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Aon Pensions PodcastEpisode 67 – Aon Retirement Podcast – May 2025May 2025 – Responsible Investment in 2025 & beyond
In this podcast Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney are joined by Laasya Shekaran from Pensions for Purpose to discuss Responsible Investment in 2025 and beyond.
You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Jennifer Michel and John Harney.
Further information:
Read the IFOA pensions freedoms survey: https://actuaries.org.uk/media-release/ten-years-on-from-pensions-freedoms-many-savers-still-not-accessing-advice/
Register for our upcoming Member Options and Support Webinar: https://contact.aon.com/OutlookforMemberOptions_Invite
Watch our bitesize video on what the latest tariffs could mean for markets and investors: https://players.brightcove.net/1509269527/default_default/inde...2025-04-3018 min
That’s Debatable!EDI Dominoes Start to FallWe briefly discuss last Saturday’s Manchester event on free expression in football, before moving on to a recent victory for workplace free speech that was reported in The Telegraph. The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has scrapped controversial plans to force its 32,000 members — including 15,000 student members and 46 partner universities — to "encourage diversity, equity and inclusion" in all aspects of their professional and personal lives. The Free Speech Union responded to both of the IFoA’s consultations on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and we take the opportunity to discuss the best strategies for tackling these kind of free spe...2025-02-0441 minThat’s Debatable!EDI Dominoes Start to FallWe briefly discuss last Saturday’s Manchester event on free expression in football, before moving on to a recent victory for workplace free speech that was reported in The Telegraph. The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has scrapped controversial plans to force its 32,000 members — including 15,000 student members and 46 partner universities — to "encourage diversity, equity and inclusion" in all aspects of their professional and personal lives. The Free Speech Union responded to both of the IFoA’s consultations on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and we take the opportunity to discuss the best strategies for tackling these kind of free spe...2025-02-0441 min
This Day in Scottish HistoryJanuary 4, 1856 - Scotland Transforms the Financial IndustryWelcome back to This Day in Scottish History! I’m your host, Colin MacDonald. Today, we delve into an event that transformed the financial and insurance industries not just in Scotland, but globally. On January 4, 1856, the Faculty of Actuaries was formally established in Edinburgh, marking a pivotal moment in the development of the actuarial profession.The mid-19th century was a time of tremendous growth and complexity in financial services. Life insurance, pensions, and other financial products were becoming increasingly common, necessitating the development of a rigorous and standardized approach to assessing risk and ensuring solvency. This gr...2025-01-0405 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...2024-12-0321 min
The 5CsRethinking Our Environmental NarrativeThe insights of Sandy Trust, a distinguished actuary in the UK who sits on the council of of the IFOA underscore the interconnectedness of government policy, corporate responsibility, and societal beliefs in addressing environmental challenges. By advocating for proactive policy engagement and a rethinking of economic education, Sandy envisions a path forward for businesses to navigate the complexities of sustainability and avoid potential catastrophes. Business leaders are called to embrace their role in shaping a more sustainable future, leveraging the power of policy, transparency, and education to drive meaningful change.Key takeaways are:-The Role of...2024-11-2310 min
Insurance UncutGIRO - Day 3Day 3 of our special mini-series recorded live at the GIRO Conference in Birmingham. Today we caught up with:
• Adam Smylie and Jade Lagrue from LCP who along with Neil Gedalla won the Brian Hey Prize for their paper on ‘Parameterising Capital Modelling Volatility: Allowing for Changes in Volume’.
• Caroline Maguire about her presentation on Decisive mindset: enhancing intuition and emotional intelligence for swift decision-making in the insurance industry.
• Nadeen Griffiths from LCP about her presentation on dependency modelling: combining statistical learning with expert judgement.
• Hassan Morsy who is a business development manager for the IFoA.
• Wendy Kriz-Evans from LCP about her presentati...2024-11-2144 minInsurance UncutGIRO - Day 1Day 1 of our special mini-series recorded live at the GIRO Conference in Birmingham. Today we caught up with:
• Chehak Jain and Paul Goodenough from AXA XL about their presentation on cyber: the evolving threat landscape and the reserving challenges.
• Kartina Tahir Thomson, President of the IFoA, about her aims for the year and what she is looking forward to at GIRO.
• Jake Iveson, who is an Actuary at Oliver Wyman and Chair of the General Insurance Research and thought Leadership Committee.
