🎙️ Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality – A Podcast Series - Chapter 3 - Lifestyle 🌟

In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the world of lifestyle choices and their impact on future mortality rates. 🏃‍♂️🍎  Don't miss out on this insightful and thought-provoking discussion! 🎧✨

Series Landing Page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2025/longterm-drivers-futuremort-podseries/

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Good afternoon Listeners!  We have a great Research Insights Podcast Classic to bring to you today. In honor of International Women’s Day, which is observed on March 8 every year, we thought it fitting to bring to you our first International Women’s Day podcast which aired on March 8, 2024.  Listen to Jenny Haid and Eileen Luxton talk about their interesting professional and personal journeys and the women who inspired them along the way!  Enjoy this Research Insights Podcast Classic!

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Unlock the secrets to optimizing your organization's retirement plans with our latest Research Insights Episode! 🎙️

📊 Join Haig Nalbantian, Co-President/Co-Founder of Workforce Sciences Institute, and David Rosenblum, FSA, EA, FCA, and Managing Director at Agilis, as they dive into a data-driven framework tailored to your unique strategy. Discover how economic and workforce trends impact plan effectiveness and learn to prioritize critical changes for maximum impact. Tune in to transform your approach and drive your organization's success! 🚀💼

Visit the landing page and read the report:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2025/workforce-impact-retirement-plans/ 

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🎙️ Special Episode Alert! 🎙️

Celebrate International Women's Day with us on the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast! 🌟 Join our Guest Host Sherry Chan, FSA, MAAA, EA, FCA as she chats with Karen Burnett, FSA, FCIA and Si Xie, FSA, CERA, FCIA about their inspiring journeys in the actuarial field. 🚀👩‍💼

Discover their stories, challenges, and the women who have inspired them along the way. 🌸✨ Don't miss this empowering conversation!

Tune in now and be inspired! 🎧💪

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🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️

Join us on the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast as we interview the esteemed Yair Babad, Professor (Emeritus) at the University of Illinois, Chicago, who is one of the authors of the Long-Term Drivers of Future Mortality report! 🌍

✨ Discover fascinating insights from the report and learn about the broader spectrum of drivers and environments that impact long-term projections. 📊🔍

Don't miss this enlightening conversation with Yair, who dropped by the SOA while on his nationwide visit, as he shares his expertise on mortality, morbidity, and the evolving role of actuaries. 🌟👨‍🏫

Tune in now and stay informed! 🎧📈

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Episode 2 of our podcast series "Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality" is now live! 🎉 Dive into the fascinating topic of Aging, the most significant driver of mortality. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion!

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Landing Page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2025/longterm-drivers-futuremort-podseries/

Good afternoon Listeners!  We have a great Research Insights Podcast Classic to bring to you today. In observance of American Heart Month, we thought it fitting to bring to you "Modeling and Forecasting Premature Cardiovascular Mortality:  The Role of Obesity and Education," which was originally released on April 19, 2024.  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and so has a significant impact on overall mortality and life expectancy trends in the population.  Enjoy this Research Insights Podcast Classic!

Report Landing Page:   https://researchinsights.libsyn.com/modeling-and-forecasting-premature-cardiovascular-mortality

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Calling all Listeners!  Join us on a thought-provoking journey through Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality – A Podcast Series with Al Klein and Erik Pickett. Each episode dives into a chapter of this insightful paper, making complex mortality trends accessible and engaging. Perfect for actuaries, underwriters, insurers, and anyone interested in the future of public health. Tune in monthly for expert discussions and interactive learning.

Landing Page: https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2025/longterm-drivers-futuremort-podseries/

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The Society of Actuaries (SOA) 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 2025 Student Research Case Study has just been released!  If you are up to the challenge, review the materials, listen to the podcast, and get to work!

Visit the Case Study Challenge landing page today:  https://www.soa.org/research/opportunities/2025-student-research-case-study-challenge/ 

Hello Listeners!  In this classic episode, we heard from two esteemed actuaries: John Bertko, FSA, MAAA, an independent actuarial consultant serving as the Chief Actuary with Covered California, and Steve Goss, ASA, MAAA, the Chief Actuary at the Social Security Administration discussing the implications of a new U.S. administration on actuarial practice.  This podcast originally published in January 2021, capturing the thoughts and perspectives of our experts during a pivotal time of transition. We hope you enjoy this insightful discussion and find it as relevant today as it was when it first aired.  Sit back, relax and enjoy this Research Insights Classic!