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  1. 2d ago

    Young Professional Advisory Council: Navigating the Remote Workplace as an Actuarial Leader

    Young Professional Advisory Council's Chris Pellegrino discusses working remotely as an actuary with Chris Olechowski, Partner at Actuarial Resources Corporation. Listen in to hear about the evolution of remote work in the actuarial field through from the perspective of an actuary in leadership.

    Young Professional Advisory Council: Navigating the Remote Workplace as an Actuarial Leader

  2. Jul 14

    Life and Annuities Community: Beyond Sections: The Future of SOA Community Engagement

    The SOA is evolving – and so is the way members connect. This episode explores the shift from the traditional SOA Section model to a new community engagement approach, unpacking what it means for members across the organization and, in particular, for those in the Life and Annuity space. Whether you've been an SOA member for decades or are just getting started, tune in to hear how this change opens up new ways to collaborate, grow, and shape the profession. Host Ryan Kiefer, ASA, MAAA speaks with guests Ryan Holt, FSA, MAAA and Kelly Rabin, FSA, MAAA Relevant Links:  Introducing SOA Communities Life and Annuities Community

    Life and Annuities Community: Beyond Sections: The Future of SOA Community Engagement

  3. Jun 30

    Young Professional Advisory Council: AI, Risk, and the Next Generation of Insurance

    AI is changing every industry—and insurance is no exception. In this episode, we discuss how artificial intelligence could reshape actuarial work, risk management, and the future of the insurance industry, while also exploring how AI is affecting our personal lives and everyday decision-making.

    Young Professional Advisory Council: AI, Risk, and the Next Generation of Insurance

  4. May 25

    Young Professional Advisory Council: Evolving the FSA Pathway, 6 Months Later

    The Young Professional Advisory Council's Ben Tolzmann sits down with Doug Norris of the SOA's fellowship education department to discuss the recent changes to the FSA pathway and how the transition has been going through 2 exam cycles.

    Young Professional Advisory Council: Evolving the FSA Pathway, 6 Months Later

  5. Apr 27

    Young Professional Advisory Council: Teaching Tomorrow's Actuaries - Eddie Smith's Journey in Exam Education

    Young Professional Advisory Council's Jake Davis discusses exam education and career development with Eddie Smith, Director of SOA Exams at The Infinite Actuary and FSA exam instructor. Learn about Eddie's transition from practicing actuary to exam educator, effective study strategies for FSA exams, and how exam preparation has and will continue to evolve.

    Young Professional Advisory Council: Teaching Tomorrow's Actuaries - Eddie Smith's Journey in Exam Education

  6. Apr 17

    Healthcare, AI, and Entrepreneurship with Mark Cuban, Dave Dillon, and Jon Forster . PD Edge Pod episode 9

    This episode of the Society of Actuaries' Professional Development Edge podcast features Dave Dillon, Senior Vice President and Principal at Lewis & Ellis; entrepreneur and founder of Cost Plus Drugs, Mark Cuban; and Jon Forster, the SOA's Director of PD Learning and Content Design. Together, they explore entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and the evolving healthcare landscape. The conversations move from what it takes to be successful in business, the current healthcare landscape, and the state of AI in Actuarial work.  Mark shares the origin and mission behind Cost Plus Drugs, underscoring the critical role of price transparency and trust in improving healthcare access and affordability. Listeners will gain practical insights and forward-looking perspectives relevant to actuaries, business leaders, and anyone interested in the future of healthcare and innovation. Contributors: Mark Cuban; Dave Dillon, FSA, FCA, MAAA; Jon Forster, ASA, MAAA

  7. Mar 30

    Young Professional Advisory Council: What is the SOA, and Why Should I Care?

    Join us for a discussion about the SOA and why you should care about the SOA, its purpose, and its strategic plan! In this episode of the Young Professional Advisory Council podcast, YPAC member Carolyn Ellis and guest Gabi Dieguez, SOA board member, discuss the SOA as a professional organization, the roles of employees, members, and volunteers, and dive deep into why the SOA is important to us as actuaries and the critical role volunteers play in the SOA's success now and into the future.

  8. Mar 18

    Emerging Topics Community: GenAI Agents: Designing Choose Your Own Adventures for LLMs

    Anders Larson, FSA,MAAA and Shea Parkes, FSA, MAAA provide a clear, approachable look at how modern AI systems really think, act, and respond. They dive into the hidden machinery behind today's GenAI applications – exploring how agent frameworks guide LLMs through structured, choose‑your‑own‑adventure–style decision loops. Using practical examples from Microsoft Copilot and actuarial workflows, they break down how middleware, tool calls, and general context transform raw models into useful business assistants.

    Emerging Topics Community: GenAI Agents: Designing Choose Your Own Adventures for LLMs
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