Entrepreneurial & Innovation: Turning Modeling Headaches into an Actuarial Infrastructure Startup

Roger Loomis interviews Matt Morton about the next generation of the SOA’s Long-Term Care experience study. You can reach out to Matt Morton at [email protected].

Host Victor Zhao, FSA, CERA sits down with Frank Cheung, FSA, MAAA, CEO and Founder of Accorded, to explore how modeling headaches and operational friction inspired him to launch an actuarial data and analytics infrastructure startup. Frank shares how he identified the core problem, validated it through deep industry conversations, and took the leap into entrepreneurship.

Join us for an insightful conversation with host Tiana Zhao and guest Lilach Frenkel from CAAT Pension to explore the evolving world of pensions.

How do you go from working in a structured corporate actuarial role to forging your own entrepreneurial path? In this episode, Yisi Wang, FSA, CFA sits down with Jing Lang, FSA, FCIA, a seasoned actuary, writer and entrepreneur, who transitioned from corporate actuarial science to entrepreneurship. She shares her journey, the challenges she faced, and the strategies that helped her navigate uncertainty. Whether you're contemplating a career shift, exploring entrepreneurship, or simply love hearing stories of transformation, this conversation is packed with insights, inspiration, and lessons on taking calculated risks! 

In this episode, Joe Alaimo interviews Joan Barret to discuss climate change, highlighting their impacts on the environment and everyday life and the roles actuaries play in assessing risks and solutions related to climate change.

Do you need professionalism credits? Look no further and listen to host Jackie Lee discuss experiences with the ABCD for counseling from guests Cathy Quock and Lydia Tolman.

Join host Silver Zhou, FSA, Chair of YPAC, for a dynamic conversation with Matthew Duke, ACAS, a seasoned actuary, insurance industry leader, and longtime volunteer in various actuarial organizations. Duke shares the deliberate and strategic steps that shaped his career in both traditional actuarial roles and non-traditional industries. Along the way, he reveals invaluable insights on the impact of mentors and coaches at different career stages and why understanding people is key to success as a business leader. 

Listen in to get those professionalism CE credits with host Jackie Lee and guest Cathy Quock. They talk about the differences between actuarial communications in a consulting role or internal company setting. They reference the Code of Professional Conduct and ASOPs.

Roger Loomis talks with Eddie Armentrout of Actuarial Research Corporation about the SOA Research Institute’s LTC Population Research Model, which can be used to examine the impact of public LTC plans on beneficiary finances and service utilization.

In this podcast episode, join host Tiana Zhao, FSA, CERA and guests Dennis Li, Director of Business Development and Partnerships at Amplify Life Insurance, and Christopher Rzany, Vice President of Strategic Marketing Alliances at Fidelity Life Association and eFinancial, to explore the dynamic world of partnerships. This podcast delves into challenges, evolution and emerging opportunities in this critical aspect of insurance and financial services industries.