed as a Medicaid pricing actuary from 2012 through 2022. In March 2022, Jeff left the traditional career path to pursue his passion for technology, coding and education, eventually building The Actuarial Nexus. He has implemented several generative AI features on the platform, with the goal of making generative AI a viable tool for actuarial exam preparation. He routinely uses generative AI for...
2024-08-2025 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries Leading AI Adoption with Jared SpowartTell us what you thought of this episode!Jared is passionate about artificial intelligence and its potential to transform ways of working. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, with a career spanning two decades within the Life Insurance industry. He is currently the Head of Actuarial Systems, Data, and Process Optimization at AIA. His focus is on harnessing AI to boost company-wide productivity and empowering actuaries to be at the forefront of responsible AI implementation. Jared also recently delivered an innovative presentation at the Australian Actuaries Summit titled ‘The Artificial Actuary.’ In this pr...
2024-08-0645 min
We Are ActuariesA Multicultural Journey with Win-Li TohTell us what you thought of this episode!Win-Li Toh is a principal at actuarial and analytics consultancy Taylor Fry, and Senior Vice President of the Actuaries Institute of Australia. From her childhood in a small mining town in Malaysia to an international career spanning more than 25 years, Win-Li’s diverse experiences have indelibly shaped her approach to life and work. With a strong focus on collaboration, fresh perspectives in problem solving and advocacy for young people, Win-Li is a guiding force in the insurance industry. She brings deep understanding as a trusted advisor to sel...
2024-07-2329 min
We Are ActuariesSTEM Skills for Good with Naomi EdwardsTell us what you thought of this episode!Naomi Edwards is a highly experienced chair and non-executive director who is also a proud actuary. She is passionate about the contribution that people with a STEM background can make to boards, public policy and society. She currently sits on the boards of TAL, Propel Funeral Partners and Yarra Funds Management. She is the Chair-elect of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and was the 2023 President of the Actuaries Institute. She was also the Chair of industry super fund Spirit Super for over a decade. As an executive a...
2024-07-0932 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries as Entrepreneurs with Ilan LeasTell us what you thought of this episode!Ilan Leas is a founder of an actuarial start-up, retender. He has worked in Australia, the UK and South Africa and is a former Chair of the Life Insurance and Wealth Management Practice Committee at the Actuaries Institute. He has a real passion for encouraging others to try the start-up path, at least once, and has written a book about all the things you shouldn’t do if going on this journey.In this interview, Ilan shares: How he found the courage to leave stable employment to...
2024-06-2532 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries Using Data for Good with Andrew NgaiTell us what you thought of this episode!Andrew is currently a Director at Taylor Fry and has 14 years’ experience as an actuary in Australia and overseas, advising numerous injury schemes, insurers and government clients in the health and social sectors. He specialises in using advanced analytics to help his clients make better policy, pricing and operational decisions. Andrew has developed social investment simulation models to help governments understand how people interact with their services, and ultimately to help them evaluate and implement better policies for vulnerable people. Andrew has also advised on reserving and pricing for go...
2024-06-1129 min
We Are ActuariesCommunicating Confidently with Dr Jananie WilliamTell us what you thought of this episode!Dr Jananie William (FIAA, PhD) wears many hats: she is an academic at the ANU, a Research Affiliate with the Global Institute of Women's Leadership (ANU) and Advisor to The Social Outcomes Lab. She worked as an actuary in general insurance before transitioning into her current roles. Jananie now spends her time educating new generations of actuaries while researching and consulting on matters relating to public health and public policy, with a focus on issues that adversely affect women’s health and economic security across their lifetime.In...
2024-05-2840 min
We Are ActuariesSelf Leadership with Shivani JunejaTell us what you thought of this episode!Shivani Juneja is an experienced actuary who has worked in life insurance for over 10 years. She has worked across valuations, pricing, actuarial systems, pricing review, supporting appointed actuary CPS 320 advice and is currently working in a project-based role within the reinsurance and capital space. Shivani was born and raised in India, where she started her actuarial studies. She then moved to Australia where she completed her fellowship exams. Shivani is married and is a mum to two beautiful boys.In this interview, Shivani shares:H...
