Nebraska's Actuarial Science Club Podcast

Matt Ringler
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Listen in while we interview some of Insurance's most influential leaders and Nebraska's most involved actuarial alumni!

  1. 08/23/2021

    Informational Interview - Mary Hegemann - Principal @ Wakely

    In this episode, Matt hosts Mary Hegemann, who is an alumnus from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She is currently a Principal and Consulting Actuary at Wakely. Mary and I talk about her background and how the pandemic could potentially shape the future of emerging risks. Enjoy!

    46 min

  2. 07/19/2021

    Informational Interview - Jon Forster - COO of Medical Risk Managers

    Welcome back! Turns out wrapping up my senior year with 19 credit hours and moving to an entirely new state takes a lot of time away from podcasting. Nevertheless, we are back and kicking things off strong with hosting Jon Forster. Jon is the COO of Medical Risk Managers and in this episode, we take a deep dive into his background and also talk about his new podcast "Jon Forster Talks To Dynamic Leaders". Check it out on Spotify using this link: https://open.spotify.com/show/67Hbjv6ZD9XFJqKEQd4v0k. Enjoy!!!

    47 min

  3. 07/18/2021

    Informational Interview - David Ruiz - Chief Financial Actuary @ Pacific Life

    This week I had the great pleasure of interviewing David Ruiz who is currently a Vice President and Chief Financial Actuary for the Life Division of Pacific Life.   In this episode, David and I discuss his work abroad experience, his involvement within the SOA, and the financial/valuation side of the actuarial profession.

    31 min

  4. 10/19/2020

    Information Interview - Maddie Balfany - Recruiter @ Ameritas

    This week Ms. Charlie Brockhaus takes over and interviews Maddie Balfany! Maddie, a recruiter at the Life Insurance company, Ameritas, is a recent graduate of Nebraska's College of Business. In this episode, Charlie and Maddie discuss Maddie's story, her college involvement, how Maddie stumbled on recruiting, and some tips and tricks for those currently going through the process. Enjoy!

    25 min

  5. 10/05/2020

    Informational Interview - Hannah Wickard - Actaury @ Mutual of Omaha

    This week I had the great pleasure of hosting Hannah Wickard, an Actuary at Mutual of Omaha, who has been modeling COVID-19. In this episode, we discuss the insurance industry's initial COVID-19 expectations, modeling during a pandemic, and COVID's lasting impact and legacy on the life insurance industry.

    38 min

  6. 09/21/2020

    Informational Interview - Steve Armstrong & Jessica Leong - President and President elect of the CAS

    This week we decided to switch things up a bit! In this very special episode, I had the great pleasure of hosting the current president of the CAS (Steve Armstong) and president-elect of the CAS (Jessica Leong)! In this episode, we discuss some of the implications COVID-19 can leave on the insurance industry, how Tesla could provide some helpful disruption for Actuaries and the everchanging future of the Casualty Actuarial Society. Enjoy!

    35 min

  7. 08/29/2020

    Informational Interview – Sam Futterman – Actuarial Associate @ Ameritas

    This week I had the great pleasure of interviewing Sam Futterman, a recent graduate of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln and Actuarial Associate at Ameritas. Sam is easily one of the hardest working actuarial students I knew while in college and he achieved his ASA and CERA all while pursuing his actuarial degree!  In this episode, we talk about Sam's experience with exams, share a few motivational quotes, and emphasize the importance of a strong mindset when going through the process of becoming a credentialed Actuary. Enjoy!

    40 min

  8. 08/27/2020

    Informational Interview - Will Barlow - Associate Actuary @ Humana

    This week I had the great pleasure of interviewing Will Barlow, who is currently an Associate Actuary at Humana! In this episode, we dive into Will's professional journey and how he stumbled upon the actuarial science field. He also provides his insights and wisdom on his transition into the field. As a prelude to commencing his actuarial career, Will worked as a teacher, engineer, and tutor.

    41 min
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