• Raluca Stefan, Hamda Mosoud and Kamran Garcha from Grant Thornton and the IFoA working party ‘measuring sustainability in the absence of...2024-11-1951 min
The 5CsClimate Change: Is Mother Nature About to Hit the Panic Button?With our guest Sandy Trust, a distinguished actuary in the UK who sits on the council of of the IFOA based in the UK, we get into the one area nobody wants to look at. The Point of No Return. Sandy provides a comprehensive overview of the risks associated with climate change, emphasizing the importance of understanding temperature thresholds and tipping points. He highlight the interconnectedness of Earth's systems and the urgent need for collective action to mitigate the impacts of climate change before it is too late. This conversation serves as a stark reminder of the precarious state o...2024-11-1617 min
The 5CsImagining Catastrophe: The Key to Unlocking Climate ResilienceWith our guest Sandy Trust, a distinguished actuary in the UK who sits on the council of of the IFOA based in the UK, we continue the conversation about the intersection of climate change and risk management.In this episode, we cover, -Understanding Psychological Barriers-The Role of Imagination in Risk Management-The Importance of a Holistic View-Systemic Nature of Risks-Holistic Perspective in Climate Change-Conservative Nature of Risk Management vs. Scientific Caution-Emphasizing Potential Dangers-Climate Sensitivity and P...2024-11-0919 min
The 5CsThe Most Dangerous Study in Climate Economics: What Are We Missing?With our guest Sandy Trust, a distinguished actuary in the UK who sits on the council of of the IFOA based in the UK, we continue the conversation about the intersection of climate change and risk management.In this episode, we cover, The Flawed Methodologies in Climate Risk Assessment-The Problem with Historical Data-The Danger of Peer-Reviewed Misinterpretations-Psychological and Communication Barriers-The Importance of Updated Models-Historical Context and Lessons LearnedFurther reading:2022 - Tipping points with Sir David K...2024-11-0221 min
The 5CsWhy Did the Actuary Cross the Road? To Avoid Climate Catastrophes!With our guest Sandy Trust, a distinguished actuary in the UK who sits on the council of of the IFOA based in the UK, we begin the series with a look under hood at the role of actuaries. Actuaries are the unsung heroes in the financial world, particularly when it comes to long-term financial commitments like pensions. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that pension schemes can meet their obligations to pay out pensions, which often span several decades. This requires meticulous planning and a deep understanding of various risk factors. We cover the following main areas:2024-10-2620 min
The Actuary podcastThe Actuary podcast | Episode 1Welcome to the first episode of The Actuary’s series of video podcasts. Find intriguing chat and professional insights from inspiring leaders and fellow actuaries.Join host Jon Watkins for 30 minutes as he meets IFoA president Kartina Tahir Thomson, Polly Cripps of the IFoA’s Pensions Gap Working Party, and sustainability actuary Alex Martin.www.theactuary.comThis Podcast is sponsored by Milliman.2024-10-2433 min
The Brand Called YouFrom Math to Strategy: How Actuaries Drive Innovation in a Changing World | Kalpana Shah, Board Chair, Past President & Founder, IFoA Board, Institute and Faculty of ActuariesKalpana Shah, a trailblazer in the actuarial world, shares her incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming the Board Chair at the Institute of Actuaries. With decades of experience in risk management, she discusses the evolving insurance landscape, the impact of technology, and how actuaries can lead in an age of innovation. Kalpana's insights on leadership, resilience, and breaking barriers offer inspiration for professionals across industries.
00:36- About Kalpana Shah
Kalpana is a Board Chair.