2024-05-1428 min
X381 - Räume der Erinnerung – mit Sinthujan Varatharajah & Vanessa VuIn einer komplexen Einwanderungsgesellschaft, in der wir leben, treffen verschiedene Herkünfte, Religionen, Kulturen und Sprachen aufeinander. Menschen mit und ohne Migrationsgeschichte stellen diese Gesellschaft zusammen. Für das Zusammenleben spielen Erinnerungskultur und Geschichtsbewusstsein eine wichtige Rolle. Wie begegnen sich Erinnerungen und Erfahrungen der unterschiedlichen postmigrantischen Communitys? Wie kann die Erinnerung des Gegenübers aus der Unsichtbarkeit heraustreten?
Unsere Gäst:innen:
Sinthujan Varatharajah lebt als Essayist*in und politische Geograf*in in Berlin.Varatharajah forscht und schreibt zu den Themen Staatenlosigkeit und Vertreibung aus einer räumlichen, logistischen und materialistischen Perspektive.
Vanessa Vu, geboren 1991, hat Ethnologie, Internationales Recht und S...
2024-05-021h 15
We Are ActuariesActuaries as Communicators with Emma VitzTell us what you thought of this episode!Emma Vitz is a consultant working in general insurance pricing, natural perils and climate risk at Finity Consulting. Originally from New Zealand, Emma studied Psychology and Statistics before pivoting into an actuarial career. She has a strong interest in communicating complex topics in an interesting and accessible way for a broad range of audiences. Following on from the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, Emma appeared on live TV and radio to discuss the impact that the largest non-earthquake disaster would have on insurance affordability and availability. She has also...
2024-04-3021 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries of the Future with Jon ShenTell us what you thought of this episode!Jon is a Data Science Actuary who has designed and delivered successful AI initiatives across all areas of insurance and banking, including pricing, customer personalisation, claims operations, web and mobile app development, and intelligent automation. Jon believes actuaries have an integral role in managing the responsible use of AI in society. To this end, he has actively participated across all aspects of the Actuaries Institute’s data science strategy, including education, events, and public policy submissions. Jon is a regular speaker in data conferences and podcasts...
2024-04-1635 min
Leadership LiveFrom Numbers to People: An Actuary's Journey to Leadership with Julia LessingTransitioning from being an expert to being a leader can be a challenging process for actuaries. Actuaries are known for their technical expertise and analytical skills, which they have honed through years of studying and passing exams. However, when they are promoted to leadership positions, they often struggle to step back from the technical work and trust others to handle it. In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Julia Lessing, a fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, Australia, and principal actuarial director of Guardian Actuarial, about building management and leadership skills that go beyond simply...
2024-04-1646 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries as Parents with Kelly LeeTell us what you thought of this episode!Kelly is currently a Senior Actuarial Consultant at WorkSafe Victoria, providing internal consultancy support to the scheme. She started her career as an actuarial analyst in workers' compensation at Return to Work South Australia. She then worked as a Senior Manager at PwC, specialising in working with accident compensation schemes and government insurance authorities for 10 years. She was born and raised in Malaysia, and currently lives in Melbourne with her family. Outside of work, she loves watching her 3-year old son grow into a cheeky and curious l...
2024-04-0223 min
We Are ActuariesEmerging Actuarial Leaders with Charlie LiTell us what you thought of this episode!Charlie is a Senior Valuation Actuary from SCOR Reinsurance APAC L&H Reserving, located in Singapore. His role primarily involves reviewing and supporting APAC local valuation teams in Group reporting activities, including IFRS17 and Solvency-II reporting, experience analysis, Prophet modelling, internal retrocessions, and process enhancements. Currently he is working closely with Korea valuation team to support their Group reporting stream. In 2022, Charlie relocated to Singapore with his young family, thanks to SCOR’s internal mobility, allowing him to transition from ANZ valuation team. Prior to SCOR, Charlie wor...
