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  1. 2 days ago

    Robotics

    Robotics is rapidly moving from specialized environments into everyday life—from drones supporting insurance claims and driverless vehicles operating on public roads to robotic-assisted surgery, rehabilitation and patient care. As these systems become more capable and autonomous, they also raise important questions about safety, liability, data, cybersecurity and trust. In this episode of the Get Plugged In Podcast, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, speaks with Dr. Raymond Sheh, an AI Risk Management Researcher in NIST's Information Technology Laboratory, a Guest Researcher in NIST's Engineering Laboratory, and an Associate Research Scientist at Johns Hopkins University. They explore the current state of robotics, how AI is advancing robotic capabilities, the opportunities and risks emerging across insurance and healthcare, and the role that standards, testing and independent evaluation can play in determining whether robotic systems are safe and reliable. Dr. Sheh also shares his practical test for determining when robots are truly becoming intelligent. For actuaries and insurance professionals, understanding how robotics may affect liability, healthcare, data, cybersecurity and risk management will become increasingly important as these technologies evolve. Explore additional tools, research and resources from the Society of Actuaries Research Institute at soa.org/Research Institute and visit the Artificial Intelligence landing page to connect with AI enthusiasts and stay informed about the latest developments. Visit our Artificial Intelligence landing page Send us your feedback at AI-Insights@soa.org

  2. 3 Sept

    AI Efficiency to AI Trust

    AI Efficiency to AI Trust Artificial intelligence offers organizations tremendous opportunities for speed and scale—but how can they ensure trust, judgment and accountability keep pace? In this episode of the Get Plugged In Podcast, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, is joined by Steven Abel, Partner at Oliver Wyman, to explore the practical use, governance and oversight of artificial intelligence. The conversation examines why AI-generated outputs can appear credible even when the underlying analysis may be incomplete or incorrect, how organizations can maintain professional skepticism as AI adoption expands, and what controls are needed to understand and reconstruct significant AI-influenced decisions. Steven also shares his perspective on the role actuaries could play in governing and validating consequential AI systems in the years ahead. Tune in to learn how organizations and actuarial professionals can move beyond AI efficiency toward building greater trust, accountability and effective governance. Visit our Artificial Intelligence landing page Send us your feedback at AI-Insights@soa.org

  3. 7 Jul

    AI-Based Synthetic Medical Claims Data Generation

    In this episode of Get Plugged In, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, welcomes Shea Parkes, Actuary and FSA, and one of the authors of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute report, AI-Based Synthetic Medical Claims Data Generation: A Practical Guide for Actuaries. The conversation explores how generative AI can be used to create realistic, privacy-preserving synthetic medical claims data to support research, model development, education, and actuarial analytics. Shea discusses why synthetic data is a promising solution for actuaries and healthcare researchers, how different data-generation approaches can support structure-focused and analytics-focused use cases, and what privacy considerations actuaries should keep in mind when working with AI-generated data. Listen in to learn more about the opportunities, trade-offs, and practical applications of synthetic medical claims data for the actuarial profession. Check out the report:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2026/synthetic-medical-claims-data/ Visit our Artificial Intelligence landing page Send us your feedback at AI-Insights@soa.org

  4. 18 Jun

    Rethinking Insurance with Behavioral Science and Artificial Intelligence

    In this episode of the Get Plugged In podcast, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, explores the intersection of behavioral science and artificial intelligence in insurance. Dale is joined by Peter Hovard, VP, Chief Behavioural Scientist at Reinsurance Group of America and PhD in Experimental Psychology, and Rosmery Cruz, Executive Director of Behavioural Data Science for a discussion on how behavioral insights and AI are reshaping insurance decisions, product design, communication, and sensitive consumer interactions. Listeners will hear practical perspectives on how behavioral science has already improved insurance experiences, how AI may change consumer expectations, and what exciting developments may be ahead for actuaries and insurance professionals. Listen in to learn how behavioral science and AI can help rethink the future of insurance. Visit our Artificial Intelligence landing page Send us your feedback at AI-Insights@soa.org

    Rethinking Insurance with Behavioral Science and Artificial Intelligence

  5. 29 May

    An Interview with Professor Feng

    In this episode of Get Plugged In, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, speaks with Professor Runhuan Feng, PhD, FSA, CERA, about actuarial education, global risk management, and the fast-evolving role of technology in the profession. Professor Feng shares insights from his academic journey across China, Canada, and the United States, and discusses how Tsinghua University is preparing students to work at the intersection of actuarial science, AI, machine learning, financial technology, public policy, and emerging industries. The conversation explores how China's approach to innovation, government involvement, health insurance, autonomous vehicles, and digital finance is shaping new opportunities for actuaries worldwide. Listeners will gain a global perspective on actuarial education and the profession's expanding role in solving real-world problems across markets and cultures. Send us your feedback at AI-Insights@soa.org

    An Interview with Professor Feng

  6. 24 Apr

    AI and Climate Risk

    In this episode of the Get Plugged In Podcast, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, speaks with Carlos Arocha, FSA, Managing Partner at Arocha & Associates GmbH in Zurich, Switzerland, about the growing role of artificial intelligence in understanding and managing climate risk. Together, they explore why climate risk can be difficult to measure using traditional actuarial methods and how AI can help actuaries assess individual assets, improve hazard modeling, strengthen scenario testing, and better understand transition risk. This conversation offers timely insights for actuaries looking to enhance their climate risk analysis with more advanced tools and approaches. Tune in to hear practical perspectives on how AI can support the profession as climate-related risks continue to evolve. Visit our Artificial Intelligence landing page Send us your feedback at AI-Insights@soa.org

    AI and Climate Risk

  7. 9 Apr

    AI Solutions for Life Underwriting

    In this episode of the Get Plugged In Podcast, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, speaks with Whitney Barnes, Director of Sales, Insurance at DigitalOwl, about how artificial intelligence is being applied in the life underwriting space. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in risk assessment, Whitney shares insights on the evolution of underwriting, the challenges of working with messy real-world medical data, and the operational changes that occur when underwriting teams begin to trust AI-organized information. Their conversation explores where AI can create measurable value, including improvements in turnaround time, workflow efficiency, and consistency in underwriting decisions. They also discuss the importance of transparency, auditability, and thoughtful change management when insurers move from AI pilots to scalable enterprise solutions. This episode offers a practical look at how insurers are using AI to support underwriters and rethink traditional underwriting workflows. Visit our Artificial Intelligence landing page Send us your feedback at AI-Insights@soa.org

    AI Solutions for Life Underwriting

  8. 4 Mar

    Practical AI for Actuarial Modeling

    In this episode of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute's Get Plugged In podcast series, AI Insights, host Dale Hall sits down with Igor Nikitin, CEO and Co-Founder of Nice Technologies, for a practical conversation on what AI can (and can't) do for actuarial modeling today. Igor shares real-world examples of AI in action and discusses how AI can support model development through explanation, testing, documentation, and review—while also highlighting where the hype outpaces reality. The discussion covers how to evaluate AI value, spot red flags (like limited domain training data and "black box" outputs), and build the governance and accountability needed to maintain trust when AI is involved in actuarial work. Listeners will also hear Igor's advice for actuarial organizations starting their AI journey: start small, establish privacy and usage guidelines, require citations and second reviews, and always model costs at production scale before committing to major investments.

    Practical AI for Actuarial Modeling
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  • Creator
    Society of Actuaries
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
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