In this finale episode, Adam and Margie discuss the concept of "Actual vs. Expected", as applied by actuaries, and reflect on the first season of this podcast.

Lusani Mulaudzi, the HOD of Actuarial Science at UCT and a previous president of the Actuarial Society of South Africa, describes the role of a public interest actuary and highlights the importance of professionalism in all actuarial work.

Nicole Hayes, an industrial and organisational psychologist, sheds some light on dealing with failure and keeping things in perspective.

Pieter Botha, a lecturer at UCT, chats about “the beast” (Actuarial Risk Management), the Actuarial Control Cycle and the importance of ethics.

Eugine Mataramvura, a teaching assistant at UCT, discusses the actuarial discipline of investments, the CERA designation and his experience as a tutor.

Prof Stephen Jurisich, the Director of Actuarial Studies at Wits, speaks to how the role of the actuary has evolved over time. This is a must listen!

Veena Thomas, a lecturing assistant at UCT who is pursuing her Masters in Public Health, outlines the importance of modelling as an actuarial skill and explains her studies in epidemiology and biostatistics.

Nadeem Naidoo, a qualified actuary employed by one of South Africa's most prestigious banks, describes the various roles actuaries can play in the banking space as well as touching on some of the wider fields in which actuaries operate.

Dr Chris Warton, a retired medical lecturer at UCT with a keen interest in psychiatry, gives some insightful tips on how best to study and retain information. This is a must listen for any student!

Aldu Duminy, a qualified actuary whose current job centers on product design, hilariously narrates his actuarial journey.