2024-03-1933 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries as Educators with Adam ButtTell us what you thought of this episode!Adam Butt is the Head of Actuarial Studies at Australian National University. Prior to commencing his career in academia in 2005, he worked as a superannuation consultant at Aon Consulting. Adam’s research interests focus on superannuation and personal financial decision making, and actuarial education. Adam’s research has been published in a number of top-ranked journals including Insurance: Mathematics and Economics, Annals of Actuarial Science, The Economic Record, and Journal of Economic Behaviour & Organisation. He is passionate about actuarial education and ensuring that graduates are prepared not just with a technical educ...
2024-03-0534 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries in the C-Suite with Daphna HorowitzTell us what you thought of this episode!Daphna Horowitz is a qualified actuary currently based in Israel. But these days you won’t find Daphna calculating insurance premiums or reserves – she is a Master Certified Coach who helps high-performing CEOs to up their game in business and become confident, inspiring leaders. Daphna works with leaders and teams across the globe to transform leadership effectiveness and workplace culture by digging deep into leadership habits of self-awareness, leading people, purpose, strategy, leading change and enabling extraordinary leadership in themselves and their teams. She’s worked across Africa...
2024-02-2045 min
We Are ActuariesActuarial Success with Elayne GraceTell us what you thought of this episode!Elayne Grace, CEO of the Actuaries Institute, leads the actuarial professional body known for its education program, professional standards and contribution to public policy thought leadership. With 25 years of international experience spanning consulting firms and insurance companies, she provided strategic, economic and financial advice, Elayne played a pivotal role in nurturing early collaborations between businesses, scientists, and NGOs to address climate change and risk. She is a frequent presenter at conferences and has contributed to various thought leadership papers ranging from climate change to Big Data. Elayne's a...
2024-02-0626 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries and Ethics with Stuart TurnerTell us what you thought of this episode!Stuart Turner is an actuary with over 25 years of experience working in life insurance and wealth management, in both corporate and consulting roles. He is currently working at Zurich Financial Services, and was previously a Partner at EY. Stuart is the Chair of the Professionalism Committee. He has developed an interest in ethics through being a volunteer ethics teacher at his children’s primary school and presenting the Actuaries Institute Professionalism Course content on ethical reasoning. In this interview, Stuart shares: How a car...
2024-01-2335 min
We Are ActuariesCareer Transitions with Julia LessingTell us what you thought of this episode!Julia is a qualified actuary, certified coach and the Director of Guardian Actuarial. She is leading a mission to foster forward-thinking leaders in the actuarial industry and runs the Guardian Actuarial Leadership Program to help actuaries build their communication, management and leadership skills. In this interview, Julia shares: Why she became an actuary, How she started her actuarial career as a mum of three small children, How she navigated the leap from stable employment to starting a consulting business, How she pivoted from actuarial consulting to leade...
2024-01-0932 min
We Are Actuaries2023 Round UpTell us what you thought of this episode!In this episode, Julia recaps our top episodes and themes from the 30 interviews we’ve published since the We Are Actuaries podcast was born. Episodes mentioned in order: Data science: 6 Daniel Stone | 4 Amanda Aitken | 12 Dr Genevieve HayesClimate Change: 9 Sharanjit Paddam | 28 Ruby SmithActuaries making a difference: 19 David Gifford | Kirsten Armstrong 21 And in super: 11 Stephen Huppert | 29 Aidan Nguyen Emerging leaders: 1 Laura Zhao | 7 Desmond Muzorewa | 8 Dan Wang...
2023-12-2614 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries as YouTubers with Vy LeTell us what you thought of this episode!Vy Le is a purpose-driven, qualified actuary based in Canada. She is the host of V Life Journal - Actuary, Career & Well-being, a YouTube channel dedicated to providing exclusive insights and advice on topics related to actuarial science, career development, productivity, and well-being. Through Vy’s channel, she guides young professionals in their career planning related to maths, data, and tech, while also sharing effective productivity hacks and learning strategies. Vy is also a lifelong learner and multi-passionate creative-preneur. She holds several professional designations, including FSA, FCIA, CER...