She's a portfolio non-executive Director and Immediate Past President and founder of the IFoA board at the Institute a...2024-10-1523 min
Live With The MaverickEpisode 98: Quantitative ProfessionalsMy guest for Episode 98 is Cathy Lyn, FIA, FSA, IFoA Council Member and Retired Actuary.The theme for the episode is 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀.Cathy and I explore the following topics:✅ Running for IFoA Council and what she seeks to contribute✅ Nurturing a competitive quantitative workforce✅ The importance of mathematical rigor in society✅ Why quantitative professionals need to have a seat at the table✅ How quantitative professionals make countries more competitive ✅ How actuaries and engineers can work together to develop systems✅ Quantitative opportunities in housing, transportation, and agriculture✅ Changing societal attitudes towards paying for competency✅ Closing educational gaps in developing a quanti...2024-09-251h 02
Actuarial TalkActuarial Talk: Hetul PatelIn Hetul's words; 'I often get asked “what does an Actuary do?”. Well, my job is to make the companies I work for great.'As a qualified actuary with over 20 years in the insurance industry for companies including Catlin, Asia Capital Re and Liberty Mutual, Hetul can offer much more than that.He is a global leader who thinks technology and people will be the key to the future of insurance. Hetul is a big advocate of Insurtech and developing talent and mentors start-ups on the Plug and Play ecosystem, alongside work with aspiring IFoA...2024-08-0734 minLive With The MaverickEpisode 79: Actuaries in Leadership - Part 8My guest for Episode 79 is Kalpana Shah, FIA, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟴.Kalpana and I explore the following topics:✅ The importance of resilience for people in leadership positions ✅ Her inspiration behind running for IFoA President ✅ IFoA key strategic initiatives ✅ Her views on the actuarial profession ✅ The role of actuaries in the decision-making process✅ Skills actuaries need to become effective decision-makers ✅ What actuaries can do to improve their presentation skills ✅ Areas of opportunity for the actuarial professionIf you are interested in learning from an actuary who is leading one of the three glo2024-03-0541 min
Actuarial PeopleMeet Helena Ingram!Helena is an Actuary, People Development Specialist and Executive Coach at WTW. She moved from the traditional actuarial path into people development a number of years ago, and now works to understand the learning & development needs of a range of colleagues from junior actuarial trainees through to very experienced client facing consultants, designing and delivering L&D solutions.We discuss Helena’s entry into the actuarial profession, becoming a qualified actuary, working in small and large consultancies, moving internally into L&D, her passion for lifelong learning, and her role as a member of the IF...2024-01-2355 minActuarial PeopleMeet Richard Galbraith!Richard is an experienced Actuary & Director of Enterprise Risk Management for Europe at Canada Life.After getting a feel for his career journey to date, we explore his experience of working in different countries, his passion for helping people to think differently, striving to help the global development of the actuarial profession via volunteering for the IFoA and the International Actuarial Association, and Richard's role as a coach. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation, his openness, thoughtfulness and fantastic breadth of experience both in and outside of the 'day job' allowed me to get t...2023-12-1957 minInsurance UncutS4 Ep. 6 - GIRO 2023 – wrap up with Laura CurtisInsurance Uncut went on the road to Edinburgh for the actuarial profession’s 50th GIRO general insurance conference.
The final episode in this mini-series is with Laura Curtis, Chair of the IFoA General Insurance Lifelong Learning Committee, responsible for organising GIRO.
We discuss:
- Reflections from GIRO.
- Tips if you are looking to get more involved in the IFoA and its research activities.
- Laura’s career journey through insurance.2023-11-1719 minInsurance UncutS4 Ep. 2 - GIRO 2023 – what happened on WednesdayInsurance Uncut went on the road to Edinburgh for the actuarial profession’s 50th GIRO general insurance conference.
From day 1 of GIRO 2023 have three great conversations to bring you:
• The IFoA Present, Kalpana Shah, about her aims for her presidency and key themes at the conferences.
• Laura Evans, Chief Actuary at Flood Re, who gave us the highlights from the two talks she is giving at the conference (‘To price flood risk-reflective or not?’ and ‘Flood events that make us think?’) and how Dr Tara Shine’s plenary set the scene for climate change to be a key theme for the conference...2023-11-0224 min
Actuarial TalkActuarial Talk: Laura CurtisLaura is the Chair of the GI Lifelong Learning Committee (GILL) and a Senior ERM Manager at Ki Insurance. She is a passionate advocate for volunteering and has previously volunteered in a range of roles for the IFoA including examining, curriculum rewrites, and as a member of both the GI Education and CPD subcommittee and Herd Mentality working party. Outside of this Laura currently volunteers for Your Place (https://your-place.org.uk/) and Wapping Youth FC, alongside other ad-hoc volunteering.The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Laura's story.Send us a message!2023-09-2043 minActuarial PeopleMeet Masimba Zata!This week I'm delighted to be joined by Masimba Zata. Masimba is a Director in the Insurance Solutions business at Moody's Analytics. He is also an IFoA Council Member, a member of the Board of Trustees for the IFoA Foundation and a visiting lecturer at Queen Mary University.Masimba shares his story to date, from where he first discovered the actuarial profession, beginning his career as a pensions actuary, transitioning to insurance, moving up into senior positions, and his passion for playing an active role in the development of the profession as a whole.2023-09-051h 08
V-FM: The Pensions PodcastVFM Special #4: the DWP value for money consultation response (and summer chat)In this episode of V-FM, the Pensions Podcast, Nico and Darren chat through some high level reactions to the DWP's value for money consultation response. They also have a good old chin wag about the news, including transfer times, short term politics getting in the way of longer term policy development and concern about recently announced governance changes at the IFoA.
