Robert Eaton

Robert Eaton, MAAA, FSA, a longstanding Academy volunteer, joins the latest episode of Actuary Voices to discuss the changing landscape of artificial intelligence in actuarial work. Eaton is the author of a recent Contingenciesarticle on this topic.

Robert Eaton, MAAA, FSA, a longstanding Academy volunteer, joins the latest episode of Actuary Voices to discuss the changing landscape of artificial intelligence in actuarial work. Eaton is the author of a recent Contingenciesarticle on this topic.

Ritu Jain

Ritu Jain, co-founder and former president of the South Asian Network of Actuaries (SANA), discusses her professional path, the impetus behind the foundation of SANA and the important work it does, and her thoughts on the future of the profession.

Ritu Jain, co-founder and former president of the South Asian Network of Actuaries (SANA), discusses her professional path, the impetus behind the foundation of SANA and the important work it does, and her thoughts on the future of the profession.

On the latest episode of Actuary Voices, David Nolan speaks with Dwayne Husbands, President of the International Association of Black Actuaries, about the work of IABA and his path to the actuarial profession.

On the latest episode of Actuary Voices, David Nolan speaks with Dwayne Husbands, President of the International Association of Black Actuaries, about the work of IABA and his path to the actuarial profession.

Dwayne Husbands

As Women's History Month draws to a close, David is joined by Amber Rohde, the Co-Founder and Board President of the Network of Actuarial Women and Allies (NAWA), as she discusses the origins of NAWA and the organization's efforts aimed at connecting and empowering women to be successful in the actuarial profession. She also opens up about her professional background and what led her to her current position as AVP and Actuary of Enterprise Catastrophe Strategy &amp; Analysis for Travelers Insurance.

As Women's History Month draws to a close, David is joined by Amber Rohde, the Co-Founder and Board President of the Network of Actuarial Women and Allies (NAWA), as she discusses the origins of NAWA and the organization's efforts aimed at connecting and empowering women to be successful in the actuarial profession. She also opens up about her professional background and what led her to her current position as AVP and Actuary of Enterprise Catastrophe Strategy &amp; Analysis for Travelers Insurance.

Amber Rohde

Linda Lankowski

On this episode of Actuary Voices, David Nolan is joined by Linda Lankowski, the Chairperson of the PBR Implementation Work Group and longtime Academy volunteer. They discuss how she began her career, how the PBR Bootcamp has evolved over the years, and her thoughts on the future of the profession.  Please remember to subscribe to Actuary Voices. 

On this episode of Actuary Voices, David Nolan is joined by Linda Lankowski, the Chairperson of the PBR Implementation Work Group and longtime Academy volunteer. They discuss how she began her career, how the PBR Bootcamp has evolved over the years, and her thoughts on the future of the profession.  Please remember to subscribe to Actuary Voices.

Tricia Matson

On the latest episode of Actuary Voices, David Nolan is joined by Tricia Matson, the Chairperson for the ASOP No. 41 Taskforce and longtime Academy volunteer. They discuss her professional journey and answer questions related to the ASOP No. 41 Webinar that Tricia hosted in September.

On the latest episode of Actuary Voices, David Nolan is joined by Tricia Matson, the Chairperson for the ASOP No. 41 Taskforce and longtime Academy volunteer. They discuss her professional journey and answer questions related to the ASOP No. 41 Webinar that Tricia hosted in September.

Bruce Weinstein

Bruce Weinstein, also known as The Ethics Guy®, will be discussing ethical leadership in the workplace, and previewing the session he will be leading on ethics at the Academy's Annual Meeting on November 2, 2022. Bruce is the CEO of the Institute for High-Character Leadership and writes about ethical leadership for Forbes magazine online. 

Bruce Weinstein, also known as The Ethics Guy®, will be discussing ethical leadership in the workplace, and previewing the session he will be leading on ethics at the Academy's Annual Meeting on November 2, 2022. Bruce is the CEO of the Institute for High-Character Leadership and writes about ethical leadership for Forbes magazine online.

