Actuary Voices

Elizabeth Eason, Director of Actuarial Data Science at Willis Towers Watson, and host of the Network of Actuarial Women and Allies' podcast, Real Actuarial Women (RAW), explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and AI agents could change the way actuaries work and why adopting the technology shouldn't mean replacing the people behind the work. Elizabeth breaks down what AI agents can and can't do, where they could make actuarial workflows more efficient, and why human expertise, judgment, creativity, and communication may become even more valuable as routine tasks are automated.   She explores what these changes could mean for junior actuaries and the profession's talent pipeline, including whether automating traditional entry-level work could change how the next generation develops the skills needed to become actuarial leaders.   Additional Resources Explore the Academy's Artificial Intelligence Resources Read Tricia Matson's President's Message on Actuarial & Algorithmic Accountability Read the Actuarial Professionalism Considerations for Generative AI Discussion Paper

In this episode of Actuary Voices: Policy Update, host Ted Gotsch speaks with Katie Dzurec, the Academy's director of public policy outreach, about key developments from the NAIC's 2026 Summer National Meeting in Columbus, Ohio. The conversation explores how affordability, accessibility and trust shaped discussions across insurance practice areas, from rising health care costs and homeowners insurance challenges to artificial intelligence, climate risk and financial regulation. Katie also highlights the Academy's engagement with regulators throughout the meeting, work underway across health, life, property and casualty, and risk management and financial reporting, and what the Academy will be watching as the NAIC prepares for its Fall National Meeting in Dallas.

In this episode of Actuary Voices, Tiffany Eaton, actuary, educator, and board member of the Actuarial Foundation, shares her journey from aspiring math professor to actuary and how those experiences shaped her passion for helping students build confidence in math. Tiffany explores why a growth mindset can make a difference in how students approach math, the importance of normalizing mistakes as part of learning, and how parents and educators can help students overcome the idea that they simply aren't "math people." She also discusses the Actuarial Foundation's work to expand opportunities for students through tutoring, competitions, scholarships, and mentorship.   Additional Resources Explore the Academy's Student Resources Learn More About Volunteer Opportunities with The Actuarial Foundation Donate to the Actuarial Foundation

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.   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.   Additional Resources: Read Rade's Full Article: Managing Risk in a World of Polycrisis Read Academy President Tricia Matson's latest President's Message: Custodians of Financial Security Read the Policy Paper: Climate Scenario Considerations for U.S. Own Risk Solvency Assessment (ORSA)

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.   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.