Conference of Consulting Actuaries: Recent Episodes

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Podcasts from the Conference of Consulting Actuaries include our Innovative Healthcare Solutions, Leadership Development Interview Series, and more.

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In this Innovative Healthcare Solutions podcast episode, host Ed Pudlowski talks with Stephen Bonner with SkinIO about how Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming skin cancer care delivery from diagnosis to treatment selection, and even the communication between physicians and patients.

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In this episode, CCA Past President Michael Clark talks with Flick Fornia – President of Pension Trustee Advisors, a firm that he created almost 15 years ago. Flick is an expert in public sector retirement plans having worked a various firms before he started his own firm.

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In this edition of the Leadership Interview Series, Craig Chu – Retirement System Deputy Chief Actuary with the New York State Office of the Comptroller and Jonah Von Der Embse – Corporate Vice President and Actuary and New York Life discuss the Sexuality and Gender Alliance for Actuaries (SAGAA), career journeys, challenges for LGTBQ Actuaries, and their views on leadership.In this edition of the Leadership Interview Series, Craig Chu – Retirement System Deputy Chief Actuary with the New York State Office of the Comptroller and Jonah Von Der Embse – Corporate Vice President and Actuary and New York Life discuss the Sexuality and Gender Alliance for Actuaries (SAGAA), career journeys, challenges for LGTBQ Actuaries, and their views on leadership.

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In this edition of the Leadership Interview Series, Craig Chu – Retirement System Deputy Chief Actuary with the New York State Office of the Comptroller and Jonah Von Der Embse – Corporate Vice President and Actuary and New York Life discuss the Sexuality and Gender Alliance for Actuaries (SAGAA), career journeys, challenges for LGTBQ Actuaries, and their views on leadership.

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In this Innovative Healthcare Solutions Podcast episode Ed Pudlowski talks with Nathan Counts, Amtrak, about how they measure and deliver value to their employees through multiple point solutions.

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In this edition of the Leadership Interview Series, Craig Chu – Retirement System Deputy Chief Actuary with the New York State Office of the Comptroller and Jonah Von Der Embse – Corporate Vice President and Actuary and New York Life discuss the Sexuality and Gender Alliance for Actuaries (SAGAA), career journeys, challenges for LGTBQ Actuaries, and their views on leadership.

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In the most recent edition of our Leadership InterviewSeries, CCA Past President Michael Clark interviews Andrew Peterson, Managing Director, International at the Society of Actuaries based in Schaumburg, IL. In his role Andy oversees the SOA’s activities outside of the US in advancing the actuarial profession through education and research. He works with the SOA’s Board to establish the organization’s international strategy and to oversee thework of volunteers and staff around the world. Hear about Andrew’s career journey, views on leadership, and SOA’s international strategy.

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David is a Principal at Buck, a Gallagher Company based in New Jersey just outside of NYC. He is a pension actuary with a specialty in executive benefits. Hear about David’s career journey, volunteering, and views on leadership.

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Sandy Lowe is Actuary Manager at Liberty Mutual based in Chicago. She is a board member of the Casualty Actuarial Society and the 2024 Board President and one of the co-founders of the Network of Actuarial Women and Allies. She was also recently a presenter at the CCA’s webinar on bias in the actuarial workforce.

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Sandy Lowe is Actuary Manager at Liberty Mutual based in Chicago. She is a board member of the Casualty Actuarial Society and the 2024 Board President and one of the co-founders of the Network of Actuarial Women and Allies. She was also recently a presenter at the CCA’s webinar on bias in the actuarial workforce.

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Sandy Lowe is Actuary Manager at Liberty Mutual based in Chicago. She is a board member of the Casualty Actuarial Society and the 2024 Board President and one of the co-founders of the Network of Actuarial Women and Allies. She was also recently a presenter at the CCA’s webinar on bias in the actuarial workforce.

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This edition features Jess Vega - an actuarial consultant at Northwestern Mutual based in Milwaukee, WI. Jess is also a former board member of the Organization of Latino Actuaries, OLA. Listen as she talks about her career journey and volunteering.

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In this Innovative Healthcare Solutions podcast episode, host Ed Pudlowski talks with Jamie Hall, CEO & president of Cirrus MD, about streamlining the patient healthcare journey across care settings.

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In this Innovative Healthcare Solutions Podcast episode Ed Pudlowski talks with Ben Hagan, assistant vice president of benefits at AT&T, about employer perspectives on Point Solution ROI.

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Listen as James Jones, managing director at EY who splits his time between Miami and NYC, discusses his career journey, working internationally, and his views on leadership.

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Listen as James Jones, managing director at EY who splits his time between Miami and NYC, discusses his career journey, working internationally, and his views on leadership.

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Listen as James Jones, managing director at EY who splits his time between Miami and NYC, discusses his career journey, working internationally, and his views on leadership.

