This podcast series examines current and emerging issues facing the actuarial profession and challenges to businesses. You can earn two CPD points for each podcast you listen to. DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in Actuaries Institute Australia podcasts are those of the speakers or authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers or the Actuaries Institute Australia, it’s members, directors, officers, employees or agents.
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ConverseAI: Data Science Applications in Superannuation
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In the latest episode of ConverseAI, host Tong Zhang speaks with Estelle Liu about how data science can help address key challenges in superannuation, including large-scale projections, understanding customer lifetime value and predicting member behaviour.Av Actuaries Institute
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ConverseAI: Applications and Development
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In our latest episode of ConverseAI, host Aidan Sussman chats with actuaries Ean Chan and Minh Phan, and data scientist William Zheng on the large language model (LLM) applications they use to assist, from text summarisation to assisting classification for pricing and cost models. They also discuss the recent developments within the LLM industry an…
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In our latest episode of ConverseAI, host Meg Yang chats with industry experts Jacky Poon, Jon Shen, and Andres Villegas Ramirez on the integration of generative AI within the actuarial profession. Listen now. View the transcript.Av Actuaries Institute
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Enhancing Businesses with Large Language Models and ChatGPT
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Actuaries Institute Fellow Meg Yang brings together Victor Bajanov, Jacky Poon and Sam Zheng to discuss the potent capabilities of AI in driving businesses' efficiency and growth. In this podcast, they discuss: the efficiency and growth ChatGPT and LLMs can offer; how industry leaders can leverage AI for better customer service and decision support…
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In our latest podcast, Superannuation and Investment Practices Committee (SIPC) members Christine Li and Hendrie Koster delve into the pressing issue of greenwashing within the superannuation and investment industry and what it means for superannuation and investment firms and consumers. Listen to the podcast now. View the transcript.…
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The Intersection of Gen AI and Education
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Explore the intersection of generative AI and education with Kriti Khullar in a new Actuaries Institute podcast. Joined by Amanda Aitken, Andres Villegas, and Jon Shen, this episode explores how AI tools like ChatGPT are impacting learning and the actuarial profession. Listen now to find out how AI is affecting the world of actuarial education now.…
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In the rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence, the conversation around ethics has never been more critical. In this podcast, Kriti Khullar, an Associate of the Actuaries Institute and lead at IAG, discusses this digital conundrum with Victor Bajanov of Quantium and Tiberio Caetano from the Gradient Institute. Listen now. View the transc…
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Funding for Flood Costs: Affordability, Availability and Public Policy Solutions
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One year on from our publication, Home Insurance Affordability and Socioeconomic Equity in a Changing Climate, home insurance affordability remains a significant concern. To highlight and address this issue, the Institute has published new research, Home Insurance Affordability Update and Funding for Flood Costs: Affordability, Availability and Pub…
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Home Insurance Affordability Update
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One year on from our publication, Home Insurance Affordability and Socioeconomic Equity in a Changing Climate, home insurance affordability remains a significant concern. To highlight and address this issue, the Institute has published new research, Home Insurance Affordability Update and Funding for Flood Costs: Affordability, Availability and Pub…
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The deep economic divide between Australia’s rich and poor is in danger of worsening unless wide-ranging government policy reform is undertaken, a new Green Paper released by the Actuaries Institute warns. In the latest episode of the Actuaries Institute podcast, Vanessa Beender discusses some of the Paper’s findings with one of the authors, actuar…
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Have you ever wondered what type of impact Institute’s Practice Committees have on the profession?
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In our latest podcast, Risk Management Practice Committee (RMPC) members Jason Yu and Srikar Velivela come together to review RMPC’s achievements and accomplishments during 2022. RMPC consists of experienced actuaries with expertise in various areas of risk management including insurance, banking and finance. The committee works together to develop…
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Interested in a career in data science?