2023-08-041h 03V-FM: The Pensions PodcastVFM Special #4: the DWP value for money consultation response (and summer chat)In this episode of V-FM, the Pensions Podcast, Nico and Darren chat through some high level reactions to the DWP's value for money consultation response. They also have a good old chin wag about the news, including transfer times, short term politics getting in the way of longer term policy development and concern about recently announced governance changes at the IFoA.
2023-08-041h 03Insurance UncutS3 Ep. 8 - The next health crisis?This week we are talking to Stuart McDonald MBE, Partner at LCP, about what we’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic a few years on and how prepared we are for the next health crisis.
We discuss:
• Stuart’s groundbreaking work with the IFoA COVID-19 Actuaries Response Group.
• The long term impacts from COVID-19 and how well the UK is prepared for the next pandemic.
• Anti-microbial resistance and UK health inequalities.2023-05-2535 minLive With The MaverickEpisode 48: Actuaries in Leadership - Part 4My guest for Episode 48 is Tan Suee Chieh, FIA, Past President at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟰.Suee Chieh and I explore the following topics:✅ His motivation for becoming an actuary✅ Frank Redington’s famous mantra and its importance✅ Qualities instrumental for effective leadership✅ His most consequential leadership challenge✅ Lessons from his IFoA Presidency✅ Tips for junior actuaries to navigate their careers✅ Tips for senior actuaries transitioning to retirement If you are interested in learning from someone who has held several executive roles in insurance and risk management, you want to listen to this.2023-04-1926 minInsurance UncutS3 Ep. 4 - Liability exposure managementThis week we are discussing liability exposure management with Ramiz Mohamed who is Head of Casualty Exposure Management at Hiscox and chair of the new IFoA working party on liability exposure management.
We discuss:
• The differences between liability and property exposure management.
• What are the key challenges and techniques used within liability exposure management?
• Deep dives into social inflation and climate change litigation2023-03-3030 min
InsurTech Business SeriesWomen in Insurance: Untapped Value for the African IndustryHello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from youWe discussed the realities of insurance in Africa being male-dominated, opportunities that inclusion brings and possible solutions, action points needed to change this reality for good.SpeakersAdeolu Adewumi-Zer - MD/CEO, Allianz NigeriaJihan Abass - Founder/CEO, Lami Insurance TechnologyRashidat Adebisi - ED/Chief Client Officer, AXA MansardMarjorie Ngwenya - Past President, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries IFoABimbo Onakomaiya - Vice President, Professional Insurance Ladies Association of Nigeria2023-02-011h 20
The Lean Construction Blog's PodcastEpisode 22 - Will Lichtig : The origins of the integrated form of agreement (IFOA)Watch on YoutubeWill Lichtig is Executive VP and Chief of Staff at The Boldt Company. Many know Will by his informal title, "Chief Provocateur." Will was the author of the original Integrated Form of Agreement and has been central to the development and implementation of lean processes for target value design, lean production planning and control, Built in Quality, lean problem solving, and other key processes that provide innovative approaches to project delivery. Saying that he is a leader in the lean and integrated project delivery movement almost understates his importance to our community. He is a...2022-12-081h 11
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)A practical guide to climate change for risk management actuaries - A discussionBrandon Horowitz is joined by some of the authors of the IFoA's practical guide to climate change for risk management actuaries to discuss some key questions raised by the guide, including:
What are the challenges around climate change?
How does climate impact on a financial institutions value chain? And why do we need to look across all of the value chain? How does this link in with some of the metrics (e.g. scope 1,2 and 3)
Why do we have the deep dives on climate modelling risk? (link in with area of actuaries expertise and difference between climate scenarios...2022-11-2237 minThe Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)A practical guide to climate change for risk management actuaries - An introductionAhead of a longer discussion, Brandon Horowitz is joined by some of the authors of the IFoA's practical guide to climate change for risk management actuaries, to introduce the guide and how it can help actuaries in their work.