2023-12-1226 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries in Policy with Aidan NguyenTell us what you thought of this episode!Aidan is an actuary working in public policy. In his current role within the Actuaries Institute’s Public Policy Team, he helps to channel the voice of the actuarial profession as a trusted adviser and honest broker to get better retirement income and life insurance policy and regulation. Aidan previously worked in policy at a peak industry body and before that as an actuarial consultant both within the superannuation and the life insurance industries. Outside of work, Aidan loves to stay connected with family and friends, and planning that ne...
2023-11-2831 min
We Are ActuariesNext Gen Actuaries with Ruby SmithTell us what you thought of this episode!Ruby is a qualified actuary working in Finity's Climate Analytics practice, focusing on physical risk, transition risk and modelling of long term climate-related issues. Passionate about the environment, Ruby is a member of the Institute’s Climate and Sustainability Working Group, with particular interests in decarbonisation, risk quantification and the social impacts of climate change. In this interview, Ruby shares: Why the environment is so important to her, Her decision not to get qualified because she wanted to work in climate change, Why she subsequently decided to pur...
2023-11-1422 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries as Storytellers with John HarneyTell us what you thought of this episode!John is a senior pensions professional, working primarily with companies who sponsor UK pension schemes. John is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and a Chartered Enterprise Risk Actuary. Originally hailing from Ireland, he has worked in the pensions industry for almost 10 years, having studied Actuarial and Financial Maths at Dublin City University. John has worked on various projects for pensions schemes, including exercises to help members have more options for the form in which they receive their benefits, as well as helping schemes d...
2023-10-3135 min
We Are ActuariesEmerging Actuarial Leaders with Alex LeungTell us what you thought of this episode!Alex is a senior actuary of the Wealth Protection valuation team in ResolutionLife Australasia, managing the technical and delivery aspects of management and regulatory reporting. In this role, Alex is also involved in transformation projects such as separation from AMP, US GAAP, and IFRS17. Alex has 10+ years of experience in valuation, pricing strategy, and data analytics across life insurance, wealth management, and banking practices. He spent 3.5 years working in Hong Kong in his early career but relocated back to Sydney in 2013, and in the same year he c...
2023-10-1723 min
We Are ActuariesAwakening Human Potential with Sheridan DanielsTell us what you thought of this episode!Sheridan is an actuary with the Transport Accident Commission in Geelong. She has previously worked in a variety of roles across corporate, consultancy, a regulator and a fintech start-up. She has also spent much of the past 20 years living and training in traditional yoga ashrams in India and Australia. A qualified yoga teacher since 2008, Sheridan has conducted yoga classes, retreats, workshops and lectures, sharing the different branches of yogic knowledge. Her focus is on cultivating awareness and the practical application of yogic tools in daily life, and ma...
2023-10-0336 min
We Are ActuariesGlobal Career Reflections with Mark BaxterTell us what you thought of this episode!For the past 40 years Mark has had an extensive global career as a C-Suite executive and Director in complex financial services organisations in Sydney, Hong Kong, London & Cape Town with his main specialty being strategic risk management and developing and leading large complex and diverse teams. Being orphaned in his teenage years and from a working-class background - Mark developed a strong community focus and has supported a number of not-for-profit and arts organisations, many in the LGBTQ+ community both here and overseas. Mark has also mentored a n...
2023-09-1931 min
We Are ActuariesEmerging Actuarial Leaders with Alan HsuTell us what you thought of this episode!Alan Hsu began his actuarial career at AXA Equitable, where he quickly developed a passion for pricing and product development. He has experience pricing life insurance products in the US and Australia, and he is currently working at New York Life pricing institutional life insurance products. A graduate of the Guardian Actuarial Leadership Program, Alan is a strong believer in more personal and professional development opportunities in the workplace. In his spare time, he enjoys playing board games, dancing flamenco, and exploring new places. In th...