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Dave Dillon is senior VP and Principal at Lewis & Ellis in Dallas, TX. Dave is a former member of the Board of Directors at the Society of Actuaries where he received the SOA’s presidential award in 2022. Hear him discuss volunteering, leadership, and his career journey.

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Dave Dillon is senior VP and Principal at Lewis & Ellis in Dallas, TX. Dave is a former member of the Board of Directors at the Society of Actuaries where he received the SOA’s presidential award in 2022. Hear him discuss volunteering, leadership, and his career journey.

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Dave Dillon is senior VP and Principal at Lewis & Ellis in Dallas, TX. Dave is a former member of the Board of Directors at the Society of Actuaries where he received the SOA’s presidential award in 2022. Hear him discuss volunteering, leadership, and his career journey.

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Melissa Chacko is Deputy Chief Actuary at New York City Office of the Actuary. Her career has spanned positions in international consulting, health, and retirement. Hear her discuss her career journey and being a female in leadership.

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Melissa Chacko is Deputy Chief Actuary at New York City Office of the Actuary. Her career has spanned positions in international consulting, health, and retirement. Hear her discuss her career journey and being a female in leadership.

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Melissa Chacko is Deputy Chief Actuary at New York City Office of the Actuary. Her career has spanned positions in international consulting, health, and retirement. Hear her discuss her career journey and being a female in leadership.

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In this Innovative Healthcare Solutions Podcast episode Ed Pudlowski talks with Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, about how they support women through perimenopause and beyond for physical wellness and emotional support.

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In this Innovative Healthcare Solutions Podcast episode Ed Pudlowski talks with Mike Tomback, vice president of sales at Ciba Health, about how they strive to reverse chronic diseases.

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As you're probably aware, there are a number of actuarial organizations within the US. But did you know that there are many more organizations outside the US? One of those organizations is a worldwide association of professional actuarial associations called the International Actuarial Association.

On this Leadership Development podcast, we'll be interviewing Charles Cowling, Chief Actuary at Mercer UK, and the current President-Elect of the IAA. Listen in to understand more about the IAA and from Charles's experiences in participating with actuaries around the globe.

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As you're probably aware, there are a number of actuarial organizations within the US. But did you know that there are many more organizations outside the US? One of those organizations is a worldwide association of professional actuarial associations called the International Actuarial Association.

On this Leadership Development podcast, we'll be interviewing Charles Cowling, Chief Actuary at Mercer UK, and the current President-Elect of the IAA. Listen in to understand more about the IAA and from Charles's experiences in participating with actuaries around the globe.

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As you're probably aware, there are a number of actuarial organizations within the US. But did you know that there are many more organizations outside the US? One of those organizations is a worldwide association of professional actuarial associations called the International Actuarial Association.

On this Leadership Development podcast, we'll be interviewing Charles Cowling, Chief Actuary at Mercer UK, and the current President-Elect of the IAA. Listen in to understand more about the IAA and from Charles's experiences in participating with actuaries around the globe.

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In this episode Ed Pudlowski talks with David Michel, CEO of Catapult Health, about how they have leveraged digital technologies to reimagine and reinvent the way preventive healthcare is delivered.

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Hear from Riddhi Patel – currently the Director of Retirement Programs at The Walt Disney Company; prior to joining Disney she was a Director of Benefits at AT&T where she focused on their health and welfare plans; she started her career as an actuary working for Mercer and WTW.

She is also the current President of Abacus Actuaries, which will talk more about during today’s podcast.

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Hear from Riddhi Patel – currently the Director of Retirement Programs at The Walt Disney Company; prior to joining Disney she was a Director of Benefits at AT&T where she focused on their health and welfare plans; she started her career as an actuary working for Mercer and WTW.

She is also the current President of Abacus Actuaries, which will talk more about during today’s podcast.

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Hear from Riddhi Patel – currently the Director of Retirement Programs at The Walt Disney Company; prior to joining Disney she was a Director of Benefits at AT&T where she focused on their health and welfare plans; she started her career as an actuary working for Mercer and WTW.

She is also the current President of Abacus Actuaries, which will talk more about during today’s podcast.

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2023 marks the first time in history that the two major credentialing organizations based in the US, the SOA and CAS, have Presidents that are Black. In thisleadership development interview series, we hear from John Robinson, President of the SOA, and Roosevelt Mosley, President of the CAS, as they discuss this historic moment for the actuarial profession and their views on actuarial leadership.

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2023 marks the first time in history that the two major credentialing organizations based in the US, the SOA and CAS, have Presidents that are Black. In thisleadership development interview series, we hear from John Robinson, President of the SOA, and Roosevelt Mosley, President of the CAS, as they discuss this historic moment for the actuarial profession and their views on actuarial leadership.

