Almost Nowhere

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Almost Nowhere explores the intersection of data science, AI, and actuarial thinking in the P&C insurance industry—and beyond. In a world where innovation feels slow and risk is constantly evolving, we ask the hard questions, spotlight real-world progress, and talk with the people driving change. Whether you're an actuary, a data scientist, or just curious about what’s next, this show dives into how emerging tech is reshaping insurance from the inside out.

  1. -3 dias ·  Bónus

    Preview: iCAS Vibe Coding Course

    What could you build if coding were no longer the barrier? Alicia Burke speaks with Sergey Filimonov, Head of Applied AI at Akur8, about how vibe coding can help actuaries turn their expertise into working applications, dashboards, and data tools. They discuss why this skill is becoming increasingly valuable, what actuaries can build, and how someone with little or no coding experience can get started. Continue learning at the hands-on iCAS webinar Vibe Coding for Actuaries on Thursday, August 6, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. ET. Register: https://lnkd.in/eReepURJ

  2. 16/07

    GIS Insights for Wildfire Underwriting and Pricing

    Guest: Kevin Brashem Today we’re talking about wildfire risk, getting into what geospatial data actually changes for underwriting, pricing, and model validation when you move past broad territory assumptions and start looking at how fire behaves on the ground.

  3. 29/06

    Tetteh Otuteye

    Devyn McNicoll joins Alicia Burke as our guest host for this episode filmed at the 2026 Spring Meeting.

  4. 1/06

    Piotr Lebiedz

    Recorded live at the 2026 RPM Seminar in Chicago, this episode of Almost Nowhere explores a question that sits at the center of modern actuarial practice: what does pricing sophistication actually mean? While many North American conversations focus on modeling techniques, filing requirements, and implementation challenges, some international markets have pushed much further into demand modeling, elasticity, customer lifetime value, experimentation, and real-time deployment. To understand what that looks like in practice, Alicia Burke and Jeffrey Durham sit down with pricing actuary Piotr Lebiedz, whose experience spans some of Europe's most competitive insurance markets. The discussion covers: Why competition and regulation shape pricing innovation differently around the worldWhat U.S. actuaries can learn from pricing practices in Poland and the UKThe real strengths and limitations of GBMs versus GLMsHow demand modeling and elasticity can improve business decisions without crossing regulatory linesWhy deployment speed may matter more than model complexityThe debate around customer lifetime value and whether insurers can truly predict itHow AI and agentic workflows could reshape pricing teams in the years aheadAlong the way, Piotr challenges the idea that sophistication is simply about building more complex models. Instead, he argues that the most advanced organizations focus on people, processes, governance, and speed—using the right tools for the right problems rather than chasing complexity for its own sake. For actuaries, pricing leaders, and insurance innovators, this conversation offers a rare look inside markets where pricing strategy has become a true competitive weapon.

  5. 21/05

    Betty Zhu: InsurTech After the Hype

    Recorded live at the 2026 RPM Seminar in Chicago, this episode of Almost Nowhere cuts through the noise surrounding InsurTech, GenAI, and the future of insurance software. Alicia Burke, Max Martinelli, and guest co-host Sergey sit down with Betty Zhu to unpack one of the biggest questions facing carriers today: when should insurers build technology themselves, and when should they buy it? Drawing from nearly a decade inside pricing technology and InsurTech vendors, Betty shares an insider’s perspective on the realities behind flashy demos, AI-driven product claims, vendor evaluations, proof-of-concepts, and the growing pressure created by rapid advances in generative AI. The conversation explores: Why GenAI is making “build vs. buy” harder than everHow carriers can distinguish real expertise from polished demosThe hidden risks of in-house AI development and key-person dependencyWhy distribution, domain expertise, and long-term viability matter more than hypeHow actuarial workflows may evolve as AI lowers the barrier to building softwareFor actuaries, innovation leaders, and insurance professionals trying to navigate the next wave of AI-enabled transformation, this episode offers a grounded discussion on what creates durable value — and what may disappear as quickly as it arrived.

  6. 14/05

    Beyond the Pacific: Inside Japan’s Insurance System

    Recorded live at the 2025 CAS Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas, this episode of Almost Nowhere explores how Japan’s insurance industry manages some of the most concentrated catastrophe risk in the world. Hosts Alicia Burke and Max Martinelli are joined by Suguru Fujita, Yohei Konishi, Takuro Oyama, and Kenta Ito for a conversation on earthquakes, typhoons, reinsurance structures, catastrophe modeling, public-private partnerships, and the cultural mindset behind resilience in Japan. The discussion dives into how Japanese insurers approach pricing, regulation, AI, claims response, and long-term catastrophe management — and what U.S. actuaries and insurers can learn from a system built around collaboration, preparedness, and recovery.

  7. 28/04

    Jim Weiss & Howard Kunst

    Climate risk is changing faster than actuarial practice. In this episode of Almost Nowhere, Jim Weiss challenges how actuaries think about responsibility when models, data, and assumptions start to break down. From overlooked casualty impacts to the limits of today’s frameworks, this conversation pushes beyond the usual climate narrative. Plus, what AI means for all of it — and why the real risk might not be what you think. Filmed at the 2026 CAS RPM Seminar in Chicago.

  8. 24/04

    Charles Johnson

    AI is rapidly reshaping how actuaries are trained, hired, and evaluated. In this episode, Alicia Burke and Max Martinelli talk with Charles Johnson—actuary, educator, and founder—about what’s changing across the talent pipeline. From AI-assisted learning to AI-influenced interviews, the gap between high-performing candidates and those relying too heavily on tools is widening. The conversation explores hiring challenges, why traditional interviews fall short, and how hands-on work is becoming the clearest signal of real ability. As the profession evolves, one question stands out: who will adapt—and who will fall behind?

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Almost Nowhere explores the intersection of data science, AI, and actuarial thinking in the P&C insurance industry—and beyond. In a world where innovation feels slow and risk is constantly evolving, we ask the hard questions, spotlight real-world progress, and talk with the people driving change. Whether you're an actuary, a data scientist, or just curious about what’s next, this show dives into how emerging tech is reshaping insurance from the inside out.

Informação

  • Autoria
    The CAS Institute
  • Anos em atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    39
  • Classificação
    Para todos
  • Copyright
    © The CAS Institute
  • Site do programa
    Almost Nowhere

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