Maryellen Coggins

Bill Michalisin

In this special edition of Actuary Voices, the Academy's Executive Director, Bill Michalisin, sits down with Academy President Maryellen Coggins for a wide-ranging discussion on their experiences thus far in their respective postions, as well as their visions for the future of the Academy.

In this special edition of Actuary Voices, the Academy's Executive Director, Bill Michalisin, sits down with Academy President Maryellen Coggins for a wide-ranging discussion on their experiences thus far in their respective postions, as well as their visions for the future of the Academy.

Maryellen Coggins and Bill Michalisin

Ben Slutsker

Ben Slutsker, the Academy’s Life practice area vice president, is the latest guest on Actuary Voices, discussing his work with the Life Practice Council and why he enjoys volunteering with the Academy so much.

Ben Slutsker, the Academy’s Life practice area vice president, is the latest guest on Actuary Voices, discussing his work with the Life Practice Council and why he enjoys volunteering with the Academy so much.

Sherry Chan

Sherry Chan, the Academy’s Pension vice president, is the latest guest on Actuary Voices, discussing her work on the Pension Practice Council and why volunteering with the Academy means so much to her.

Sherry Chan, the Academy’s Pension vice president, is the latest guest on Actuary Voices, discussing her work on the Pension Practice Council and why volunteering with the Academy means so much to her.

Actuary Voices is the official podcast of the American Academy of Actuaries. This podcast brings you thoughtful conversations on the role of professionalism in both actuaries' day jobs and the Academy’s public policy work.

Lisa Slotznick

Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Qualifications Lisa Slotznick joins the latest episode of Actuary Voices to discuss the recent revisions to the USQS and how they relate to the main areas of the actuarial profession. 

Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Qualifications Lisa Slotznick joins the latest episode of Actuary Voices to discuss the recent revisions to the USQS and how they relate to the main areas of the actuarial profession.

Christian Benjaminson

Christian Benjaminson joins the latest episode of Actuary Voices to discuss multiemployer pension plans, the impact of the American Rescue Plan, and his outlook on the Academy's role going forward.

Christian Benjaminson joins the latest episode of Actuary Voices to discuss multiemployer pension plans, the impact of the American Rescue Plan, and his outlook on the Academy's role going forward.

Cande Olsen

The latest episode of Actuary Voices welcomes guest Cande Olsen, who shares insights about her actuarial career and recalls how networking has enriched her opportunities as a member of the Academy. Listen to her discuss her unique path and her contributions to the profession.

The latest episode of Actuary Voices welcomes guest Cande Olsen, who shares insights about her actuarial career and recalls how networking has enriched her opportunities as a member of the Academy. Listen to her discuss her unique path and her contributions to the profession.

Rich Gibson

Rich Gibson, property and casualty actuary, joins this episode of Actuary Voices to discuss his work with the Academy, how professionalism influences his day-to-day, and the future of the profession.

Rich Gibson, property and casualty actuary, joins this episode of Actuary Voices to discuss his work with the Academy, how professionalism influences his day-to-day, and the future of the profession.

Tom Campbell

On this episode of Actuary Voices, Academy President Tom Campbell shares how he joined the profession, his experience as president during the pandemic, and his vision for the future of the Academy.

On this episode of Actuary Voices, Academy President Tom Campbell shares how he joined the profession, his experience as president during the pandemic, and his vision for the future of the Academy.

Julia Lerche

On this episode of Actuary Voices, we are joined by Julia Lerche, Chief Actuary and Policy Advisor at NC Medicaid, as she talks about the importance of the actuarial perspective in public service. Julia also serves as the Chairperson of the Medicaid Subcommittee for the Academy. 

On this episode of Actuary Voices, we are joined by Julia Lerche, Chief Actuary and Policy Advisor at NC Medicaid, as she talks about the importance of the actuarial perspective in public service. Julia also serves as the Chairperson of the Medicaid Subcommittee for the Academy.