Brandon's guests are:
Wendy Walford (chair of the working party) is head of climate risk, includes how the risk management framework allows for climate risk and what climate risk is for a large financial institution.
Mayukh Gayen is a risk and modelling consultant and climate change analytics lead which involves understanding the modelling and understand...2022-11-2208 minLive With The MaverickEpisode 27: Actuaries in Leadership - Part 2My guest for Episode 27 is Matt Saker, FIA, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮. Matt and I explore the following topics:✅ The current landscape for actuaries in the UK✅ Leadership lessons from his role as Group Chief Actuary at Aviva✅ IFoA key strategic initiatives✅ His experience as IFoA President✅ The future of the actuarial professionIf you are interested in learning from an actuary who is currently leading one of the three global actuarial societies, you want to listen to this.My Website: maverickactuary.com2022-11-0130 min
Significance with Don MüllerMarjorie Ngwenya: Living Your Best Authentic LifeDon chats to recently appointed external member of the Prudential Committee Member of the Bank Of England Marjorie Ngwenya. Marjorie is an actuary, coach, speaker, consultant and non-executive director who is passionate about personal development.
She is a Past President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), headquartered in the UK. She was elected by the IFoA Council to become the first president based outside the UK. She is also the youngest president in the organisation’s 160 year history, the third female and the first person of colour.
About Significance with Don Müller:
2022-10-0745 minLive With The MaverickEpisode 18: Dynamic Career Paths for ActuariesMy guest for Episode 18 is Marjorie Ngwenya, FIA, Leadership and Life Purpose Coach, and Past President at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. The theme for the episode is 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.Marjorie and I explore the following topics:✅ What it takes to thrive in high impact positions✅ Navigating the board room as an actuary✅ The importance of personal accountability✅ Personal branding through an authentic lens✅ Lessons learned from her IFoA Presidency✅ Her new role on the Prudential Regulation CommitteeIf you are interested in learning about a truly dynamic actuarial career path that traverses several domains, institutions, and executive leadership roles, you wa2022-09-0928 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Episode 8 – Impact Investing for PensionsIn this series we explore the Sustainable Development Goals and the role that actuaries can play in achieving the 2030 agenda.
In this episode Sustainability Board member and pensions actuary Neil Mitchell interviews Karen Shackleton about impact investing for pension funds. Karen is the founder of Pensions for Purpose, a non-executive director and Chair of the Board of Resonance Limited, a social impact investment company, Deputy Chair of the Strategic Investment Board at the Ministry of Justice, and she sits on the Advisory Council of the Impact Investing Institute. Neil and Karen discuss how the SDGs are relevant for impact...2022-07-2925 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)7. Sustainable development and the well-being of future generationsIn this episode of the SDG podcast series, Sustainability Board member, Shyam Gharial speaks to Jane Davidson, a former Welsh Assembly member in government between 1999 and 2011. As Minister for the Environment, Sustainability & Housing, Jane proposed legislation to make sustainable development the central organising principle for the government in Wales through what became known as the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act, which passed into law in 2015. Many other nations have been looking at how to implement similar legislation, including for the UK. The discussion touches on topics of intergenerational fairness, intragenerational fairness and the role that financial services can play i...2022-03-2347 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)The Diversity Advisory Group podcast: Celebrating our female leaders:In recognition of International Women’s Day, Rosalind Rossouw enjoyed a conversation with Louise Pryor (the President of the IFoA), Marjorie Ngwenya (a past President of the IFoA) and Lucy Saye (the Deputy Chair of the IFoA’s Sustainability Board).
This podcast discusses the opportunities and challenges facing female actuaries and women who are on the path to becoming an actuary. Louise, Marjorie and Lucy share their personal experiences and views. The discussion points include both female-specific and gender-neutral pearls of wisdom and inspiration.
Intro & Production: Rosalind Rossouw
Original music score written and performed by: Rosalind Rossouw
Guests: Louis...2022-03-0831 min
The FS Club PodcastThe Discount Process Is The Problem!Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3vEHDqG
Capitalisation leads to "fake news" (it hides too much). Simple and simplistic, discount rates are dangerous in everybody's hands. For long-term projects with specified intended outcomes, actuaries should stop using discount rates alone because cashflows are the key elements. If we can't do simple (discussed in presentation), can we really do complex?
