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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 47: Catastrophe Modeling

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2023/04/14

My guest for Episode 47 is Blake Berman, FCAS, Managing Director at Guy Carpenter.The theme for the episode is 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴.Blake and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Catastrophe models and their critical outputs✅ The relevance of catastrophe models for actuaries✅ The impact of changing exposures on model reliability✅ How model indications can potentially lead users astray✅ Analysis considerations outside of models for risk professionals✅ The gap between model and market

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29:58

Episode 46: A Winning Mindset

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2023/03/28

My guest for Episode 46 is Olympic gold medalist and financial advisor, Tyler Clary.The theme for the episode is 𝗔 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁.Tyler and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ A winning mindset in sports and finance✅ The building blocks of developing a winning mindset✅ Clearing hurdles to achieving a winning mindset✅ The importance of having a winning mindset✅ Translating a winning mindset from sports to finance✅ The importance of having a financial plan✅ Considerations in having a

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32:38

Episode 45: Actuaries in Tech

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2023/03/20

My guest for Episode 45 is Frank Chang, Ph.D., FCAS, Vice President, Applied Science, at Uber and President-Elect of the Casualty Actuarial Society.The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵.Frank and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ The demand for actuaries in tech and its drivers✅ Translating actuarial skillsets to add value in tech ✅ Relevant technical skills for actuaries in tech✅ Developing and improving technical skills✅ Technical skills and quantitative risk management✅

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33:17

Episode 44: Web3, Blockchain, and NFTs

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2023/03/13

My guest for Episode 44 is Michael Jordan, FASSA, CERA.The theme for the episode is 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯, 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗙𝗧𝘀.MJ and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Decentralized finance through blockchain✅ The potential to decentralize insurance functions✅ How blockchain can solidify parametric insurance✅ The relevance of blockchain for actuaries✅ Blockchain adoption challenges for institutions✅ The connection between blockchain and NFTs✅ Potential applications of NFTs for insurance If you

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33:51

Episode 43: Predictive Analytics

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2023/03/08

My guest for Episode 43 is Eric Siegel, Ph. D., President of Prediction Impact, Inc., author of the acclaimed book, 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙩 𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙠, 𝘽𝙪𝙮, 𝙇𝙞𝙚, 𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙚, Executive Editor of the Machine Learning Times, and Founder of Predictive Analytics World.The theme for the episode is 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀.Eric and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Artificial intelligence and machine learning✅

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Episode 42: Telling Stories With Numbers

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2023/02/15

My guest for Episode 42 is Jawwad Farid, FSA.The theme for the episode is 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀.Jawwad and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ How to remove barriers to effective communication✅ The power of telling stories with numbers✅ Developing storytelling skills as a quant professional✅ Using cross-functional perspectives to add value for customers✅ Important considerations for building models✅ Getting clients comfortable with model outputs✅ Communicating value to

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33:08

Episode 41: Science Communication

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2023/02/10

My guest for Episode 41 is Talithia Williams, PhD, Associate Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College.The theme for the episode is 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.Talithia and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Developing models to detect the need for cataract surgery✅ Changing the public perspective on science✅ Making numerical concepts understandable and relatable✅ Hosting the television show NOVA Wonders on PBS✅ Her personal journey as a black woman in STEM✅ Diversity in STEM

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Episode 40: Multi-Country Careers

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2023/02/04

My guest for Episode 40 is Greg Solomon, FIA, consulting Actuary & Advisor at Eigengrey Consulting.The theme for the episode is 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀.Greg and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Cultural adaptation in multi-country careers✅ Speaking the language of your business partners✅ The varying nature of work in different countries✅ Multi-county career experiences unique to actuaries✅ Important considerations for a multi-country career If you are interested in learning

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Episode 39: Career Progression

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2023/01/26

My guest for Episode 39 is Sharon Robinson, FCAS, MAAA, Senior Vice President & Actuary at Zurich. The theme for the episode is 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. Sharon and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ The importance of vision in career planning✅ Attributes that enable career progression✅ Pitfalls that hinder career progression✅ Evaluating career opportunities✅ The importance of authenticity in leadership✅ Lessons in professionalism from expert testimonyIf you are interested in learning

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Episode 38: A Higher Sense of Purpose

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2023/01/23

My guest for Episode 38 is Bill Marella, Chief Executive Officer at ACTEX Learning. The theme for the episode is 𝗔 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲.Bill and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ ACTEX, ASM, and Actuarial Bookstore✅ Having a purpose broader than a company’s stated mission✅ Providing affordable study materials to actuarial students✅ His motivation behind helping people become actuaries✅ Educational content for career planning and specialized topics✅ Lessons learned from