2023-09-0538 min
Review of SystemsThe Clinical Problem Solvers w/ Reza Manesh, MD and Rabih Geha, MDDrs. Manesh and Geha are the co-founders of the "Clinical Problem Solvers" and join us today to discuss finding their passion for clinical reasoning, the origins of CP solvers, and their thoughts on how medical education should evolve.
Reza Manesh, MD is a hospitalist at the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Associate Professor of Medicine at the UCLA School of Medicine. He is co-founder of the Clinical Problem Solvers. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed internal medicine residency training at the University of California San Fra...
2023-08-2355 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries as Thought Leaders with Chris DolmanTell us what you thought of this episode!Chris Dolman is an actuary working at IAG. His current role of Executive Manager, Data and Algorithmic Ethics helps to ensure that modern decision-making algorithms and other advanced uses of data are designed and implemented in an ethical, responsible and thoughtful way. Prior to this, Chris held a variety of senior management positions in the insurance industry and consulting, in Australia and the UK. Chris is an award-winning volunteer, researcher and Fellow of the Actuaries Institute, and a Gradient Institute Fellow. He was awarded ‘Actuary of the Yea...
2023-08-2236 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries in Social Impact with Kirsten ArmstrongTell us what you thought of this episode!Kirsten is an experienced non-executive director and strategic adviser with a 25-year career in health, disability, social insurance and international development. She currently leads Social Ventures Australia’s social impact bond work, supporting governments, social-purpose organisations and impact investors to create high impact projects that generate evidence and change the lives of Australia’s most vulnerable. In previous roles, Kirsten has helped governments introduce and reform their insurance systems, such as workers compensation in Russia, private health insurance in Hong Kong, motor insurance in Mongolia and re...
2023-08-0832 min
We Are ActuariesEmerging Leaders with Cameron MorrisTell us what you thought of this episode!Cameron is an actuary with four years’ experience working for a life reinsurer in Sydney. His experience has mostly involved valuation and regulatory capital work, and in addition he has recently become a manager for the first time. He is currently a Valuation Actuary at RGA and prior to this worked as an analyst in the valuation and pricing teams at the company. In his spare time he enjoys going for hikes with his wife and cuddling up with his two cats. In this interview, Came...
2023-07-2532 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries in Social Services with David GiffordTell us what you thought of this episode!David is the Scheme Actuary for the NDIS. He has worked for nearly thirty years across social insurance, general insurance and government in both consulting and organisational roles. David was previously Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Risk Officer at the Transport Accident Commission, and held consulting roles for more than fifteen years, at PwC and most recently Quantium. David has a Bachelor of Economics and an MBA from Melbourne Business School and is currently undertaking a Master of Public Health at Melbourne University. In this in...
2023-07-1128 min
We Are ActuariesEmerging Leaders with Michael StorozhevTell us what you thought of this episode!Michael is an actuary with broad pricing, reserving, and capital experience across different products and global markets. Starting his journey at IAG and RACQ, Michael loved the technical focus but sought a deeper connection to customers and make a greater impact in the insurance industry. Following postgraduate studies abroad, Michael returned to accidentally take a temporary role in travel insurance. In it, however, discovered a captivating niche that reinvigorated his passion for the industry. It was here that Michael learned the importance of customer-centricity and data-driven innovation. ...
2023-06-2730 min
We Are ActuariesFinding Your Path with James Beng LeeTell us what you thought of this episode!For as long as he can remember, James has been fascinated by human development and been on a quest to answer two key questions: “What makes for a successful life?” and “What makes people change?” He thought he had all the answers as he spent two decades of his life traveling the world and rapidly gained “success” and recognition across various business, creative and spiritual spaces. Little did he know that he was slowly breaking apart inside and losing himself to unhealthy coping mechanisms and addictions. When he was final...
2023-06-1338 min
We Are ActuariesMidlife Career Pivots with Mark BardaTell us what you thought of this episode!After 20+ years working as an actuary in life insurance for insurance companies and consulting, Mark relocated to Israel 12 years ago. Mark is the Senior Pricing Actuary for Israel and Medi at Swiss Re with responsibility for costing, writing and monitoring Swiss Re's book of reinsurance life and health contracts covering life, disability, critical illness, long term care and various other life and health risks as might cross his desk. Mark's move to Israel came mid-career and presented a range of challenges, both personal (settling his then young f...