Linda Stone

Linda Stone joins the latest episode of Actuary Voices to discuss her work as the Senior Pension Fellow at the Academy and how she helps influence public policy on retirement, pensions and multiemployer plans.

Linda Stone joins the latest episode of Actuary Voices to discuss her work as the Senior Pension Fellow at the Academy and how she helps influence public policy on retirement, pensions and multiemployer plans.

Annette James

Annette James, MAAA, FSA, the chairman of the Academy’s Health Equity Work Group joins us in our latest episode of Actuary Voices to share her insights on the profession and how it can facilitate solutions to health disparities by understanding limitations and bias in data. Listen to this conversation to learn more about the work group’s mission and her experiences as a health actuary.

Annette James, MAAA, FSA, the chairman of the Academy’s Health Equity Work Group joins us in our latest episode of Actuary Voices to share her insights on the profession and how it can facilitate solutions to health disparities by understanding limitations and bias in data. Listen to this conversation to learn more about the work group’s mission and her experiences as a health actuary.

Laura Hanson

Laura Hanson, Vice President, Life on the Academy’s Board of Directors, talks with Academy Executive Director Mary Downs  about her experience with unconscious bias, how art influenced her career and her perspective on the Life specialty.

Laura Hanson, Vice President, Life on the Academy’s Board of Directors, talks with Academy Executive Director Mary Downs  about her experience with unconscious bias, how art influenced her career and her perspective on the Life specialty.

The latest episode of Actuary Voices features Academy officer Cathy Murphy-Barron. She shares valuable insights on women actuaries and why she thoroughly enjoys what she does in a conversation with Academy Executive Director Mary Downs.

The latest episode of Actuary Voices features Academy officer Cathy Murphy-Barron. She shares valuable insights on women actuaries and why she thoroughly enjoys what she does in a conversation with Academy Executive Director Mary Downs.

Cathy Murphy-Barron

Actuary Voices

In this special edition of Actuary Voices, we feature highlights from the 2019 Annual Meeting and Public Policy Forum. Listen to Mary D. Miller and Carol Zimmerman receive awards honoring their  exceptional contributions to the actuary profession, as well as the Academy's Presidential Transition, featuring remarks from Shawna Ackerman and D. Joeff Williams.

In this special edition of Actuary Voices, we feature highlights from the 2019 Annual Meeting and Public Policy Forum. Listen to Mary D. Miller and Carol Zimmerman receive awards honoring their  exceptional contributions to the actuary profession, as well as the Academy's Presidential Transition, featuring remarks from Shawna Ackerman and D. Joeff Williams.

Annual Meeting Highlights

Tom Wildsmith

The most recent episode of our Actuary Voices podcast features former Academy President Tom Wildsmith discussing how he became an actuary and his perspectives on professionalism. This is the first episode of a two-part series.

The most recent episode of our Actuary Voices podcast features former Academy President Tom Wildsmith discussing how he became an actuary and his perspectives on professionalism. This is the first episode of a two-part series.

Tom Wildsmith (Part 1)

The latest episode of Actuary Voices is the second installment in a two-part series featuring former Academy President Tom Wildsmith. Tom continues the discussion about how he became an actuary and his perspectives on professionalism. 

The latest episode of Actuary Voices is the second installment in a two-part series featuring former Academy President Tom Wildsmith. Tom continues the discussion about how he became an actuary and his perspectives on professionalism.

Tom Wildsmith (Part 2)

In the second episode of Actuary Voices, Academy President-elect D. Joeff Williams is interviewed by Academy Executive Director Mary Downs about how he became an actuary, and the importance of combining business and actuarial skills.

In the second episode of Actuary Voices, Academy President-elect D. Joeff Williams is interviewed by Academy Executive Director Mary Downs about how he became an actuary, and the importance of combining business and actuarial skills.

D. Joeff Williams

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