SOA Affiliates Podcast

The podcast dedicated to SOA Affiliates

Actuary, a Juicy Profession 11/11/2022

Actuary, a Juicy Profession Have you ever heard the actuarial profession described as “juicy”? That is exactly how Namrata Amar describes the profession. Join us as we chat with this young candidate from Dubai about what makes the actuarial profession exciting for her and how she sees the future of the profession. /episode/index/show/soaaffiliates/id/24979704

Choosing Actuarial Science at Deadline 09/19/2022

Choosing Actuarial Science at Deadline How many times have you made a last-minute decision that has had a big impact in your life? For Amin Arous, current SOA candidate and convention chair for the Actuarial Students’ National Association (ASNA), it was when he decided to switch his career path from medicine to actuarial science at the last minute. Join Beth Gall, Director of Candidate Engagement at the SOA, as she talks to Amin about why he changed his career path and his new journey as an actuarial candidate. /episode/index/show/soaaffiliates/id/24418116

Actuaries and Pet Insurance 04/12/2022

Actuaries and Pet Insurance Spending time at home during the COVID pandemic brought with it a puppy boom and with it a higher demand for pet insurance. Philip Wright, ASA, MAAA, Actuarial Pricing Manager at Lemonade Pet Insurance explains the importance of insuring your pet and how his actuarial training helps him thrive in this environment. /episode/index/show/soaaffiliates/id/22772876

Finding your Passion: An Actuarial Journey 02/24/2022

Finding your Passion: An Actuarial Journey /episode/index/show/soaaffiliates/id/22242149

From Professional Musician to Actuary 02/24/2022

From Professional Musician to Actuary Do you know what is the connection between classical music and actuarial science? Daniel C. Moore, ASA, MAAA, CERA, explains it to us in this podcast. Moore was a classical music teacher until he discovered the actuarial profession in his mid-20’s and decided to change professions. Moore shares his journey into an actuarial career and provides some advice to anyone considering a career change. /episode/index/show/soaaffiliates/id/22242131

Dancing with Actuaries 02/24/2022

Dancing with Actuaries Would you be surprised to know that math people are dancers? Jared Hoyer is a Senior Actuarial Analyst at Optum, and he is also a competitive ballroom dancer. “If you don’t find me at work, you’ll find me in the studio, dancing,” he tells Beth Gall, Director for Candidate Engagement at the Society of Actuaries during this podcast. Listen to this podcast and find out what Hoyer loves most about his job, how he finds work/life balance and the real-life impact his actuarial work has on society. /episode/index/show/soaaffiliates/id/22242041

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