Actuaries Institute Podcast
by Actuaries Institute
This podcast series examines current and emerging issues facing the actuarial profession and challenges to businesses. You can earn two CPD points for each podcast you listen to. DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in Actuaries Institute Australia podcasts are those of the speakers or authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers or the Actuaries Institute Australia, it’s members, directors, officers, employees or agents.
Episodes
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Investment Ideas: Disease
Could superannuation help solve our healthcare funding crisis? In our latest instalment of Investment Ideas, hosts Douglas Isles and Jan Swinhoe speak with Dr Raymond Yeow, a unique voice in healthcare who combines perspectives as both a GP and an actuary.
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Investment Ideas: Digitisation
"We're witnessing a historic democratisation of data and AI capability," says Zilinka Jiang, Executive, Data Science at Quantium. In Digitisation, Zilinka sits down with hosts Jan Swinhoe and Douglas Isles to discuss the transformative potential of AI, practical applications, and how AI can…
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Investment Ideas: Decumulation
How can retirees confidently spend their super without fear of running out? In our latest instalment of Investment Ideas, hosts Jan Swinhoe and Douglas Isles explore the challenges of the decumulation phase with Giacomo Tarantolo from Unisuper and Estelle Liu from AMP, specialists in retirement...
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Investment Ideas: Demographics
Are we ready for a world with fewer babies and longer lives? In the latest instalment of Investment Ideas, Jan Swinhoe and Douglas Isles sit down with Dr David Knox AM and Associate Professor Katja Hanewald to explore the economic and investment implications of global demographic shifts.
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Investment Ideas: Decarbonisation
How do complex views on decarbonisation create investment opportunities? In the third episode of Investment Ideas, Nicolette Rubenstein AM, incoming Chair of Greenpeace and financial services non-executive director, speaks with Jan Swinhoe about Australia’s energy transition and how diverse views...
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Investment Ideas: Debt
As nations continue to respond to crises by taking on more debt, are we kicking the can down the road on global debt sustainability? In the second episode of Investment Ideas, Debt, Douglas Isles sits down with Simon Warner, Head of Portfolio Management at Aware Super, to explore how investors...
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Investment Ideas: Deglobalisation
The debut episode of “Investment Ideas” dives straight into one of the most significant forces reshaping global markets: deglobalisation. Co-hosts Jan Swinhoe and Douglas Isles speak with Belinda Cheung, Director in the Economics and Capital Markets team at Future Fund, and Annette King,...
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ConverseAI: Data Science Applications in Superannuation
In the latest episode of ConverseAI, host Tong Zhang speaks with Estelle Liu about how data science can help address key challenges in superannuation, including large-scale projections, understanding customer lifetime value and predicting member behaviour.
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ConverseAI: Applications and Development
In our latest episode of ConverseAI, host Aidan Sussman chats with actuaries Ean Chan and Minh Phan, and data scientist William Zheng on the large language model (LLM) applications they use to assist, from text summarisation to assisting classification for pricing and cost models. They also…
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The Actuarial Algorithm
In our latest episode of ConverseAI, host Meg Yang chats with industry experts Jacky Poon, Jon Shen, and Andres Villegas Ramirez on the integration of generative AI within the actuarial profession. Listen now. View the transcript.
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Enhancing Businesses with Large Language Models and ChatGPT
Actuaries Institute Fellow Meg Yang brings together Victor Bajanov, Jacky Poon and Sam Zheng to discuss the potent capabilities of AI in driving businesses' efficiency and growth. In this podcast, they discuss: the efficiency and growth ChatGPT and LLMs can offer; how industry leaders can…
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The Green Reality Check
In our latest podcast, Superannuation and Investment Practices Committee (SIPC) members Christine Li and Hendrie Koster delve into the pressing issue of greenwashing within the superannuation and investment industry and what it means for superannuation and investment firms and consumers. Listen…
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The Intersection of Gen AI and Education
Explore the intersection of generative AI and education with Kriti Khullar in a new Actuaries Institute podcast. Joined by Amanda Aitken, Andres Villegas, and Jon Shen, this episode explores how AI tools like ChatGPT are impacting learning and the actuarial profession. Listen now to find out how…
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The Digital Dilemma
In the rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence, the conversation around ethics has never been more critical. In this podcast, Kriti Khullar, an Associate of the Actuaries Institute and lead at IAG, discusses this digital conundrum with Victor Bajanov of Quantium and Tiberio Caetano…
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Funding for Flood Costs: Affordability, Availability and Public Policy Solutions
One year on from our publication, Home Insurance Affordability and Socioeconomic Equity in a Changing Climate, home insurance affordability remains a significant concern. To highlight and address this issue, the Institute has published new research, Home Insurance Affordability Update and Funding...