2023-05-3028 min
We Are ActuariesThe Resilient Actuary with Janice JonesTell us what you thought of this episode!Janice is a Non-executive director, consultant and actuary with significant experience in the financial services sector including employee benefits, investments and financial planning. After starting her career at AMP, her actuarial career spans more than 30 years and has included a wide range of activities, including providing advice to companies, trustees and government; and managing people, projects and budgets. Janice is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a range of professional qualifications and memberships.
2023-05-1637 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries Contributing to Society with Martin MulcareTell us what you thought of this episode!Martin Mulcare is currently enjoying a portfolio of activities where the common theme is that he loves sharing ideas. This can take the form of a facilitator, a sounding board, a mentor or a company director. His prior experience included work as a consulting actuary, a corporate actuary and a company executive. Many of you may have met him in his role as facilitator of the Professionalism Course from 2009-2019. Martin is involved with a number of social purpose organisations including The Growth Project and Pr...
2023-05-0234 min
We Are ActuariesEmerging Actuarial Leaders with Alison VisserTell us what you thought of this episode!Alison Visser is an actuary specializing in defined benefit pension funds, currently working at Mercer in Washington DC. Alison’s actuarial career started in life insurance in Sydney and included a stint as a lecturer at the Australian National University in Canberra. A Guardian Actuarial Leadership Program graduate, Alison draws on a wide range of experience in today’s podcast. In this interview, Alison shares her reflections about: Working in different countries, The importance of clear communication at work and at home, What she’s...
2023-04-1836 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries in Data Science with Genevieve HayesTell us what you thought of this episode!Dr Genevieve Hayes is the Director of Genevieve Hayes Consulting, an AI and analytics consultancy focussed on helping organisations maximise the value of their data. She has experience in technical, leadership and academic roles, through which she has applied cutting-edge statistical and machine learning techniques to a range of business problems, including image and text classification, social network analysis and psychometric assessment design. Genevieve is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, and holds a PhD in Statistics from the Australian National University an...
2023-04-0432 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries in Superannuation with Stephen HuppertTell us what you thought of this episode!Stephen Huppert is a qualified and experienced actuary who is currently enjoying a “portfolio career”. He is also the Head of Engagement at Optimum Pensions.Stephen has over 30 years of experience in Superannuation, Wealth Management and Life Insurance in a range of consulting and corporate roles. He provides advice to organisations that are committed to improving the retirement outcomes of Australians. These range from some of Australia’s largest superannuation funds and their service providers to new entrants bringing innovative solutions to the industry.In this i...
2023-03-2133 min
Operation Karriere – der PodcastStaffel 2, Folge 12: Nephrologie – kleines Fach, viele MöglichkeitenInterview mit Dr. Julia Lessing, Oberärztin bei den Kreiskliniken Dillingen-Wertingen
Die Nephrologie befasst sich mit Erkrankungen der Nieren und gehört wie etwa auch die Pneumologie und die Kardiologie zu den Teilgebieten der Inneren Medizin. Dabei ist die Nephrologie ein kleines Fachgebiet: Insgesamt gibt es etwa 800 Fachärztinnen und Fachärzte mit dieser Spezialisierung in Deutschland. Nachwuchsmangel gibt es allerdings auch hier – genau wie in anderen Teilgebieten der Inneren Medizin.
Dr. Julia Lessing ist Nephrologin und Oberärztin bei den Kreiskliniken Dillingen-Wertingen. Im Inteview spricht sie darüber, was für sie die Nephrologie zu einer besonders...
2023-03-2004 min
Value Driven Data Science: Boost your impact. Earn what you’re worth. Rewrite your career algorithm.Episode 11: Better Workplace Conversations for Data ScientistsData scientists are constantly being told of the importance of effective communication for their career success. But this advice typically translates to being able to communicate effectively the results of their work. One aspect of communication that is often overlooked is conversational communication.In this episode, Julia Lessing joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to discuss the skills and techniques data scientists can combine to make their workplace conversations a lot easier.Guest BioJulia Lessing is the principal actuary and Director of Guardian Actuarial, which specialises in helping clients use data to solve complex...
