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Live With The Maverick

Maverick Actuary is a transformational, multi platform content community founded by Dominic Lee in 2021 with the mission of maximizing the impact and value of quant professionals (numbers people) on a global scale. Live With The Maverick is a weekly interview series, hosted by Dominic on Instagram Live. The series features the movers and shakers in actuarial science, risk, and analytics. The overarching goal is to expose quant professionals to individuals who embody the values of Maverick Actuary’s

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Episode 87: Actuaries in Bermuda

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2024/05/01

My guest for Episode 87 is Wesley Montgomery, FIA, FASSA, CEA, CEEM, Senior Actuary at Pillar Capital Management Limited.The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗱𝗮.Wesley and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ The insurance and risk management landscape in Bermuda ✅ The Bermuda Monetary Authority✅ How insurance is regulated in Bermuda ✅ Accounting/reporting standards and tax advantages ✅ Global minimum tax for multinational entities✅ How actuaries add value in insurance and

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Episode 86: Actuarial Careers

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2024/04/24

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

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53:17

Episode 85: Career Progression - Part 2

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2024/04/16

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

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53:59

Episode 84: Defined Benefit Renaissance

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2024/04/10

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

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47:41

Episode 83: Actuaries in Esports

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2024/04/04

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

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52:23

Episode 82: Enterprise Risk Management

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2024/03/26

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

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53:08

Episode 81: Legacy Risks

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2024/03/20

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

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Episode 80: Exotic Risks

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2024/03/12

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

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Episode 79: Actuaries in Leadership - Part 8

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2024/03/05

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

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Episode 78: Risk Management - Part 2

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2024/02/28

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

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Episode 77: Actuaries in Leadership - Part 7

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2024/02/23

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

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Episode 76: Predictive Analytics - Part 2

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2024/02/15

My guest for Episode 76 is Eric Siegel, Ph. D., Founder of Machine Learning Week and author of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙄 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠: 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩.The theme for the episode is 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮.Eric and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ The inspiration behind his new book✅ The missing link between technology and business✅ The automation paradox and its relevance to predictive analytics✅

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Episode 75: Actuaries in Leadership - Part 6

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2024/02/07

My guest for Episode 75 is Tim Rozar, FSA, MAAA, CERA, Senior Vice President at Reinsurance Group of America and President and Chair of the Society of Actuaries. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟲.Tim and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ The keys to building a rewarding career✅ Being strategic in developing skills✅ His inspiration behind running for SOA President ✅ Manufacturing serendipity and how it aligns with SOA strategy ✅ Global relevance

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Episode 74: Actuaries in Leadership - Part 5

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2024/01/30

My guest for Episode 74 is Charles Cowling, FIA, Chief Actuary at Mercer and President of the International Actuarial Association.The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟱.Charles and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ The purpose of the International Actuarial Association✅ Sharing knowledge and expertise globally✅ Sharing support in education and professionalism✅ Engaging with supernational organizations and governments ✅ United Nations sustainable

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Episode 73: Actuaries in Analytics - Part 2

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2023/12/07

My guest for Episode 73 is Stephen Mildenhall, FCAS, CERA, CSPA, CCRMP, Author and Retired Actuary. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮.Stephen and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Working in advanced analytics and publishing research✅ The relationship between minimum bias and generalized linear models✅ Pricing and risk management use cases for actuaries ✅ Allocating risk margin vs. allocating capital ✅ The relevance of aggregate distributions in

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41:06

Episode 72: Productivity

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2023/12/01

My guest for Episode 72 is Dan Carroll, FIA, Owner and Chief Technology Officer at Xcentuate Management Solutions. The theme for the episode is 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆.Dan and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ The role of a Chief Technology Officer✅ Using technology to transform customer experience✅ Transitioning from actuarial to the operational side of business✅ Essential elements of productivity for analytical thinkers✅ Opportunities to improve productivity in insurance and risk management✅ How

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43:06

Episode 71: Actuaries in Energy

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2023/11/20

My guest for Episode 71 is Sherry Huang, ACAS, Chief Actuary at New Energy Risk. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆.Sherry and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ How her company interfaces with the energy sector as a Managing General Agent (MGA)✅ Technologies, challenges, and solutions in the energy sector✅ Techno-economic modeling, risk modeling, and pricing analysis✅ How actuaries transform risk into opportunity in the energy sector✅ Opportunities for actuaries to add

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54:33

Episode 70: Legacy

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2023/11/16

My guest for Episode 70 is The Honourable Daisy McFarlane-Coke, OJ, CD, BA, MA, FIA, ASA, Founder of Coke & Associates. The theme for the episode is 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆.Daisy and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Her motivation behind pursuing actuarial science✅ Her journey to becoming a qualified actuary✅ Her time at UK Govt Actuary Dept and Norwich Union✅ Keeping current on actuarial science before the Information Age✅ Blazing a trail for actuaries in the Caribbean✅ Her Appointed Govt Actuary role at

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Episode 69: Actuaries in the Caribbean

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2023/11/08

My guest for Episode 69 is Janet Sharp, FSA, MAAA, CERA, Appointed Actuary at Sagicor Life Jamaica.The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻.Janet and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Her international student experience at Wharton and Georgia State University✅ Pursuing actuarial fellowship in a developing nation✅ The insurance and risk management landscape in the Caribbean✅ How actuaries add value in the region✅ Appointed Actuary duties in Jamaica and Cayman✅

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Episode 68: Capacity

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2023/10/27

My guest for Episode 68 is Arthur Randolph II, FCAS, MAAA, CPCU, ARM, ARe., Principal and Consulting Actuary at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources.The theme for the episode is 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆.Art and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ The recent wave of US insurer insolvencies✅ The impact of underwriting performance on capacity✅ Florida and California homeowners insurance markets✅ The impact of the plaintiff’s bar and media on insurance✅ Fraud and litigation abuse in Florida homeowners insurance✅

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