Speaker:
After 4 years with Duncan C Fraser and 12 years with Clay & Partners, Jon Spain spent 28 years at GAD. His whole career was spent in DB pensions, previously advising a range of...2022-03-0144 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Net Zero Investment Portfolios - Episode 3: Railpen’s Net Zero investing journeyOur guests Michael Marshall, Head of Sustainable Ownership and Chandra Gopinathan, Senior Investment Manager (Sustainable Ownership) explain their roles at Railpen and how they are involved in Net Zero investing, what framework they use (and why) as well as some of the challenges they have experienced in moving to this approach.2022-02-2129 minThe Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Net Zero Investment Portfolios - Episode 2: Net Zero investing frameworks and the role of Climate Bonds and Green GiltsWe explore the logic behind Net Zero investing with Nick Silver, co-founder of the Climate Bonds Initiative, an actuary, economist and author of “Finance, Society and Sustainability”.
Nick discusses what the three main frameworks have in common and unpack the role of Climate Bonds, including Green Gilts, in achieving Net Zero ambitions or facilitating ‘Greenwashing’. 2022-01-1931 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)The IFoA Podcast - PilotThe IFoA podcast showcases the activities of our Members, who are engaged in a wide range of activities to influence society in the public interest.
In the pilot episode of our podcast you can listen to:
The editor of The Actuary magazine Dan Georgescu reflects on his tenure, explaining how he dealt with the challenge of Covid-19 and much more.
Then Louise Pryor discusses the recent COP26 summit, and reflects on the IFoA sustainability webinars.
2021-12-2222 min
The EBFC ShowOwner Driven Lean Construction Project Culture with John ZacharaJohn Zachara leads the program and capital budget management of a multiple-site acute care healthcare organization. He uses decades of project management experience to deliver a wide variety of project types including commercial, retail, hospital, clinical, research, educational, and religious facilities. When opportunities arise or problems come up, John knows how to leverage Lean Construction principles and techniques. He is an active member of the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Chicago Community of Practice (CoP) and a member of the first Integrated Form of Agreement (IFOA) project in Healthcare in Chicago.
John’s Roles include:
Own...2021-12-2252 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Net Zero Investment Portfolios - Episode 1: Prudential plc’s Net Zero investing journey (so far)Brandon Horwitz, co-chair of the IFoA Net Zero Portfolio Alignment Working Group discusses the journey Prudential plc has gone on towards making Net Zero investments with Kerry Adams-Strump, Prudential plc’s Director of Group ESG and Roelof Coertze, Senior Manager, Actuarial Function Team at Prudential plc (and also the co-chair of the Actuaries’ Carbon Collaboration).
Kerry and Roelof also talk about using the right investment framework along with the challenges faced in moving to a Net Zero approach.
2021-12-1323 min
The Actuary podcastWelcome to The Actuary podcastsThis podcast series from The Actuary magazine, the official magazine of the IFoA, will bring news, opinions and tips to help actuaries stay informed about policies and practice developments affecting their work. If you'd like to recommend a topic, be a part of the discussion or sponsor an episode and gain exposure across a highly engaged audience, please email theactuary-sales@redactive.co.uk.2021-09-1600 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)6. Disaster ProtectionThe latest IFoA SDG’s podcast focuses on Disaster Protection with Daniel Clarke from the Centre for Disaster Protection (CDP).
In this episode, Shyam Gharial explores how Daniel’s work is linked to many of the SDGs, including climate change, inequality decent work, partnerships for the goals, and how an actuarial skillset can be utilised in this area of work.
