My guest for Episode 27 is Matt Saker, FIA, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮.

Matt and I explore the following topics:⁣

✅ The current landscape for actuaries in the UK
✅ Leadership lessons from his role as Group Chief Actuary at Aviva
✅ IFoA key strategic initiatives
✅ His experience as IFoA President
✅ The future of the actuarial profession

If you are interested in learning from an actuary who is currently leading one of the three global actuarial societies, you want to listen to this.

My Website: maverickactuary.com

My guest for Episode 26 is Roosevelt Mosley, FCAS, MAAA, Principal at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources and President-Elect of the Casualty Actuarial Society.

The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭.

Roosevelt and I explore the following topics:⁣

✅ The role of a Principal at an actuarial consulting firm
✅ The Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential
✅ Predictive analytics in insurance and risk management
✅ What inspired him to run for CAS President
✅ Leadership qualities he brings to the CAS Presidency
✅ How the CAS is expanding its global footprint

If you are interested in learning from an actuary who has a deep background in predictive analytics, one who holds multiple high impact leadership positions, you want to listen to this.

My Website: maverickactuary.com

My guest for Episode 25 is Graham Hall, FIA, Actuarial Director, Climate Change and ESG at PwC.

The theme for the episode is 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗦𝗚.

Graham and I explore the following topics:⁣

✅ The link between catastrophe modeling and climate
✅ ESG, its core pillars, and connection to climate
✅ Three areas within climate where actuaries are adding value
✅ ESG policy and regulatory initiatives relevant to actuaries
✅ Applying actuarial techniques in non-traditional spaces

If you are interested in learning from an actuary who understands where actuaries are adding value in the Climate and ESG realm, you want to listen to this.

My Website: maverickactuary.com ⁣

My guest for Episode 24 is Jessica Leong, FCAS, MAAA, Chief Executive Officer at Octagram Analytics and Chairman at the Casualty Actuarial Society.

The theme for the episode is 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀.

Jessica and I explore the following topics:⁣

✅ Octagram Analytics and its strategic vision
✅ Transitioning from company actuary to entrepreneur
✅ Leading the analytics group at a global insurer
✅ The importance of business value in problem solving
✅ Her experience serving as CAS President
✅ The Actuary of The Future initiative

If you are interested in learning from an actuary who understands the value in data and analytics experience who has made the full transition to entrepreneur, you want to listen to this.

My Website: maverickactuary.com

My guest for Episode 23 is Bob Deutsch, FCAS, ASA, MAAA, Chairman at Pelican Ventures.

The theme for the episode is 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹.

Bob and I explore the following topics:⁣

✅ Assessing and harnessing value in venture capital
✅ Amplifying value in individual careers
✅ Leveraging an actuarial background in C-level roles
✅ Transitioning from insurance to private equity and venture capital
✅ Lessons learned from major acquisitions
✅ Tips for actuaries to add value in non-traditional roles

If you are interested in learning from an actuary who who understands how to scale up value to achieve career success, you want to listen to this.

My Website: maverickactuary.com

My guest for Episode 22 is Mary Pat Campbell, FSA, MAAA, Vice President of Insurance Research at Conning.

The theme for the episode is 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Mary Pat and I explore the following topics:⁣

✅ Her actuarial publications for the Society of Actuaries
✅ The value-add of writing skills for actuaries
✅ Enhancing the value in technical skills through writing
✅ Lessons learned from being an actuarial educator
✅ Her experience as an active voice on Twitter

If you are interested in learning from an actuary who who understands how to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience, you want to listen to this.

My Website: maverickactuary.com

⁣My guest for Episode 21 is Bart Huby, FIA, Head of Football Analytics at Transfer Lab.

The theme for the episode is 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀.

Bart and I explore the following topics:⁣

✅ Leveraging an actuarial background in football analytics
✅ Using multistate modeling to find value in sporting data
✅ Key decision points utilized by players and organizations
✅ Partners and clients in the football analytics ecosystem
✅ Injuries, finance, and social dynamics in British football

If you are interested in learning from an actuary who is actively adding value in the sports world, you want to listen to this.

My Website: maverickactuary.com ⁣

My guest for Episode 20 is Victor Dos Santos, FCAS, President of Commercial Insurance at SageSure.

The theme for the episode is 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴.⁣

Victor and I explore the following topics:⁣

✅ The role of a Chief Actuary
✅ Managing general underwriting compared to primary insurance
✅ The insurance market outlook for pricing actuaries
✅ Challenges pricing actuaries face today
✅ The role of technology in insurance pricing
✅ Tips for future actuaries

If you are interested in learning from a growth minded actuary who has held several Chief Actuary roles in his career, you want to listen to this.

My Website: maverickactuary.com

My guest for Episode 19 is Pat Teufel, FCAS, MAAA, Past President at the Casualty Actuarial Society.

The theme for the episode is 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲.⁣

Pat and I explore the following topics:⁣

✅The value in embracing non-traditional roles
✅ The importance of learning from other disciplines
✅ The risk of complacency in the actuarial profession
✅ Her experience leading KPMG’s Actuarial Services practice
✅ Areas of focus during her CAS Presidency
✅ Transition to the role of an adjunct professor at UConn

If you are interested in learning from a passionate actuary who has had various executive leadership roles in the profession, you want to listen to this.

My Website: maverickactuary.com

My guest for Episode 18 is Marjorie Ngwenya, FIA, Leadership and Life Purpose Coach, and Past President at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

The theme for the episode is 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.⁣

Marjorie and I explore the following topics:⁣

✅ What it takes to thrive in high impact positions
✅ Navigating the board room as an actuary
✅ The importance of personal accountability
✅ Personal branding through an authentic lens
✅ Lessons learned from her IFoA Presidency
✅ Her new role on the Prudential Regulation Committee

If you are interested in learning about a truly dynamic actuarial career path that traverses several domains, institutions, and executive leadership roles, you want to listen to this.

My Website: maverickactuary.com