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Home Insurance Affordability Update
One year on from our publication, Home Insurance Affordability and Socioeconomic Equity in a Changing Climate, home insurance affordability remains a significant concern. To highlight and address this issue, the Institute has published new research, Home Insurance Affordability Update and Funding...
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Not a Level Playing Field
The deep economic divide between Australia’s rich and poor is in danger of worsening unless wide-ranging government policy reform is undertaken, a new Green Paper released by the Actuaries Institute warns. In the latest episode of the Actuaries Institute podcast, Vanessa Beender discusses some of...
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Have you ever wondered what type of impact Institute’s Practice Committees have on the profession?
In our latest podcast, Risk Management Practice Committee (RMPC) members Jason Yu and Srikar Velivela come together to review RMPC’s achievements and accomplishments during 2022. RMPC consists of experienced actuaries with expertise in various areas of risk management including insurance, banking...
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Interested in a career in data science?
As data science and artificial intelligence continue to break new grounds, the need for data scientists continues to grow stronger and stronger by the minute. But what does a career in data science look? And more important, how do you get there? In this episode, Tong Zhang speaks with Kelly Chu...
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Insurance for Grab
With its roots in a ride hailing up, Grab Insure Business is not an insurance company. It’s not a bank a consultancy firm but rather something completely different. Grab Insure Business is part of a NASDAC listed, unified conglomerate multinational company based in Singapore. Being the first...
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Cyber Risk and the Role of Insurance
Today the Actuaries Institute releases its latest Green Paper, Cyber Risk and the Role of Insurance. Australians are more dependent than ever on technology and cyber risk cost the Australian economy $33 billion last financial year. The paper, written by actuaries Win-Li Toh and Ross Simmonds, and...
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Home insurance affordability and socioeconomic equity in a changing climate
The Actuaries Institute recently launched its latest Green Paper, introducing the Australian Actuaries Home Insurance Affordability (AAHIA) Index. Affordable insurance is a key part of ensuring resilient communities. The paper, written by actuaries Sharanjit Paddam, Calise Liu and Saroop Philip,...
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The ins and outs of takaful insurance
Takaful insurance has witnessed a remarkable rise throughout Southeast Asia in recent times. On a global scale, the takaful insurance market is worth an estimated US$55 billion and is expected to grow by a further 14% between 2022 and 2028. But, what is takaful insurance? How is it different to...
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Driven by Data: An expert’s take on ethical AI
The potential uses of artificial intelligence (AI) expand on a near-daily basis. And throughout his influential actuarial career to date, Chris Dolman has researched the vast possibilities of AI and how it can be used in an ethical manner. Chris joins Meg Yang on the Driven by Data podcast to...
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The eye-opening experiences of learning about Indigenous cultures
With NAIDOC Week kicking off next week, it’s a time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s also a time to reflect on these significant cultures and how their stories can be used to empower us in our professional and...
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The state of super: Reforms, relationships, and rewards
The superannuation industry is currently facing major legislative changes alongside other financial service industries. From ‘Your Future, Your Super’ reforms to the recent retirement income covenant, actuaries working in super are now having to manage legislative changes at the same time focus…
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Bubbles, birth rates and booms: A conversation about Australia’s housing market
Housing affordability and the growing inequality around buying a home was one of the big issues expert speakers tackled at this year’s All-Actuaries summit. Speakers dived into the nuances and specifics of some of the biggest challenges we face as an industry and as a society. In this episode of...
