Actuaries Institute Podcast

TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=9fa6ac72-ceb3-42d1-baaf-b90682e0bf0cDESCRIPTIONIn the latest in the Actuaries Institute podcast series, Consulting actuary Paul Swinhoe sits down with Co-Founder and Director of 10Life Iris Lun about starting 10Life in the Hong Kong market, how they’ve reached over half a million customers already and the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur.ABOUT THE SPEAKERSIris Lun is Co-founder and Director of 10Life, an insurtech company based in Hong Kong focussed on bringing transparency to insurance consumers. Iris has 20 years of international experience in the insurance industry across Australasia and Europe. Prior to starting 10Life, Iris held various actuarial and business positions at global consulting and life insurance companies including Prudential, ING Group and Towers Watson, covering areas in pricing, valuation, product development, risk management and strategic business management. Iris is a Fellow of the Actuaries Institute Aus

TRANSCRIPT https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=8159e8a9-004b-4ffb-8ce3-b37d56da415bSHOW NOTES: The Impact of Climate Change on Mortality and Retirement Incomes in Australiahttps://actuaries.asn.au/Library/Opinion/2019/TheDialogue10ClimateWEBLres.pdfDESCRIPTIONIn this episode of the Actuaries Institute podcast series, Vanessa Beenders sits down with Ramona Meyricke (Senior Actuary, Insurance Risk Review and Analytics at TAL Australia) and Rafal Chomik (Senior Research Fellow at the Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research, University of New South Wales) to discuss the launch of The Impact of Climate Change on Mortality and Retirement Incomes in Australia.Ramona and Rafal collaborated to write the Dialogue, an initiative of the Actuaries Institute Public Policy team.ABOUT THE SPEAKERSRamona Meyricke is a senior actuary with 12 years’ experience in superannuation and life insurance. Her work focuses on financial and enterprise risk management for life insurers, superannuatio

Margo Lydon believes this is a golden moment for change in treatment of mental health conditions in Australia. Politicians have put it firmly on the agenda and Margo is calling actuaries to consider helpful data outside the medical model, to create better pricing, products, and approaches to insurance in the space.

Member of the Institute's Diversity and Inclusion Working Group Ashish Ahluwalia speaks to Duncan Fish, Occupational Psychologist and Executive Coach. The two discuss inclusivity, having your voice heard and three important components of leadership.

TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=a9d7fcfb-9533-4908-bc8f-d9f2222d2053SHOW NOTES: Options for an Improved and Integrated System of Retirement 'Green Paper':https://actuaries.asn.au/Library/Miscellaneous/2019/RetirementIncomesGreenPaperFinal.pdfDESCRIPTIONIn Episode 2 of this Actuaries Institute podcast series, Vanessa Beenders sits down with Anthony Asher (Associate Professor at the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at UNSW), David Knox (Senior Partner at Mercer) and Michael Rice (Executive Director at Rice Warner) to discuss the launch of Options for an Improved and Integrated System of Retirement. Anthony, David and Michael are each leading actuaries and collaborated to write the Green Paper, an initiative of the Actuaries Institute Public Policy team. ABOUT THE SPEAKERSAnthony Asher is an Associate Professor at the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at UNSW and Convenor of the Actuaries Institute Retirement Incomes Working Group. Anthony has 40 years of experi

TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=6472008c-a487-4e57-b82e-d24b9b516a9bSHOW NOTES: Options for an Improved and Integrated System of Retirement 'Green Paper':https://actuaries.asn.au/Library/Miscellaneous/2019/RetirementIncomesGreenPaperFinal.pdfDESCRIPTIONIn Episode 1 of this Actuaries Institute podcast series, Vanessa Beenders sits down with Anthony Asher (Associate Professor at the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at UNSW), David Knox (Senior Partner at Mercer) and Michael Rice (Executive Director at Rice Warner) to discuss the launch of Options for an Improved and Integrated System of Retirement. Anthony, David and Michael are each leading actuaries and collaborated to write the Green Paper, an initiative of the Actuaries Institute Public Policy team. ABOUT THE SPEAKERSAnthony Asher is an Associate Professor at the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at UNSW and Convenor of the Actuaries Institute Retirement Incomes Working Group. Anthony has 40 years of experience

TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=5a8a30b2-522a-4bd8-a3bf-8cc4148d4b2bDESCRIPTIONIn this instalment of the Actuaries Institute podcast series recorded at the 2019 Actuaries Summit, Actuaries and members of the Superannuation, Projections and Disclosure (SPD) Sub-Committee, Rein Van Rooyen (Head of Investment Performance and Data at QSuper) and Estelle Liu (Consultant at Rice Warner Actuaries) to discuss the sub-committee’s key activities, submissions and collaborations with the Retirement Income Working Group.Rein, Estelle and the other members of the SPD have been very active in promoting Actuaries working in projection and disclosure related matters, including recent engagement with the Treasury, APRA, ASIC and the wider financial services and insurance industries.SHOW NOTESActuaries Summit 2019 – Cross Practice PlenaryAustralia’s Compulsory Retirement Savings Rate: Inadequate or about Right?John Daley Presentation: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticke

TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=c3afc2ec-8ab4-46c8-a77a-e0c0ec141214DESCRIPTIONIn this instalment of the Actuaries Institute CareerView podcast series, Kirsten Flynn (Pricing Review Actuary at TAL) and Annette King (Co-Founder of Galileo Platforms Ltd and Non-Executive Director of the Actuaries Institute) discuss their experiences as actuaries working internationally.Kirsten previously worked in Birmingham Alabama while Annette recently returned to Australia after a 14 year career journey overseas in Hong Kong and Singapore.SHOW NOTES2018 – 2019 International Committee Updatehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8I4AuER-RkDiscussion topics include:•Adjusting to work and life in a new country.•The resulting culture clash and changes in working style compared to Australia.•Legality and regulatory differences between Australia and Asia•The Mutual Recognition Agreement of Actuarial Certifications and how it is applied in America and Asia•Advice for fellow actuaries considering wor

TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=057cd54a-3745-4d99-bcca-df071efa9108DESCRIPTIONIn this installment of the Actuaries Institute podcast series, Sharanjit Paddam (Head of ESG Risk at QBE Insurance) is joined by Geoff Summerhayes (Executive Board Member at APRA) to discuss APRA’s Information Paper, Climate Change: Awareness to action, released on 20 March 2019, and how APRA plans to respond going forward.APRA surveyed 38 large banks, insurers and superannuation trustees last year to assess their views and practices related to climate-related financial risks. The survey found a substantial majority of regulated entities were taking steps to increase their understanding of the threat, including all of the banks, general insurers and superannuation trustees surveyed.SHOW NOTESInformation Paper | Climate change: Awareness to Actionhttps://www.apra.gov.au/sites/default/files/climate_change_awareness_to_action_march_2019.pdfAustralia 'leaders' in climate risk supervision https://ac

TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=2d1ed620-77a9-410b-8b0e-be4020d96694DESCRIPTIONIn this instalment of the Actuaries Institute podcast series, Practice Excellence Adviser at the Institute, Vanessa Beenders sat down with Bevan Damm and Matthew Crane, authors of the new Green Paper 'How To Make Private Health Insurance Healthier' to discuss their research and findings.The healthcare system in Australia is complex. It involves many funders and healthcare providers with competing interests, both from the public and private sectors. However, despite its complexity, the healthcare system in Australia is one of the best in the world and, for a long time, private health insurance has been a part of that system. So, without reducing or expanding the role of PHI in the healthcare system more broadly, how can the community get more from private health insurance?Discussion topics include:•The complexities surrounding the current structure of Private Health Insurance and the Public heal

TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=d8a41000-795d-40d6-99f7-00eb8f57880cDESCRIPTIONIn this installment of the Actuaries Institute podcast series, Angat Sandhu interviews Peter Tilocca, an executive in the underwriting industry for over 25 years and currently Chief Underwriter at ANZ wealth to discuss the partnership between OnePath and UTS Advanced Analytics Institute, the importance of complex data collection, analysis and how it’s beginning to transform underwriting.Discussion topics include:•The partnership between OnePath with the UTS Advanced Analytics Institute to examine 50 million rows of data•What changes have/have not occurred in the life insurance industry•How has technology helped facilitated change within the insurance industry•The unexpected difficulties of the data collection and data analysis process including filtering out the substance form the noise in data sets, transparency, governance and judgement overlay, particularly in reselection and pricing.•Early

TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=ecb33806-ad71-4397-a782-fbba63c3f877DESCRIPTIONIn this instalment of the Diversity and Inclusion podcast series, Mark Baxter and Stephen Kwa discuss their experiences as gay men in the profession.Discussion topics include:•Societal shifts towards acceptance of same-sex attracted people•Being a minority within a minority•Conservative attitudes in families and the workplace•Straight allies and the importance of stepping up to the plate to encourage diversity•Coming out vs. going back into the closet•Mixed experiences with homophobia in the workplace•Gay parents and modern families•How the Actuaries Institute can foster better diversity and inclusion on LGBT issues•Advice for LGBT actuaries in their career Mark Baxter is Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at MLC Australia. He was previously the Chief Risk Officer at QBE Insurance and is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia.Stephen Kwa is the Head of Product, Fixed Income and Multi-Asset a

TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=1fe5c8de-7a06-4e4f-9f3e-5af6b09b6362DESCRIPTIONIn the final instalment of this four-part series, Martin Mulcare (Actuary, Director at the Growth Project and Facilitator of the Professionalism Course at the Actuaries Institute) interviews Ian and Jess Pollard, on their co-authored book Mental Spinach. This episode revolves around "The Sustainability Lens” and how to avoid burnout by living and working sustainability.Discussion topics include:•Managing expectations of all life aspects•Understanding and creating personal sustainability•Sustainability vs. balance•Renegotiating expectations•Recognising warning signs of potential burnout situations•Eliminating unwarranted perfectionism•Effective organisation methods and toolsIan is an actuary, Rhodes Scholar, international tennis player and currently the chairman of RGA Reinsurance Australia. Jess is a career and creativity coach and a professional singer/songwriter. They are father and daughter;

TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=7eaaea3e-7c6b-48b8-8992-1bc898b76d72DESCRIPTIONIn part three of this four-part series, Martin Mulcare (Actuary, Director at the Growth Project and Facilitator of the Professionalism Course at the Actuaries Institute) interviews Ian and Jess Pollard, on their co-authored book Mental Spinach. This episode revolves around "Your Productivity Equation", and how to create the greatest impact in your career, relationships and life.Discussion topics include:•Minimisation of efforts vs. maximal reward•Tapping into exponential growth opportunities and how to identify them•Taking feedback on board constructively•How to conduct a personal time audit•Politely and effectively navigating time negotiation in the workplaceIan is an actuary, Rhodes Scholar, international tennis player and currently the chairman of RGA Reinsurance Australia. Jess is a career and creativity coach and a professional singer/songwriter. They are father and daughter; a self-descri

TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=4fbb268b-f85a-47b8-a680-9b6e2dde85feDESCRIPTIONIn part two of this four-part series, Martin Mulcare (Actuary, Director at the Growth Project and Facilitator of the Professionalism Course at the Actuaries Institute) interviews Ian and Jess Pollard, on their co-authored book Mental Spinach. This episode revolves around "The Opportunity Lens", and how to create your own luck and opportunities.Discussion topics include:• The opportunity pipeline• Increasing flow of opportunities• Tackling difficult conversations• Pursuing the correct opportunities• Navigating opportunity lossIan is an actuary, Rhodes Scholar, international tennis player and currently the chairman of RGA Reinsurance Australia. Jess is a career and creativity coach and a professional singer/songwriter. They are father and daughter; a self-described ‘Yin and Yang’ duo, who collaborated on the Mental Spinach pocketbook to “nourish you in love, work and play”. They aim to inspire ot

