24 APR 2024 · My guest for Episode 86 is Ann Chai, FCAS, Chief Risk Officer at Zurich North America. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀. Ann and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Solving business problems in non-traditional roles ✅ How non-traditional roles have helped to shape her career  ✅ Leveraging an actuarial background in a risk management role  ✅ ERM and other responsibilities as Chief Risk Officer ✅ Purchasing insurance for a large corporation  ✅ Her current views on the actuarial profession ✅ Important considerations for actuaries in navigating their careers  ✅ Higher value skills to position actuaries for success ✅ Individual contributor, manager, and leadership roles  ✅ The ideal mindset for actuaries who break into senior-level positions If you are seeking guidance in navigating your actuarial career, you want to listen to this. My Website: maverickactuary.com

16 APR 2024 · My guest for Episode 85 is Kellen Booher, Executive Vice President and Global Insurance Executive. The theme for the episode is 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮. Kellen and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ How to think about your career at the macro level ✅ M-shaped vs. T-shaped careers ✅ Four types of career experiences that are valuable to have ✅ Differences between mentorship and sponsorship ✅ Tips on finding a sponsor in a corporate environment ✅ Guidance for employees who aspire to be promoted  ✅ Individual contributor, influence, and execution competencies  ✅ Personal development habits that are beneficial for careers  If you are interested in advancing in your career, you want to listen to this. My Website: maverickactuary.com

10 APR 2024 · My guest for Episode 84 is Zorast Wadia, FSA, MAAA, EA, FCA, CFA, Principal and Consulting Actuary at Milliman. The theme for the episode is 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. Zorast and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Defined benefit (DB) plans and defined contribution (DC) plans ✅ Plan sponsors, valuation actuaries, and retirement plan operations ✅ Cash valuation and financial accounting valuation ✅ Differences between corporate and public pension plans ✅ Milliman’s Corporate Pension Funding Study ✅ Environmental changes that recently shined a light on DB plans ✅ The unfreezing of IBM’s DB plan and its implications for the market ✅ The American Rescue Plan Act ✅ Risk retention, risk management, and risk transfer for DB plans ✅ Annuity purchase activity for frozen DB plans  If you are interested in learning about the retirement space, you want to listen to this. My Website: maverickactuary.com

4 APR 2024 · My guest for Episode 83 is Andrew Ngai, FIAA, CERA, Director at Taylor Fry. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀. Andrew and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Participating in Esports as an actuary ✅ Applicability of the actuarial skillset in Esports  ✅ Developing a passion for Excel beyond everyday actuarial work  ✅ Excel World Championships: qualification, training, and competition  ✅ Lessons from his competition experience  ✅ LAMBDA, LET, and TOCOL functions ✅ The benefits of using dynamic arrays ✅ VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, and XLOOKUP tradeoffs ✅ Assessing when a task is better handled outside of Excel ✅ Tips for early career actuaries to improve Excel skills  If you are interested in learning how to get the most out of Excel to add value in your work, you want to listen to this. My Website: maverickactuary.com

26 MAR 2024 · My guest for Episode 82 is Paul Sweeting, Ph.D, FIA, CERA, CFA, FCSI, FRSA, Senior Advisor at Hassana Investment Company. The theme for the episode is 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Paul and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Enterprise risk management and its strategic role in organizations ✅ How actuaries add value in ERM ✅ Capital modeling, quantitative risk evaluation, and risk measures ✅ Using multivariate distributions for risk modeling ✅ What copulas are and why they are used for ERM ✅ How to build risk models using copulas ✅ Specific risk modeling applications of copulas ✅ Gaussian, T, and Archimedean copulas ✅ The role of copulas in the 2008 financial crisis ✅ Corporate governance and its significance in ERM If you are interested in learning from one of the premiere global voices in the actuarial profession, you want to listen to this. My Website: maverickactuary.com

20 MAR 2024 · My guest for Episode 81 is Gabriel Ware, FCAS, Transaction Actuary | Consultant. The theme for the episode is 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀. Gabriel and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ What legacy risks are and why risks become legacy risks ✅ Legacy acquisitions in the insurance space ✅ Loss portfolio transfers and adverse development covers  ✅ Key considerations for buyers and sellers in legacy transactions  ✅ Arriving at an ambivalence point when differences of opinion exist  ✅ The role of a transaction actuary compared to that of a traditional actuary ✅ War stories from the most complex legacy transactions  If you are interested in learning about acquisitions in the insurance market and the role of a transaction actuary, you want to listen to this. My Website: maverickactuary.com

12 MAR 2024 · My guest for Episode 80 is Simon Rees, FIA, Chief Actuary, Americas at AXA XL. The theme for the episode is 𝗘𝘅𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀. Simon and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Satellite launches, aerospace, and cyber risks ✅ CAT bonds, insurance-linked securities, and alternative capital ✅ Political risk and credit bonds ✅ Professional liability for emerging technologies ✅ Excess and surplus lines of business ✅ Nature, coverage, and unique considerations for non-standard risks ✅ Lloyd’s of London specialty insurance market ✅ Non-admitted US insurance market ✅ Projects actuaries get involved with for non-standard risks ✅ Key considerations for actuaries analyzing non-standard risks ✅ Risk tranches, risk layers, and reinsurance for non-standard risks ✅ Recent high-profile events involving non-standard risks If you are interested in learning about the Wild West of insurance that you likely won’t see in your day-to-day experience, you want to listen to this. My Website: maverickactuary.com

5 MAR 2024 · My guest for Episode 79 is Kalpana Shah, FIA, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟴. Kalpana and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ The importance of resilience for people in leadership positions ✅ Her inspiration behind running for IFoA President ✅ IFoA key strategic initiatives ✅ Her views on the actuarial profession ✅ The role of actuaries in the decision-making process ✅ Skills actuaries need to become effective decision-makers ✅ What actuaries can do to improve their presentation skills ✅ Areas of opportunity for the actuarial profession If you are interested in learning from an actuary who is leading one of the three global actuarial societies, you want to listen to this. My Website: maverickactuary.com

28 FEB 2024 · My guest for Episode 78 is William Mahfood, Chairman at Wisynco Group Ltd. The theme for the episode is 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮. William and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Wisynco’s distribution and manufacturing operations ✅ The importance of having a sound risk management culture ✅ Key risk management considerations in a diverse business ✅ Sourcing talent, retaining employees, and maintaining personal touch ✅ Cash management and security risk mitigation ✅ Ensuring production meets customer needs ✅ The impact of government policies on operations ✅ Water harvesting from rain to address water availability issues ✅ Managing supply chain disruption and production downtime ✅ Risk management gaps and risk innovation in distribution and manufacturing If you are interested in learning from an executive who oversees a diverse business with multifaceted risks, you want to listen to this. My Website: maverickactuary.com

23 FEB 2024 · My guest for Episode 77 is Steve Prince, FCIA, Partner at RSM Canada and President of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA). The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟳. Steve and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ CIA purpose, credentials, and strategic initiatives ✅ How actuaries in Canada participated in the pandemic response ✅ His roles in marketing, product development, and consulting ✅ The importance of presentation skills ✅ The most important leadership qualities ✅ Providing actuarial expertise in expert testimony ✅ Canada’s criminal rate of interest ✅ Demutualization and its implication for policyholders ✅ Livestock insurance option pricing models ✅ Areas of opportunity for the actuarial profession in Canada If you are interested in learning from an actuary who has had a dynamic career path including several non-traditional leadership experiences, you want to listen to this. My Website: maverickactuary.com