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Driven by Data: Insights from an actuarial entrepreneur
It takes bravery, poise and commitment to make the jump from the relative comforts of full-time employment to establishing a startup – especially in the rapidly evolving data analytics space. For tech entrepreneur, data scientist and actuary Sam Zheng, he has taken these challenges in his stride....
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That’s Super: Big industry, big career opportunities
There is certainly no set pathway when it comes to forging a career as an actuary, just ask Meray El-Khoury. Meray (Chief Insurance Officer, MetLife Australia) has worked across countless industries. This includes both traditional and non-traditional, but credits her time working in…
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Diversity and Inclusion Series: Spotlight on dyslexia
Brandon Raiter (Actuarial Consultant at Deloitte) joins the ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ Podcast to talk all things relating to dyslexia, his diagnosis, myths and resources. Hosted by Harrison Gee (Actuarial Analyst at The Heron Partnership), Brandon discusses his own diagnosis with dyslexia, how…
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‘Radical actuaries’ and how they’d save the world
In this mini-podcast episode, actuaries Jeffrey Chan and Naomi Edwards discuss how you can submit and present your radical idea at the upcoming 2022 All-Actuaries Summit. Discussion includes; •What are ‘radical actuaries’ how did the plenary committee came up with the idea? •Why are young…
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That’s Super: Product and Innovation in Superannuation
In the second episode of the 'That’s Super' Series, Christine Li (Secretary of the Institute's Superannuation and Investments Practice Committee), interviews guest Ravi Nanayakkara, Manager of Product and Innovation at Spirit Super on all things relating to product and innovation in the...
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Global climate risk and green research
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=aaa88d19-6dc2-4cfc-bf4c-dfb12b65eefc SzeWon Tan (Member of the Climate Risk Working Group for the Actuarial Society of Malaysia) joins Evelyn Yong (Member of the Climate Risk Working Group for the Actuaries Institute to…
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Mastering mathematics for Australia's future
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=39e01436-093e-46fc-9228-ad3059b8c329 The Actuaries Institute has launched its latest Public Policy Statement, titled 'Mastering Mathematics for Australia’s Future'. The Statement, developed by Martin Mulcare with a team of...
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Driven by Data: Gaining a coding edge
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=cf2040a6-c3d0-433f-9bf0-fd61b0c0a263 To improve at anything in life, whether it’s recreational, personal or professional, you need to practice. And in this episode of the Driven by Data Podcast, find out how you can enhance...
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Aged Care Funding: Assessing the Options and Implications
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=077c57db-ea25-44d0-aa1a-9a4cda88b5f7 The Actuaries Institute has launched its latest Green Paper, titled Aged Care Funding: Assessing the Options and Implications. The Green Paper, commissioned by the Institute and written by...
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Driven by Data: In conversation with Rob Daly
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=669d4d21-397a-466b-b9d7-284e3edd1dbd Increasingly, business strategy is data driven. Do we as actuaries have sufficient training? Are we equipped to be business leaders and what skills do we need to become more effective?...
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The magic pudding and the claim farmer, a never-ending story | 2021 Virtual IDSS
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=96116596-5e4a-48d3-8401-aec6e47b0f64 In this podcast, Geoff Atkins and colleague Raj Kanhai discuss the Virtual IDSS concurrent session titled ‘The Magic Pudding and the Claim Farmer, a Never-ending Story’. Raj and Geoff are...
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That’s Super: Optimising member outcomes
Actuary and UniSuper Strategy Lead Vivian Dang joins the new 'That’s Super' series Podcast. What are superannuation fund outcomes? What are the key influences behind fund performance? And what role do actuaries play in optimising returns to the fund’s members? UniSuper Strategy Lead Vivian Dang...