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Episode 37: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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2023/01/12

My guest for Episode 37 is Ronald Richman, FIA, FASSA, Chief Actuary at Old Mutual Insure. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.Ronald and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Opportunities to apply AI/ML techniques to actuarial tasks✅ Barriers to AI/ML adoption within institutions actuaries serve✅ The scope of interpretable machine learning for actuarial work✅ Downsides risks of AI/ML utilization and how to mitigate them✅

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Episode 36: Career Transitions

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2023/01/03

My guest for Episode 36 is Charles Johnson, FSA, CERA, MAAA, Chief Executive Officer at the Actuarial Development Institute. The theme for the episode is 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.Charles and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Challenges being addressed in his entrepreneurial venture✅ Challenges career transitions present and how to address them✅ The ease of career transitions for experienced actuaries✅ Benefits achieved by making career transitions✅ Increasing risk tolerance to capture the

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Episode 35: Decision-Driven Analytics

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2022/12/21

My guest for Episode 35 is Klaas Stijnen, Chief Product Officer and Founder at Montoux. The theme for the episode is 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀.Klaas and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Decision-driven analytics vs. data-driven analytics✅ The role of the data translator✅ Keys to translating data into actionable intelligence✅ Technology gaps and how to address them✅ Benefits of modernization for data-heavy organizationsIf you are interested in learning from an actuary who is

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28:31

Episode 34: Building Value-Added Skills

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2022/12/15

My guest for Episode 34 is Stafford Thompson Jr., FSA, MAAA, Senior Vice President, Life and Executive Benefits Business Management at Lincoln Financial Group. The theme for the episode is 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲-𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀.Stafford and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Navigating a career around skills ✅ Learning paradigms to build skills✅ Skills that produce value✅ Doubling down on strengths vs improving weaknesses✅ Positioning yourself for roles that don’t match your background✅

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Episode 33: Actuaries in Reinsurance

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2022/12/13

My guest for Episode 33 is Yvonne Palm, FCAS, FIA, Chief Risk Officer at African Reinsurance Corporation. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.Yvonne and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ The general landscape for actuaries in Africa✅ Risk sharing and its importance in reinsurance✅ Clients, brokers, and rating agencies✅ Data and analysis dynamics for reinsurance✅ Lines of business and coverage dynamics for reinsurance✅ Managing career transitions across

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Episode 32: Actuaries in Investments

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2022/11/29

My guest for Episode 32 is Paul Sweeting, Ph.D, FIA, CERA, CFA, FCSI, FRSA, Governor Assistant for Financial Sustainability and Risk Management at the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI). The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.Paul and I explore the following topics:⁣ ✅ Managing all risks for GOSI in Saudi Arabia✅ Asset management from an actuarial perspective✅ Developing a longevity reinsurance product✅ The connection between inflation and interest

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Episode 31: Actuaries in Leadership - Part 3

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2022/11/22

My guest for Episode 31 is John Robinson, FSA, FCA, MAAA, President at the Society of Actuaries. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟯.John and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ The impact of his Jamaican heritage in his life and career✅ His experience as a life insurance regulator for the state of Minnesota✅ His leadership views, approach, and secrets to success✅ The inspiration behind running for SOA President✅ SOA key strategic initiativesIf you

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Episode 30: Actuaries in Insurance

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2022/11/20

My guest for Episode 30 is Steve Armstrong, FCAS, MAAA, Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary at Allstate and Past President at the Casualty Actuarial Society. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.Steve and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Challenges actuaries are facing in personal lines✅ Algorithmic bias and its relevance to actuaries✅ Using storytelling to enhance external stakeholder interactions✅ Career development insights for younger actuaries✅ Lessons

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Episode 29: Building Trust

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2022/11/14

My guest for Episode 29 is Andrew Sykes, FFA, CEO and Founder at Habits at Work. The theme for the episode is 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁.Andrew and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Transitioning from actuarial science to sales✅ Why sales is a valuable skillset for actuaries✅ Building and sustaining trust✅ Responsible promises and how they differ from regular promises✅ How actuaries can have more influence using responsible promisesIf you are interested in learning from an actuary in the sales

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Episode 28: Actuaries in Entrepreneurship

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2022/11/03

My guest for Episode 28 is Len Llaguno, FCAS, MAAA, Founder and Managing Partner at KYROS Insights. The theme for the episode is 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.Len and I explore the following topics:⁣✅ Transition from consulting to entrepreneurship✅ Liability and customer lifetime value estimation for loyalty programs✅ Using machine learning to enhance actuarial pricing and reserving✅ Valuable lessons from entrepreneurship✅ His new role as a member of the CAS Board of

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