Daniel’s work aims to improve efficiencies in the areas of Disaster Risk Financing. The CDP’s role in the Crisis Lookout Coalition is highlighted in their call for G7 leaders to better predict and prepare for crises...2021-08-2529 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Expanding Horizons podcast series — Episode 3 with Tom PhilpA discussion with Tom Philp, CEO of Maximum Information, about his vision of the changes needed around exposure management, his own experiences as an academic, as a catastrophe modeller, and how the insurance industry should view risk. 2021-08-0947 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Expanding Horizons podcast series — Episode 2 with Geoff Saville and Nalan CabiA discussion with Geoff Saville and Nalan Cabi on how the industry can bridge the gap between the practitioners and academia, the common mistakes made by insurers when modelling catastrophe risk, and a discussion specifically on flood modelling. 2021-08-0946 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Expanding Horizons podcast series — Episode 1 with Tan Suee ChiehIn the first episode, we introduce the podcast series with an interview with Tan Suee Chieh on his vision for the IFoA during his tenure as the IFoA President (2020-2021). Hear him talk about his vision, adaptability of the IFoA during the pandemic, and some experiences from his long and successful career. 2021-08-0939 min
Actuarial Podcast[S3.E4] Nguyễn Thùy Linh, Deputy Chief Actuary tại MB Ageas Life - Cân bằng giữa gia đình và sự nghiệpCó lẽ đối với chúng ta thì ấn tượng đầu tiên về các Actuary thường là những người khô khan và ít nói phải không? Nhưng khách mời trong tập podcast ngày hôm nay - chị Nguyễn Thùy Linh (Deputy Chief Actuary tại MB Ageas Life) sẽ khiến chúng ta thay đổi cách nhìn về các Actuary đấy.Một điều đặc biệt nữa về chị Linh chính là chị đã hoàn thành các bài thi của Hiệp hội IFoA - Hiệp hội Actuary tại Anh - chỉ tr...2021-06-1823 minActuarial Podcast[S3.E1] Huỳnh Ngọc Thiên Lý, Actuarial Assistant tại Úc: Người hướng ngoại có phù hợp với Actuary không?Nhắc đến ngành Actuary, chắc hẳn rất nhiều bạn trẻ sẽ nghĩ rằng sinh viên ngành này dành phần lớn quãng đời sinh viên của mình vùi đầu vào sách vở, và hiếm khi tham gia vào các hoạt động ngoại khóa,... Tuy nhiên, vị khách mời đặc biệt của chúng ta trong số tuần này, chị Ly Huynh, hiện tại đang là Actuarial Assistant tại công ty Berry Actuarial Planning, Australia sẽ chứng minh r...2021-05-2836 minActuarial Podcast[S2.E1] Gặp gỡ anh Nguyễn Thái Nam - Actuary tại AnhỞ một đất nước có nền kinh tế thuộc top đầu thế giới như Anh thì Actuary được coi là một trong những ngành nghề được săn đón nhất. Vậy trong một môi trường phát triển như vậy thì làm Actuary có thực sự áp lực như chúng ta nghĩ?Hãy cùng đi tìm câu trả lời với vị khách mời đầu tiên của season 2 - anh Nguyễn Thái Nam - Pricing Actuary tại Access Reinsurance thuộc Pacific Life UK nhé. Khách mời củ...2021-04-1631 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Exploring the Change - A Global ProfessionIn the latest episode of our 'Exploring the Change' series Nicholas Yeo and BaiYan Cao discuss with IFoA President Tan Suee Chieh the global reach of the actuarial profession and what this perspective means for actuaries now and in the future.2021-03-1753 min
The Bigger PictureEpisode 10 - Risky VicissitudeAs the globe is literally heating up everyday, so is the debate on what is probably the biggest topic of our times: Climate Change. And complacency in this issue is tantamount to moths running toward a flame. At the same time, it becomes imperative that discussions around it remain rooted in its academics and realities.
This is where we decided to step in. We present to you the 10th episode of The Bigger Picture, where our hosts talk to Mr. Alasdair Mullins-Smith, Senior manager at PwC, a qualified actuary and fellow of the IFoA...2021-03-1036 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)5. Universal OwnershipIn this episode sustainability board member Lucy Saye speaks to Dr Ellen Quigley from the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk at Cambridge University on the topic of Universal Ownership. We explore the relevance of Universal Ownership to actuarial practice and the achievement of the SDG’s, covering topics such as climate change, inequality, the Covid 19 pandemic and actions Universal Owners such as pension funds and Life insurers can take to mitigate systemic risks.
More information about Universal Ownership can be found in the following papers:
Universal Ownership in the Anthropocene: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm...2021-03-0443 min
The Analytics ShowE47 - Bryce Shepherd - Growth of Actuarial Science Through the Lens of Data AnalyticsBryce Shephard is the Head of Strategy, Life and Health APAC at PartneRe (NYSE: PRE-H), a global reinsurer providing multi-line reinsurance to insurance companies with a total capital of over $9 billion.