2023-03-1554 min
We Are ActuariesLeadership Reflections with Jennifer LangTell us what you thought of this episode!Jennifer Lang is an independent director and actuary, and is currently on the Boards of Pacific Life Re, Propel Funeral Partners, Medical Insurance Australia, Auto & General Insurance and Bicycle Network. Earlier in her career she was the CFO and Chief Actuary of CommInsure, and a Partner of Deloitte and KPMG. Jennifer was the Actuary of the Year in 2020, is a regular presenter at conferences on leadership, insurance and risk management, and is often requested to commentate on all things actuarial. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from M...
2023-03-0736 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries in Climate Change with Sharanjit PaddamTell us what you thought of this episode!Sharanjit Paddam is an actuary with nearly 30 years’ experience in actuarial consulting in the UK and Australia. He is a Fellow of both the Institute of Actuaries of Australia and the UK Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Sharanjit is a leading expert on climate change, receiving the prestigious award of “Insurance Leader of the Year” in 2022 by the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance for his work on championing action on climate change. Currently, Sharanjit co-leads Finity’s Climate & Sustainability Risk practice and advise...
2023-02-2136 min
We Are ActuariesEmerging Actuarial Leaders with Dan WangTell us what you thought of this episode!Dan is an actuary with over ten years of experience in Life Insurance, including valuation and regulatory capital. Originally from China, Dan came to Australia to complete his University studies and has lived in Sydney ever since. He is currently an Actuarial Manager at Dataly Actuarial and Data Consulting. Prior to this, he was the IFRS17 and Data Science actuary at MetLife. Outside work, Dan is the cook at home and plays competitive tennis every week.In this interview I asked Dan: About his career path t...
2023-02-0732 min
We Are ActuariesEmerging Actuarial Leaders with Desmond MuzorewaTell us what you thought of this episode!Desmond is an actuary with experience in the superannuation field of practice and is passionate about big data management and automation with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. He is currently the Head of Actuarial Analysis, Super SA at the South Australian Department of Treasury and Finance. Desmond is responsible for performing actuarial analysis to identify, review and evaluate superannuation related policy options for the State and individual agencies.In this interview I asked Desmond: How he came to be working as an actuary in South Australia,H...
2023-01-2429 min
Don Diablo Presents Hexagon RadioDon Diablo Hexagon Radio Episode 415on and hex return for episode 415 featuring stacks of world exclusives and new tracks from Maurice Lessing, Gaddi, Landis, Blasé, KYPT, Alexander Som, Azooland, NIKK, Siamand and LOTS more.
1. Maurice Lessing - Home2. Raptures, Acyan & Fearon - Nightmares3. MelyJones - Fire In Your Eyes Ft. Synga4. Gaddi - Look At Me5. Donkong - Hit The Ground (Need You) (Original Mix)6. Landis - Hypno Eyes7. Chambray - Yes8. Blasé - Lose My Breath9. AMNES - Otaku10. KYPT - Midnight11. Öwnboss, Watzgood, Zuffo - Papapo12. Alexander Som - WTP
2023-01-111h 00
We Are ActuariesActuaries in Data Science with Daniel StoneTell us what you thought of this episode!Daniel Stone is a qualified actuary and data scientist with 20 years of experience in a wide range of fields including varied-sized life offices, reinsurance, consulting and expert-level model building experience. He has worked in Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom and ASEAN. His recent experience is in applying big data and cloud technologies, data engineering automation and the application of statistical and data science techniques in life insurance and actuarial pricing. In his spare time he enjoys spending time at the beach with his family and ma...
