Actuary Voices is the official podcast of the American Academy of Actuaries. This podcast brings you thoughtful conversations on the role of professionalism in both actuaries' day jobs and the Academy's public policy work.
Actuary Voices
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Actuary Voices is the official podcast of the American Academy of Actuaries. This podcast brings you thoughtful conversations on the role of professionalism in both actuaries' day jobs and the Academy's public policy work.
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August 6, 2026
Managing Risk in a World of Polycrisis with Rade Musulin
<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">In this episode of Actuary Voices, Preeti Vasishtha sits down with Rade Musulin, longtime Academy volunteer, recipient of the 2025 Jarvis Farley Service Award, and author of Managing Risk in a World of Polycrisis, the cover story of the July/August 2026 issue of Contingencies.</div> <div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"> </div> <div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The conversation explores systems thinking, scenario analysis, climate and geopolitical risk, and the limitations of relying solely on historical data and sophisticated models. Rade also discusses how actuaries can help policymakers navigate uncertainty, why judgment remains essential alongside analytics, and what every actuary can do to better prepare for an increasingly complex and interconnected world.</div> <div id="x_Signature"> <div> </div> <div>Additional Resources:</div> <div>Read Rade's Full Article: <a id= "OWAd4c2bd73-6dd4-7590-7240-576ab636e4e4" title= "https://actuary.org/article/managing-risk-in-a-world-of-polycrisis/" href= "https://actuary.org/article/managing-risk-in-a-world-of-polycrisis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"><u>Managing Risk in a World of Polycrisis</u></a></div> <div>Read Academy President Tricia Matson's latest President's Message: <a title= "https://actuary.org/article/custodians-of-financial-security/" href= "https://actuary.org/article/custodians-of-financial-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Custodians of Financial Security</a></div> <div>Read the Policy Paper: <a title= "https://actuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/risk-paper-orsa-11052025.pdf" href= "https://actuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/risk-paper-orsa-11052025.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Climate Scenario Considerations for U.S. Own Risk Solvency Assessment (ORSA)</a></div> </div>
July 31, 2026
Policy Update: Representing the U.S. Actuarial Perspective Globally
<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">In this episode of Actuary Voices: Policy Update, host Ted Gotsch speaks with Will Behnke, public policy manager for the Academy's Risk Management and Financial Reporting Council, and Lisa Slotznick, chairperson of the Academy's International Committee, about why international engagement matters for the U.S. actuarial profession.</div> <div> </div> <div>The conversation explores how the Academy represents U.S. actuarial perspectives on global issues such as solvency regulation, financial reporting, artificial intelligence, and emerging risks. Will and Lisa also discuss the Academy's growing international role, the importance of participating in the 2026 International Congress of Actuaries in Tokyo, and how international collaboration helps inform public policy and strengthen the profession at home and abroad.</div>
July 16, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Complexity: Pietro Parodi on Smarter Actuarial Models
<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">In this episode of Actuary Voices, Pietro Parodi, pricing actuary, author, and thought leader, shares his unconventional path into the actuarial profession, from studying physics and AI to becoming one of the industry's leading voices on pricing and actuarial modeling.</span></p> <p>Pietro discusses why more data doesn't always lead to better decisions, the importance of building models that are both accurate and understandable, and how actuaries can avoid the trap of unnecessary complexity. He also shares his perspective on artificial intelligence, the value of critical thinking, and his widely used textbook, <a href= "https://www.pricingingeneralinsurance.net" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Pricing in General Insurance</a>.</p> <p> </p> <div> <p><strong><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Additional Resources:</span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p>Read the Professionalism Discussion Paper: <a title= "https://actuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/01_Models2.9.23.pdf" href= "https://actuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/01_Models2.9.23.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Roles of the Actuary Actuarial Models</a>.<br /> Read the Resource & Discussion Guide: <a title= "https://actuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/InvestModelGuide6.23.pdf" href= "https://actuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/InvestModelGuide6.23.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Actuarial Review of Investments in Actuarial Modeling</a><br /> Learn More About the Actuarial Stnadards Board's <a title= "https://actuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/asop056_195-1.pdf" href= "https://actuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/asop056_195-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Modeling Actuarial Standard of Practice</a>. </p> </div>
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