His responsibilities include developing and growing PartnerRe in the Asia-Pacific region and researching and creating the market and client strategies aligning with the company’s risk tolerance and financial ambitions.
He has been working in the field of pricing and product development for over 15 years specialising in the insurance industry.
Starting as an Actuarial Analyst at Suncorp, Bryce has evolved through various bu...2021-02-2158 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)4. Mental HealthIn this episode, Melissa Leitner (Swiss Re, and Sustainability board volunteer) speaks to Sumit Misra (Bupa) and Kenneth McIvor (Willis Towers Watson) about how mental health is reflected in the SDGs, what the insurance industry is doing to better support people with mental health challenges, and the IFoA working party advancing this important work.
2021-02-0325 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Exploring the change - Grey swansIFoA President Tan Suee Chieh and Matthew Edwards of Willis Towers Watson discuss the concept of 'grey swans' - world changing events from COVID-19 to the emergence of AI where the actuarial skill set can played a major role in mitigating risk.2021-02-0150 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Brexit Podcast Series: Episode 5In Episode 5, the IFoA’s Media Relations Manager Sonia Sequeira spoke to IFoA Fellows Stewart Mitchell and Cat Drummond. Both are partners at Lane Clark and Peacock, specialising in insurance consulting. Listen to this episode to hear more about the possible impact of Brexit on those working in General Insurance.2020-12-2220 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Exploring the change -New fields, new skillsIn this podcast, IFoA President Tan Suee Chieh and Marisa Hall, co-head of the Wills Towers Watson Thinking Ahead Institute explore how new fields and new skills are shaping the future of the profession. 2020-12-1839 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)3. Decent Work and Economic GrowthIn this episode, Sustainability board member Lucy Saye speaks to Lisa Morgan from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) about SDG 8 decent work and economic growth and her work in the impact insurance team at the ILO.
For more information about topics discussed in this episode please see the links below:
https://www.ilo.org/global/lang--en/index.htm
http://www.impactinsurance.org/
https://www.unepfi.org/psi/
https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/green-jobs/WCMS_213842/lang--en/index.htm
Book recommendation: “Actuaries in Microinsurance: Managing Risk for the Underserved” Blacker J and Yang M, 20152020-12-1534 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Brexit Podcast Series: Episode 4In Episode 4, the IFoA’s Media Relations Manager Sonia Sequeira spoke to IFoA Fellows Nick Dumbreck, Kartina Tahir-Thompson and Grahame Stott about the IFoA’s relationship with the Actuarial Association of Europe (AAE). Listen to this episode to hear more about the IFoA’s ongoing work with the AAE and how the two organisations plan to move forward in 2021 and beyond.2020-12-0916 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)1: How can actuaries contribute to achieving the SDG's?In this episode, Sustainability board member, Lucy Saye speaks to Dr Beate Degen and Past President Marjorie Ngwenya to discuss how the SDG’s interact with actuarial practice and the roles actuaries can play in achieving the SDG’s. 2020-12-0729 minThe Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)2: BiodiversityIn this episode, Chair of the Sustainability Board Nick Spencer speaks to Aled Jones (Global Sustainability Institute, Anglia Ruskin) and Gillian Rutherford (Swiss Re) to discuss the impact of biodiversity on the insurance and finance industries. 2020-12-0722 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Exploring the change - A vision of the futureOne of the biggest topics in the actuarial world is the need to articulate a new vision of what the profession is and what it can contribute to our shared global society. In this new podcast series, IFoA President Tan Suee Chieh explores how the profession is changing.2020-12-0131 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Brexit Podcast Series: Episode 3 Chris ReynoldsEpisode 3 - In Episode 3, the IFoA’s Head of Public Affairs spoke to Chris Reynolds, Chair of the IFoA’s Health and Care Board, about the potential implications of Brexit for actuaries working in the health and care space. In this episode hear how Brexit might impact protection product policy holders, the social care system, the UK’s access to medicine and medical supplies and what might happen on gender neutral pricing for UK policyholders.
2020-09-1626 min
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)Brexit Podcast Series: Episode 2 - Karen BrollyIn Episode 2, IFoA Policy Manager Catherine Burtle spoke to Karen Brolly, Chair of the Life Insurance Board, about the potential implications of Brexit for UK based Life insurance customers. This episode covers consumer protections, and the practicalities of Brexit for customers, as well as the potential broader implications for financial stability and longevity/morbidity. 2020-08-1115 min