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Disability, Discrimination and Dedication - Interview with Dr Dinesh Palipana (IDSS Keynote Speaker)
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=8eb425fb-b724-42d0-b444-9538b11c3059 DESCRIPTION: An Interview with Dr. Dinesh Palipana, 2021 Queensland Australian of the Year, and the Keynote Speaker for the Virtual IDSS. Dinesh was the first quadriplegic medical intern…
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Securing Adequate Retirement Incomes for an Ageing Australia
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=fef8187c-67cb-4db7-bf27-93c7e8967964 DESCRIPTION: The Actuaries Institute has published its Public Policy Statement, 'Securing Adequate Retirement Incomes for an Ageing Australia'. This landmark statement sets out 13 policy...
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Driven by Data: Machine learning explained
What is machine learning? Which industries are likely to benefit from it in the future? How can actuaries influence the way machine learning is applied? Equipped with a combined 28+ years’ experience working closely with machine learning models, influential data analytics actuaries Jacky Poon…
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Driven by Data: Amanda Aitken
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=86ffea51-74ed-4e54-b3b2-e90f60e5cd60 DESCRIPTION: Join Amanda Aitken and Meg Yang as they provide advice on starting out in data analytics. Amanda is a qualified Fellow with a wealth of actuarial experience, who joined the...
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The Role of Directors and Boards - Lessons from the Banking Royal Commission - 2021 All-Actuaries Virtual Summit (Mini-Podcasts)
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=e6fc8695-3f35-41c2-8de3-d67367cccf82 DESCRIPTION: Ian Laughlin joins Barry Rafe to discuss their paper that will be presented at the upcoming 2021 All-Actuaries Virtual Summit in the Leadership and Professionalism Plenary...
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Collaboration key in gaining broad understanding of student members
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=a652ef62-79f6-4085-ad5a-2caa98327bf2 DESCRIPTION: A conversation on ‘how to volunteer’ amongst the Actuaries Institute’s Asia Subcommittee led to the creation of an inaugural University Student Survey (Survey). Jasmine Wang…
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Recent Developments in Understanding Natural Climate Variability - 2021 All-Actuaries Virtual Summit (Mini-Podcasts)
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=e3add7f9-ab1d-47b4-a54a-65be6283840b DESCRIPTION: Tatiana Potemina (Natural Perils Senior Pricing Advisor at @Suncorp Group) joins Tim Andrews (Chief Operating Officer of Analytics at Chubb) and Simone Collins (Senior Actuary...
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SPC Practice Update Podcast
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=70669c54-c171-45ed-af6f-a0bed76ce55a DESCRIPTION: In this episode of the Actuaries Institute Podcast, Superannuation Practice Committee (SPC) Convenor, Tim Jenkins, is joined by committee member Louise Campbell to discuss...
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Gender Inequality in the Retirement Savings Gap - 2021 All-Actuaries Virtual Summit (Mini-Podcasts)
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=0b75ef18-5161-4f31-bce4-d2b6eb269a05 DESCRIPTION: David Knox (Global Pension Expert), Tim Jenkins (Partner at Mercer) and Richard Dunn (Consultant at Rice Warner) discuss the Gender Inequality Gap in Retirement Savings Gap…
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Revolutionary Actuaries at the 2021 All-Actuaries Virtual Summit (Mini-Podcasts)
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=3a2a28c3-f71b-41c2-9ac1-865853e35b47 DESCRIPTION: Dee Madigan (Creative Director at Campaign Edge), Queenie Chow (Microinsurance Specialist at Milliman) and Vice President Naomi Edwards discuss the 2021 All-Actuaries Virtual...
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2021 Virtual Summit to cater for all
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=4934ef3a-79e5-4532-a09b-ea87ab7f9761 DESCRIPTION: Following on from the record-breaking 2020 All-Actuaries Virtual Summit, Jennifer Lang (2021 Virtual Summit Organising Committee Convenor) and Naomi Edwards (Actuaries…
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About this show
This podcast series examines current and emerging issues facing the actuarial profession and challenges to businesses.
You can earn two CPD points for each podcast you listen to.
DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in Actuaries Institute Australia podcasts are those of the speakers or authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers or the Actuaries Institute Australia, it’s members, directors, officers, employees or agents.
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