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Research Insights, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, MAAA, CERA, Managing Director of the SOA Research Institute and occasional guest hosts, highlights Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute research. The podcasts include recently released research reports, research featured at SOA meetings, and other related items produced by SOA research.

Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast Research Insights

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Research Insights, hosted by R. Dale Hall, FSA, MAAA, CERA, Managing Director of the SOA Research Institute and occasional guest hosts, highlights Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute research. The podcasts include recently released research reports, research featured at SOA meetings, and other related items produced by SOA research.

    The SOA's 75th Anniversary - Episode 1 - The History of Actuarial Science

    The SOA's 75th Anniversary - Episode 1 - The History of Actuarial Science

    Happy Birthday Society of Actuaries!
    We have a great Research Insights Podcast to bring to you today.  In observance of The SOA’s 75th Anniversary, we have a special podcast series to bring to you over the next 6 months.  We will take a closer look at the early days of the SOA in future episodes.  But for today’s episode, we want to take an even deeper dive into the history of the actuarial profession.  And to do that, we are very excited to have as our guest - Devadeep Gupta, FIAI, CERA, Actuary, Author and Artist.  Devadeep is author of the article “The History of Actuarial Science” which was published in the April edition of The Actuary. So sit back and enjoy Episode 1!

    • 22 min
    Statistical Methods for Imputing Race and Ethnicity

    Statistical Methods for Imputing Race and Ethnicity

    Hello and Greetings Listeners!  We have another great Research Insights Podcast to bring to you today.  Listen to the conversation between Host Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Research Institute and Guests Erica Baird, Principal and Consulting Actuary at Milliman and Joe Long, Consulting Actuary & Data Scientist at Milliman discussing the report "Statistical Methods for Imputing Race and Ethnicity."  After listening to the podcast, visit the landing page to read the report and check out the tutorial.
    Report Landing Page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2024/stat-methods-imputing-race-ethnicity/
    We welcome your feedback!  ResearchInsights@soa.org

    • 25 min
    Retirement Wealth by Race and Ethnicity

    Retirement Wealth by Race and Ethnicity

    Hello Listeners!  We have another great episode of the Research Insights Podcast for you this morning.  This talk is focused on the Society of Actuaries Research Institute Report "Retirement Wealth by Race and Ethnicity."  Hear the conversation between Host Dale Hall, Managing Director at the Research Institute and Guest Christian Weller, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts - Boston.  Sit back, listen and enjoy this episode!
     
    Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org  
     
    Report Landing page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2024/disparities-retirement-preparedness/

    • 21 min
    2024 SOA Research Institute - Student Research Case Study Challenge

    2024 SOA Research Institute - Student Research Case Study Challenge

    The Society of Actuaries Research Institute holds an annual Student Research Case Study Challenge, which provides an opportunity for teams of students to apply their actuarial skills on a real-world problem in a business setting.
    The 2024 Finalists have been announced!  Listen to the first place team from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia discuss their winning strategy!
    Landing Page:  https://www.soa.org/research/opportunities/2024-student-research-case-study-challenge/  

    • 34 min
    May 2024 Classic Edition - World Mental Health Day

    May 2024 Classic Edition - World Mental Health Day

    Hello Listeners! It’s time again for another episode of the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast!  We have a great Research Insights Podcast Classic to bring to you today.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we combed through our archives and found a podcast which perfectly aligns with this observance.  “Research Focus Edition, World Mental Health Day” was first published on October 17, 2022.  Listen to thoughts and considerations regarding mental health and enjoy this Research Insights Podcast Classic.
    For those in need of help  - dial 988 for free and confidential support for people in distress.

    • 18 min
    April 2024 Focus Edition - Wildfire Season

    April 2024 Focus Edition - Wildfire Season

    Hey there Listeners!  This is the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast - Focus Edition.   The month of May is designated as National Wildfire Awareness month, so in today’s episode, we are focusing on the wildfire season, which in recent years, is starting earlier and lasting longer. Tune in and learn about zombie fires and the threat of post-wildfire drinking water contamination.
     
    Expert Panel on the Impact of Wildfires on U.S. Health and Life Insurers – Landing Page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2023/wildfires-impact-ushealth-lifeinsurers/
     
    Post-wildfire Drinking Water Crisis: Implications and Opportunities for the Insurance Industry – Landing Page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2024/wildfire-drinking-water-crisis/
     
    Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

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12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Mcklssr ,

This makes me look forward to Monday mornings.

If you are interested issues related to driver-less cars, risk management for federal governments, or protecting retirement income, then this is the podcast for you. The SOA research insights podcast provides useful information regarding research in both my field and related fields, as well as other interesting topics. It is a great way to start my work week.

Spencer Key 1990 ,

Good for students

I’m a student and while I don’t understand all the technical details, I particularly enjoy when they discuss the potential futures for actuarial science. Also, I’ll be attending the 2018 SOA Annual Meeting so I might get a chance to meet some of these people.

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