The Saudi Actuary Podcast

Ashwag Alzahrani

This podcast was created to serve the following purposes: (a)Promote the Actuarial Profession: To elevate the visibility and reputation of the actuarial profession in Saudi Arabia and enhance its public perception. (b)Share Localized Knowledge: To provide a trusted reference on actuarial topics related to insurance, healthcare, pensions, employee benefits, finance, and investment—with a particular focus on the Saudi market. (c)Foster Collaboration:To build and strengthen professional connections among actuaries in Saudi Arabia and across the international actuarial community.

Episodes

  1. 12/23/2024

    تأمين السيارات في المملكة العربية السعودية: نظرة عامة من منظور اكتواري

    في هذه الحلقة، نقدم نظرة شاملة على سوق التأمين على السيارات في المملكة العربية السعودية، ونناقش أهم العوامل التي تؤثر على هذا القطاع الحيوي. كما نسلط الضوء على الأساليب الاكتوارية المستخدمة في تسعير التأمين على السيارات، وكيف يتم تحليل المخاطر وتحديد الأسعار بشكل علمي ومدروس. إذا كنت مهتمًا بفهم أعمق عن التأمين على السيارات أو ترغب في التعرف على دور الاكتواريين في هذا المجال، فإن هذه الحلقة ستقدم لك رؤى قيمة ومعلومات ثرية

    24 min

  2. 11/15/2024

    Actuaries Beyond Insurance: Transforming Saudi Housing Market

    Welcome to The Actuary Podcast, where we dive into the world of actuarial science, risk management, and financial insights. Today, we're honored to have Syed Imran, Chief Actuary at the Real Estate Development Fund, as our guest. In this episode, we'll explore the unique role of an actuary within the housing sector and discuss the critical impact of actuarial insights on housing and real estate development. We hope you enjoy the conversation

    55 min

  3. 09/28/2024

    Chief Risk Officer- A domain for Actuaries in Saudi Arabia

    Welcome to the actuary podcast, where we dive into the world of actuarial science, risk management, and financial insights. Today, we're honored to have Dr. Paul Sweeting with us. Dr. Sweeting is a renowned actuary and expert in risk management with a wealth of experience from leading roles in the insurance and pension sectors. Enjoy the interview.

    43 min

  4. 08/27/2024

    Health Insurance Market in Saudi Arabia

    We take an in-depth look at the health insurance market in Saudi Arabia. We explored crucial topics such as: - Health Benefit Schedules - Article 11 - Competition in the Health Insurance Market - Rating Methods and Factors - The Role of Underwriting - Data Challenges and Medical Trend Analysis - Key Risks Facing the Market Joining me in this insightful discussion are two key industry leaders: 🔹 Nasser Aljudayi - Leading the actuarial and data analytics functions at Bupa Arabia  🔹 Dave Dillon - Senior Vice President and Principal at Lewis & Ellis US.

    47 min
  5. An Appointed Actuary Perspective of the KSA Actuarial Landscape - Past and Present

    07/28/2024

    An Appointed Actuary Perspective of the KSA Actuarial Landscape - Past and Present

    In the insurance industry, actuaries play a crucial role in helping regulators protect solvency. They are deeply involved in analyzing and shaping insurance regulations to ensure the financial integrity of the insurance system through robust programs and strong companies. Actuaries ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and oversee the fulfillment of these requirements within insurance companies.  In this episode Ashwag Alzahrani interviews Shivash Baghool, Managing Director of Lux Actauries, to discuss the evoluation of the actuarial profession in Saudi Arabia

    45 min
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This podcast was created to serve the following purposes: (a)Promote the Actuarial Profession: To elevate the visibility and reputation of the actuarial profession in Saudi Arabia and enhance its public perception. (b)Share Localized Knowledge: To provide a trusted reference on actuarial topics related to insurance, healthcare, pensions, employee benefits, finance, and investment—with a particular focus on the Saudi market. (c)Foster Collaboration:To build and strengthen professional connections among actuaries in Saudi Arabia and across the international actuarial community.

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