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As data science and artificial intelligence continue to break new grounds, the need for data scientists continues to grow stronger and stronger by the minute. But what does a career in data science look? And more important, how do you get there? In this episode, Tong Zhang speaks with Kelly Chu President of the UNSW Actuarial Society and Rohan Dixi…
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With its roots in a ride hailing up, Grab Insure Business is not an insurance company. It’s not a bank a consultancy firm but rather something completely different. Grab Insure Business is part of a NASDAC listed, unified conglomerate multinational company based in Singapore. Being the first decacorn in Southeast Asia, it has a simple mission of pr…
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Cyber Risk and the Role of Insurance
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Today the Actuaries Institute releases its latest Green Paper, Cyber Risk and the Role of Insurance. Australians are more dependent than ever on technology and cyber risk cost the Australian economy $33 billion last financial year. The paper, written by actuaries Win-Li Toh and Ross Simmonds, and technology expert Michael Neary, notes while the fir…
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Home insurance affordability and socioeconomic equity in a changing climate
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The Actuaries Institute recently launched its latest Green Paper, introducing the Australian Actuaries Home Insurance Affordability (AAHIA) Index. Affordable insurance is a key part of ensuring resilient communities. The paper, written by actuaries Sharanjit Paddam, Calise Liu and Saroop Philip, highlights that one million Australian homes (approxi…
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The ins and outs of takaful insurance
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Takaful insurance has witnessed a remarkable rise throughout Southeast Asia in recent times. On a global scale, the takaful insurance market is worth an estimated US$55 billion and is expected to grow by a further 14% between 2022 and 2028. But, what is takaful insurance? How is it different to traditional insurance products? Is it likely to emerge…
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Driven by Data: An expert’s take on ethical AI
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The potential uses of artificial intelligence (AI) expand on a near-daily basis. And throughout his influential actuarial career to date, Chris Dolman has researched the vast possibilities of AI and how it can be used in an ethical manner. Chris joins Meg Yang on the Driven by Data podcast to discuss his background as an actuary, his extensive AI r…
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The eye-opening experiences of learning about Indigenous cultures
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With NAIDOC Week kicking off next week, it’s a time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s also a time to reflect on these significant cultures and how their stories can be used to empower us in our professional and personal lives. To help us improve our understanding…
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The state of super: Reforms, relationships, and rewards
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The superannuation industry is currently facing major legislative changes alongside other financial service industries. From ‘Your Future, Your Super’ reforms to the recent retirement income covenant, actuaries working in super are now having to manage legislative changes at the same time focus on improving customer and member outcomes. In our late…
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Bubbles, birth rates and booms: A conversation about Australia’s housing market
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Housing affordability and the growing inequality around buying a home was one of the big issues expert speakers tackled at this year’s All-Actuaries summit. Speakers dived into the nuances and specifics of some of the biggest challenges we face as an industry and as a society. In this episode of the Actuaries Institute Podcast, we gathered some of …
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Driven by Data: Insights from an actuarial entrepreneur
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It takes bravery, poise and commitment to make the jump from the relative comforts of full-time employment to establishing a startup – especially in the rapidly evolving data analytics space. For tech entrepreneur, data scientist and actuary Sam Zheng, he has taken these challenges in his stride. Sam joins Meg Yang on the Driven by Data Podcast to …
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That’s Super: Big industry, big career opportunities
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There is certainly no set pathway when it comes to forging a career as an actuary, just ask Meray El-Khoury. Meray (Chief Insurance Officer, MetLife Australia) has worked across countless industries. This includes both traditional and non-traditional, but credits her time working in superannuation, notably in a five-year stint at Sunsuper, as the m…
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Diversity and Inclusion Series: Spotlight on dyslexia
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‘Radical actuaries’ and how they’d save the world
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In this mini-podcast episode, actuaries Jeffrey Chan and Naomi Edwards discuss how you can submit and present your radical idea at the upcoming 2022 All-Actuaries Summit. Discussion includes; •What are ‘radical actuaries’ how did the plenary committee came up with the idea? •Why are young actuaries in particular interested in saving the world? •How…