Public Policy Advisor at the Actuaries Institute, John McLenaghan interviews Ian Laughlin and Hadyn Bernau on their thought leadership paper "the dialogue - social condition report".They reflect on the impacts and fallouts of the royal commission, financial services enquiries and how a social condition report can help identify future social risks that were previously not taken into account.TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=eb437683-2d14-483f-97a9-4b2a1db36c76About the Actuaries InstituteAs the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems. This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, fina

TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=b22fc111-456f-472b-be5d-c12d447cc3b2DESCRIPTIONIn part one of this four-part series, Martin Mulcare (Actuary, Director at the Growth Project and Facilitator of the Professionalism Course at the Actuaries Institute) interviews Ian and Jess Pollard, on their co-authored book Mental Spinach.Ian is an actuary, Rhodes Scholar, international tennis player and currently the chairman of RGA Reinsurance Australia. Jess is a career and creativity coach and a professional singer/songwriter. They are father and daughter; a self-described ‘Yin and Yang’ duo, who collaborated on the Mental Spinach pocketbook to “nourish you in love, work and play”. They aim to inspire others to reflect on their values, desires, strengths and opportunities to navigate big decisions and design a rich and sustainable life. Listen, as they bring together different generational perspectives and tell stories that reveal practical takeaways on enriching your life.Discussion top

Transcripthttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=7df02de6-bf3d-481c-97f5-1ffe50a39af4David Whittle (Principal at Deloitte, Councillor of Actuaries Institute) and Matthew Maguire (Partner at NMG Financial Services Consulting, President of the Singapore Actuarial Society) discuss the General Insurance market in Asia.Discussion questions include;- What are the catastrophe risks within General Insurance and reinsurance in Asia?- What are the key considerations for insurers in Asia?- What are the insurance regulations in Asia and how has it unfolded?- Are capital requirements and accounting standards different in Asia compared to Australia? what are the characteristics of each?- How are actuaries in Singapore and the wider Asia area getting involved in Data Analytics?- How would you characterise pricing of insurance in terms of it's simplicity or complexity?- What is the future of actuaries and the profession in Asia?- What are the differences between the work an actuary does in Asia compared

Ashish Ahluwalia (Principal at Finity Consulting and member of the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group) interviews Nicolette Rubinsztein, the 2019 President of the Actuaries Institute on her life, career and experiences with gender diversity in the workplace.Nicolette is committed to increasing focus on diversity in the workplace alongside the Institute's Diversity and Inclusion Working Group (DIWG)Find out more: https://actuaries.asn.au/about-us/governance/committees/all-committees/members?ID=ZNjqeCg7c0U%3d Nicolette will be facilitating the 2019 CPD Tour in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbanehttps://actuaries.asn.au/microsites/2019-CPD-Tour/What does the Royal Commission mean for you as an actuary and what should you do differently in future? As an actuary working in the modern business environment affected by corporate culture, media pressure and societal issues, how can you as a professional effectively deal with ethical dilemmas?The upcoming CPD Tour is not to be missed as we bring you experts on gov

Partner at Oliver Wyman and Chief Editor of Actuaries Digital, Angat Sandhu interviews Simon O’Dell, CEO of InsurTech Australia to discuss how the Insurance industry is facing disruption by a new wave of insurtechs and startups.Show Notes:Fast Five with Fintechs: https://www.actuaries.digital/?s=fast+fiveInsurtech articles: https://www.actuaries.digital/?s=insurtechFollow the Actuaries Institute across all social;↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst↳ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ActuariesInstitutehttps://www.actuaries.asn.auhttps://www.actuaries.digital