2023-01-1032 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries in Start-Ups with Kim CloughTell us what you thought of this episode!Kim is an Actuary with over 15 years' experience in the corporate world with varied roles across consulting, reinsurance and life insurance, focused on pricing and product development. Kim loves to build solutions that create genuine value for end customers, having been instrumental to the launch of new life insurance product offerings and supported the entry of an international reinsurer into the Australian market. Kim has recently taken the leap to Retender, a 5 year old start up specialising in sourcing and managing risk pools. Driven by innovation, Retender h...
2022-12-2736 min
We Are ActuariesActuaries as Educators with Amanda AitkenTell us what you thought of this episode!Amanda is an Actuarial Educator at the Actuaries Institute. She has over 20 years’ experience as an Actuary in general insurance and workers' compensation schemes. Amanda joined the Institute’s Education team in 2018 to develop and teach the Communication, Modelling and Professionalism subject. Amanda has a special interest in data analytics and is currently the Chief Examiner of the Data Science Applications subject. Amanda is a member of the Data Science Practice Committee and the Data Science Education Faculty. She brings her passion for teaching and years of actua...
2022-12-1328 min
We Are ActuariesLeadership Reflections with Ryan BoydTell us what you thought of this episode!Ryan is a career associate actuary with the Institute of Actuaries in Australia. Originally from South Africa with 8 years of consulting experience there including being a manager at Deloitte, he then became the Head of Corporate Actuarial for the APAC region at Allianz Partners based in Brisbane for the next 3.5 years. He is now the Head of Product & Underwriting for the Health Line of Business at the same company. In addition to his actuarial career he is a former TEDx speaker, United Nations Ambassador, Regional Manager of C...
2022-11-2937 min
We Are ActuariesLeadership Reflections with Stephen HuppertTell us what you thought of this episode!Stephen Huppert provides advice to organisations that are committed to improving the retirement outcomes of Australians. These range from some of Australia’s largest superannuation funds and their service providers to new entrants bringing innovative solutions to the industry. He has over 30 years of experience in Superannuation, Wealth Management and Life Insurance in a range of consulting and corporate roles. Stephen is active on social media, a frequent contributor to publications, and a regular speaker and facilitator at industry events.In this interview Stephen shares his experience an...
2022-11-2934 min
We Are ActuariesEmerging Leaders with Laura ZhaoTell us what you thought of this episode!Laura is a qualified actuary with the Institute of Actuaries in Australia. Born and bred in China, she moved to Sydney a decade ago and formed her family here. Laura is currently a senior underwriter at Freely, a travel insurance startup. Prior to Freely, Laura worked in IAG and Suncorp, predominantly in pricing and data analytics projects. In her spare time, she enjoys building Lego sets and traveling with her family. In this interview I asked Laura: What it was like moving from China to Australia, About...
2022-11-2929 min
We Are ActuariesIntroducing We Are ActuariesTell us what you thought of this episode!Welcome to the We Are Actuaries Podcast, where you’ll meet leaders who use their actuarial powers to solve a range of problems and make a real difference.I am your host, Julia Lessing, a qualified actuary based in Australia. I help senior leaders use data to solve complex, people oriented problems.In this series, you’ll hear from a range of experienced actuarial leaders, actuaries doing working in different fields plus emerging leaders, our next generation of actuarial leadership.So settle in, learn from...
2022-10-1801 min
ReLIFE PODCASTSDance Pulse Radioshow Ep.4901. Redondo & MALARKEY - Risk It All (Extended Mix)02. Felguk & INGEK - Open Up (Extended Mix)03. Promise Land feat. Sandy Chambers - Someone (Else Extended Mix)04. Sian Evans - Hide U (Tinlicker Extended Remix)05. Maurice Lessing - Closer (Extended Mix)06. Joe Stone - Right Here (Extended Mix)07. Julian Jordan & WILL K - The Box (Extended Mix)08. Tim van Werd - Who You Are (Extended Mix)09. Glasova - Музика (Remix)10. Ірина Шабан – Мене відчувай11. Женя Фокiн - Тільки Ти (PolySound Remix)12. Julia Montblanc feat. Vova Nik - Магія (Radio Mix)13. Zafrir & Grimix - Ana (Extende...
2021-04-1858 min