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That’s Super: Product and Innovation in Superannuation
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In the second episode of the 'That’s Super' Series, Christine Li (Secretary of the Institute's Superannuation and Investments Practice Committee), interviews guest Ravi Nanayakkara, Manager of Product and Innovation at Spirit Super on all things relating to product and innovation in the superannuation sector including - Ravi's career history and jo…
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Global climate risk and green research
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=aaa88d19-6dc2-4cfc-bf4c-dfb12b65eefc SzeWon Tan (Member of the Climate Risk Working Group for the Actuarial Society of Malaysia) joins Evelyn Yong (Member of the Climate Risk Working Group for the Actuaries Institute to discuss all things Climate Risk. SzeWon is joined by Kin H…
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Mastering mathematics for Australia's future
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=39e01436-093e-46fc-9228-ad3059b8c329 The Actuaries Institute has launched its latest Public Policy Statement, titled 'Mastering Mathematics for Australia’s Future'. The Statement, developed by Martin Mulcare with a team of actuaries, outlines that Australian students’ aspiratio…
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Driven by Data: Gaining a coding edge
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=cf2040a6-c3d0-433f-9bf0-fd61b0c0a263 To improve at anything in life, whether it’s recreational, personal or professional, you need to practice. And in this episode of the Driven by Data Podcast, find out how you can enhance your coding and data analytics skillset through taking…
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Aged Care Funding: Assessing the Options and Implications
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=077c57db-ea25-44d0-aa1a-9a4cda88b5f7 The Actuaries Institute has launched its latest Green Paper, titled Aged Care Funding: Assessing the Options and Implications. The Green Paper, commissioned by the Institute and written by actuaries Gillian Harrex, Andrew Matthews, Hadyn Ber…
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Driven by Data: In conversation with Rob Daly
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=669d4d21-397a-466b-b9d7-284e3edd1dbd Increasingly, business strategy is data driven. Do we as actuaries have sufficient training? Are we equipped to be business leaders and what skills do we need to become more effective? Actuary and Managing Director of Insurance at Westpac, R…
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The magic pudding and the claim farmer, a never-ending story | 2021 Virtual IDSS
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=96116596-5e4a-48d3-8401-aec6e47b0f64 In this podcast, Geoff Atkins and colleague Raj Kanhai discuss the Virtual IDSS concurrent session titled ‘The Magic Pudding and the Claim Farmer, a Never-ending Story’. Raj and Geoff are both co-presenting and discuss their experiences with…
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That’s Super: Optimising member outcomes
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Actuary and UniSuper Strategy Lead Vivian Dang joins the new 'That’s Super' series Podcast. What are superannuation fund outcomes? What are the key influences behind fund performance? And what role do actuaries play in optimising returns to the fund’s members? UniSuper Strategy Lead Vivian Dang joins the SIPC Super Series Podcast, the first in a ne…
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Disability, Discrimination and Dedication - Interview with Dr Dinesh Palipana (IDSS Keynote Speaker)
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=8eb425fb-b724-42d0-b444-9538b11c3059 DESCRIPTION: An Interview with Dr. Dinesh Palipana, 2021 Queensland Australian of the Year, and the Keynote Speaker for the Virtual IDSS. Dinesh was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland, and the second person to graduate from …
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Securing Adequate Retirement Incomes for an Ageing Australia
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=fef8187c-67cb-4db7-bf27-93c7e8967964 DESCRIPTION: The Actuaries Institute has published its Public Policy Statement, 'Securing Adequate Retirement Incomes for an Ageing Australia'. This landmark statement sets out 13 policy positions on key reforms that aim to improve the Austr…
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Driven by Data: Machine learning explained
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What is machine learning? Which industries are likely to benefit from it in the future? How can actuaries influence the way machine learning is applied? Equipped with a combined 28+ years’ experience working closely with machine learning models, influential data analytics actuaries Jacky Poon (Head of Finance at nib Travel) and Michael Storozhev (H…
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=86ffea51-74ed-4e54-b3b2-e90f60e5cd60 DESCRIPTION: Join Amanda Aitken and Meg Yang as they provide advice on starting out in data analytics. Amanda is a qualified Fellow with a wealth of actuarial experience, who joined the Institute’s staff to establish the data analytics educa…
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The Role of Directors and Boards - Lessons from the Banking Royal Commission - 2021 All-Actuaries Virtual Summit (Mini-Podcasts)
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=e6fc8695-3f35-41c2-8de3-d67367cccf82 DESCRIPTION: Ian Laughlin joins Barry Rafe to discuss their paper that will be presented at the upcoming 2021 All-Actuaries Virtual Summit in the Leadership and Professionalism Plenary titled “Was the misconduct identified in the Banking Roy…
