Special Holiday Edition - 2025 A Year in Review

In this special holiday episode of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute's Research Insights Podcast, host Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research, is joined by the full research team to reflect on the biggest developments of 2025. Featuring voices from across the Institute—including Achilles Natsis, Joe Alaimo, Kara Clark, Lisa Schilling, Nicole Anagnos, Patrick Nolan, Philip Adams, Rob Montgomery, and Steve Siegel—this festive episode highlights key research across areas such as artificial intelligence, climate risks, mortality and longevity, diversity and inclusion, health care trends, retirement, and more. The team shares personal reflections, professional milestones, and insights into some of the year's most impactful research projects—from the ACA@15 report and AI in health care, to experience studies and socioeconomic mortality trends. Major global and actuarial risks are also revisited, including climate events, geopolitical shifts, and the rise of advanced AI technologies. 🎧 Don't miss this celebratory wrap-up and reflection on the year that was.