In Focus with Insight Insight Health & Life Solutions

Welcome to The In Focus Podcast brought to you by Insight, hosted by Nicole Kriek and featuring guest Andrew Le Roux. Andrew shares insights from his diverse career, spanning from his time at Old Mutual to his current venture in the health-tech sector. He discusses the broader impact actuaries can make beyond traditional roles and also reflects on his experience on the Council of the Actuarial Society of South Africa. The conversation explores the importance of mental health advocacy, highlighting Andrew's involvement in a startup focusing on employee well-being. Lastly, Andrew sheds light on his role in a tech company in the mining industry, emphasising the value of business expertise in complementing technical skills. Join them for a discussion on career diversification, societal impact and finding your personal niche.

Connect with Andrew Le Roux on these socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-le-roux/
Twitter or X: https://twitter.com/andrewmleroux
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmleroux/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@andrewmleroux

Visit our website: https://www.insight.co.za/

Join host, Pamela Hellig as she gets to know Nalen Naidoo.
Nalen is a highly-respected actuary who, after an illustrious career in insurance, made the switch to join Naspers, where he heads up the Property24 business.
He also holds various leadership positions in Board structures, and is the Chair of the ASSA Education Board, Chair of the ASSA Transformation Committee, and is ASSA President-Elect.
In this episode, Pamela and Nalen discuss sleep, servant leadership, data-driven decisions and how an actuary becomes head of an online property- and cars- online classifieds company.

Nalen’s book picks:
• Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker
• Factfulness - Hans Rosling
• Autobiography of a Yogi - Parmahansa Yogananda
• The Happiest Man on Earth - Eddie Jaku
• Cultural Intelligence - Julia Middleton

Connect with Nalen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nalen-naidoo-69b36818/?originalSubdomain=za
Visit our website: https://www.insight.co.za/

Join host, Pamela Hellig as she gets to know Nalen Naidoo.
Nalen is a highly-respected actuary who, after an illustrious career in insurance, made the switch to join Naspers, where he heads up the Property24 business.
He also holds various leadership positions in Board structures, and is the Chair of the ASSA Education Board, Chair of the ASSA Transformation Committee, and is ASSA President-Elect.
In this episode, Pamela and Nalen discuss sleep, servant leadership, data-driven decisions and how an actuary becomes head of an online property- and cars- online classifieds company.

Nalen’s book picks:
• Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker
• Factfulness - Hans Rosling
• Autobiography of a Yogi - Parmahansa Yogananda
• The Happiest Man on Earth - Eddie Jaku
• Cultural Intelligence - Julia Middleton

Connect with Nalen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nalen-naidoo-69b36818/?originalSubdomain=za
Visit our website: https://www.insight.co.za/

Welcome to the latest episode of Open Books – a series of the In Focus with Insight podcast. In this instalment, Pamela Hellig, Head of Insight Life Solutions, gets to know NED, author, executive coach, speaker and actuary, Marjorie Ngwenya, through the books she has read and loved.
Marjorie is known in actuarial circles for, amongst many other things, having been the youngest person and first person of colour to serve as President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, and for being an external member of the Prudential Regulation Committee of the Bank England. In this episode of Open Books, we learn more about her passion for mentoring, coaching, and, of course, reading, by looking at her career journey through the lens of the books she considers to have been most influential in her life.
Marjorie is not only a reader, but also a published author. We talk about her new book, "Empowered Evolution”, which aims to empower individuals to shape their mindsets, discover their purpose, and thrive with momentum.
Marjorie’s book picks:
• A Course in Miracles by Helen Schucman
• The Courage to be Disliked by Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi
• A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry
• Dune by Frank Herbert
• Letting Go by David Hawkins
Connect with Marjorie Ngwenya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjoriengwenya/
Visit her website: https://aboutmarjorie.com/
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmarj/
Buy Marjorie’s book, “Empowered Evolution”: https://www.amazon.com/Empowered-Evolution-Mindset-Discover-Momentum/dp/1948382741
Visit our website: https://www.insight.co.za/

In the latest episode of our Open Books series on the In Focus with Insight podcast, viewers are in for a treat as host Pamela Hellig, Head of Insight Life Solutions, picks the brain of Louis Rossouw, an esteemed figure in the actuarial community. Louis, serving as the Segment Head of Research and Analytics at Gen Re, as well as on the ASSA Council, brings a wealth of expertise and curiosity to the table. Many in the actuarial community are familiar with Louis's engaging presentations showcased at conventions and seminars, where he shares his ground-breaking research and insights. Join us as we delve into Louis Rossouw's literary journey, uncovering the books that have shaped his perspectives and inspired his remarkable contributions to the field.

Louis' book picks:
The Foundation Universe by Isaac Asimov
Middle Earth by JRR Tolkien
The Discworld Series Terry Pratchett
The Space Odyssey series by Arthur C Clarke
Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder

Connect with Louis Rossouw on these platforms:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisrossouw/
Twitter or X: https://twitter.com/lrossouw
Blog: https://unsupervised.online/
GitHub: https://github.com/lrossouw
Gen Re website: https://www.genre.com/us/knowledge/contributors/louis-rossouw

Visit our website: https://www.insight.co.za/

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Open Books podcast on In Focus with Insight! Hosted by Pamela Hellig, Head of Insight Life Solutions, this series explores the lives and careers of fascinating individuals in the actuarial and insurance communities through the lens of the books that have influenced them.
In this episode, Pamela sits down with Elsa Beytell, Head of the Internal Consulting Unit at Old Mutual. She has a wealth of experience in the global financial sector, having worked in SA and the UK. She started her career in South Africa before moving to the UK where she predominantly worked at Old Mutual Plc and at Swiss Re. After 12 years in the UK Elsa return to South Africa where she was the Managing Director of OMART, a cell captive life insurer, before she joined the Internal Consultancy at the end of 2021.
Join us as Elsa shares insights into her career, her passion for books, and how literature has shaped her professional journey. From her early love of reading to the impactful leadership lessons drawn from classics like Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" and Edith Eger's "The Choice", Elsa's story is one of resilience, growth, and eternal curiosity.
Don't miss this episode as we delve into Elsa's experiences, her approach to leadership, and the innovative projects keeping her busy at Old Mutual. Whether you're an avid reader, an insurance professional, or someone interested in personal development, this conversation promises to be enlightening and inspiring.

Elsa’s book picks:

Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
The Choice by Edith Eger
Books by Jim Collins and Clayton Christianson
When breath becomes air by Paul Kalanithi
Think again by Adam Grant
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown

Connect with Elsa Beytell on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsa-beytell-558a96/

Visit our website: https://www.insight.co.za/