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Collaboration key in gaining broad understanding of student members
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=a652ef62-79f6-4085-ad5a-2caa98327bf2 DESCRIPTION: A conversation on ‘how to volunteer’ amongst the Actuaries Institute’s Asia Subcommittee led to the creation of an inaugural University Student Survey (Survey). Jasmine Wang and Rose Lin join Andy Yang on the Institute’s Podcast…
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Recent Developments in Understanding Natural Climate Variability - 2021 All-Actuaries Virtual Summit (Mini-Podcasts)
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=e3add7f9-ab1d-47b4-a54a-65be6283840b DESCRIPTION: Tatiana Potemina (Natural Perils Senior Pricing Advisor at @Suncorp Group) joins Tim Andrews (Chief Operating Officer of Analytics at Chubb) and Simone Collins (Senior Actuary at Picnic Labs + Picnic Syndicate, and Curator of th…
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=70669c54-c171-45ed-af6f-a0bed76ce55a DESCRIPTION: In this episode of the Actuaries Institute Podcast, Superannuation Practice Committee (SPC) Convenor, Tim Jenkins, is joined by committee member Louise Campbell to discuss the latest news and developments from the SPC. The S…
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Gender Inequality in the Retirement Savings Gap - 2021 All-Actuaries Virtual Summit (Mini-Podcasts)
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=0b75ef18-5161-4f31-bce4-d2b6eb269a05 DESCRIPTION: David Knox (Global Pension Expert), Tim Jenkins (Partner at Mercer) and Richard Dunn (Consultant at Rice Warner) discuss the Gender Inequality Gap in Retirement Savings Gap and what you can expect to see at the upcoming 2021 All…
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Revolutionary Actuaries at the 2021 All-Actuaries Virtual Summit (Mini-Podcasts)
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=3a2a28c3-f71b-41c2-9ac1-865853e35b47 DESCRIPTION: Dee Madigan (Creative Director at Campaign Edge), Queenie Chow (Microinsurance Specialist at Milliman) and Vice President Naomi Edwards discuss the 2021 All-Actuaries Virtual Summit in the latest Actuaries Institute Podcast. Dee…
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2021 Virtual Summit to cater for all
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=4934ef3a-79e5-4532-a09b-ea87ab7f9761 DESCRIPTION: Following on from the record-breaking 2020 All-Actuaries Virtual Summit, Jennifer Lang (2021 Virtual Summit Organising Committee Convenor) and Naomi Edwards (Actuaries Institute Vice President) discuss the ins and outs of the 20…
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=63996dae-cc91-4155-bac6-b8ad7e5cdd9c DESCRIPTION: In the final Actuaries Institute podcast for 2020, Risk Management Practice Committee (RMPC) Convenor Liz Baker joins RMPC member Meera Sardana to discuss the latest news, developments and objectives of the RMPC. The RMPC is amo…
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The Rise of the Gig Economy and its Impact on the Australian Workforce
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=c3c09a0e-929a-4619-9096-45142b4c3f37 DESCRIPTION: The outsized growth of the gig economy in recent years has generated strong debate in politics and the general community around the issues of workplace protections, employment rights and financial security of gig economy workers…
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Unpacking the YDAWG’s 2020 US Presidential Election Twitter analysis
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=642ce3cb-6773-45da-87ca-836798f3d809 DESCRIPTION: In the latest Actuaries Institute Podcast, Kriti Khullar is joined by the Institute’s Young Data Analytics Working Group (YDAWG) members, Henry Ma and Ean Chan, to discuss their recent analysis of the 2020 US Presidential Electi…
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‘Data analysis: an enhanced toolkit for Actuaries’ explained
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=97717e83-49ad-4a3b-9f1c-3dc1b18ff571 DESCRIPTION: Actuaries already stand out in a world crying out for the brilliant analysis and communication of data. But some actuaries do it better than others. This new course – developed by Macquarie Business School, tailored specific…
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Property Insurance Affordability: Challenges and Potential Solutions
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=04b3b5d3-3045-4017-95a9-6a43c7a2c482 DESCRIPTION: Affordability of property insurance is a complex issue that remains a challenge for many stakeholders, notwithstanding numerous inquiries over at least the past decade. The ACCC’s three-year Northern Australia Insurance Inquiry …
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2020 Young Actuaries Conference goes virtual
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=5a1a74c4-3ead-453e-bcf5-7328bdf7b1fa DESCRIPTION: The conference that every young actuary has been looking forward to all year is action-packed and right around the corner! With the upcoming annual Young Actuaries Conference (YAC) fast approaching on Tuesday 8 December, Jam…
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TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud:443/download-ticket?ticketId=64a2a45c-3752-4bad-8556-d00130784584 DESCRIPTION: Taking the road less travelled has landed Laura Tsui in the cockpit of Qantas’s foray into using data analysis to assess commercial performance and customer engagement. Having completed actuarial studies at the University of…
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