An Interview with Professor Feng

In this episode of Get Plugged In, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, speaks with Professor Runhuan Feng, PhD, FSA, CERA, about actuarial education, global risk management, and the fast-evolving role of technology in the profession. Professor Feng shares insights from his academic journey across China, Canada, and the United States, and discusses how Tsinghua University is preparing students to work at the intersection of actuarial science, AI, machine learning, financial technology, public policy, and emerging industries. The conversation explores how China's approach to innovation, government involvement, health insurance, autonomous vehicles, and digital finance is shaping new opportunities for actuaries worldwide. Listeners will gain a global perspective on actuarial education and the profession's expanding role in solving real-world problems across markets and cultures. Send us your feedback at [email protected]