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2023 marks the first time in history that the two major credentialing organizations based in the US, the SOA and CAS, have Presidents that are Black. In thisleadership development interview series, we hear from John Robinson, President of the SOA, and Roosevelt Mosley, President of the CAS, as they discuss this historic moment for the actuarial profession and their views on actuarial leadership.

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In this episode, Ed Pudlowski talks with Mark Wernicke, vice president  of managed care at Thedacare about value-based care, patient care, and  quality of healthcare services.

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Chelsea Adler – Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society,  Senior  Manager at Root Inc., and the creator of Inspiring Actuaries - discusses  her leadership style, career journey, the actuarial profession, and  also her experience on the  US National Team for Synchronized Swimming.

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Chelsea Adler – Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society,  Senior  Manager at Root Inc., and the creator of Inspiring Actuaries - discusses  her leadership style, career journey, the actuarial profession, and  also her experience on the  US National Team for Synchronized Swimming.

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Chelsea Adler – Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society,  Senior  Manager at Root Inc., and the creator of Inspiring Actuaries - discusses  her leadership style, career journey, the actuarial profession, and  also her experience on the  US National Team for Synchronized Swimming.

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Jeff Johnson, Chair of the Actuarial Foundation Board, and Jason Leppin,  Executive Director of The Actuarial Foundation, discuss the  Foundation's mission, programs, and its support of actuaries and the  community.

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Jeff Johnson, Chair of the Actuarial Foundation Board, and Jason Leppin,  Executive Director of The Actuarial Foundation, discuss the  Foundation's mission, programs, and its support of actuaries and the  community.

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Jeff Johnson, Chair of the Actuarial Foundation Board, and Jason Leppin,  Executive Director of The Actuarial Foundation, discuss the  Foundation's mission, programs, and its support of actuaries and the  community.

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In this episode of the Innovative Healthcare Solutions podcast Ed  Pudlowski talks with Sara Teppema, chief actuary at Wildflower Health,  about how she and the team help patients navigate the healthcare system  throughout maternity, including the post-partum period.

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In this healthcare podcast episode, Ed Pudlowski talks with Trevor Fast,  benefit products lead at Surest. Trevor and Ed talk about a redesigned  healthcare benefit model that gives consumers the support to find better  healthcare options.

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In this healthcare podcast episode, Ed Pudlowski speaks with Roy  Ramthun, a nationally recognized expert on healthcare savings accounts  and consumer directed healthcare issues, who shares his idea about  expanding the ACA Marketplace products to include HSAs.

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In this healthcare podcast episode, Ed Pudlowski speaks with Jason  Borycki with Monogram Health about how his organization strives for  early detection of kidney disease and works to reduce inpatient  admissions, readmissions and ER visits.

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Learn from AccessHope's CEO, Mark Stadler, on how AccessHope  collaborates with other institutions, employers and their healthcare  affiliates nationwide to improve the quality of cancer care and close  the cancer knowledge gap.

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Brent Walder is a former chief actuary at Prudential Financial.  Brent has a passion for helping technical leaders accelerate change, drive strategic business impact, and lead deeply satisfying lives. He recently launched a new career as a speaker, executive coach, and leadership developer. Brent spent the last 25 years growing as a leader, building and leading high-performing teams, helping transform businesses and industries, and developing emerging leaders. Brent's greatest professional energy comes from engaging, growing and developing talented leaders.

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Brent Walder is a former chief actuary at Prudential Financial.  Brent has a passion for helping technical leaders accelerate change, drive strategic business impact, and lead deeply satisfying lives. He recently launched a new career as a speaker, executive coach, and leadership developer. Brent spent the last 25 years growing as a leader, building and leading high-performing teams, helping transform businesses and industries, and developing emerging leaders. Brent's greatest professional energy comes from engaging, growing and developing talented leaders.

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Brent Walder is a former chief actuary at Prudential Financial.  Brent has a passion for helping technical leaders accelerate change, drive strategic business impact, and lead deeply satisfying lives. He recently launched a new career as a speaker, executive coach, and leadership developer. Brent spent the last 25 years growing as a leader, building and leading high-performing teams, helping transform businesses and industries, and developing emerging leaders. Brent's greatest professional energy comes from engaging, growing and developing talented leaders.

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Mallika Bender, FCAS, MAAA, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)  Staff Actuary at the Casualty Actuarial Society, helps build awareness  of and educate stakeholders on DE&I topics, develop strategies and  mobilize volunteers and partners to  increase the diversity and maintain and strengthen relationships with key DE&I partners.

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Mallika Bender, FCAS, MAAA, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)  Staff Actuary at the Casualty Actuarial Society, helps build awareness  of and educate stakeholders on DE&I topics, develop strategies and  mobilize volunteers and partners to     increase the diversity and maintain and strengthen relationships  with key DE&I partners.

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Mallika Bender, FCAS, MAAA, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)  Staff Actuary at the Casualty Actuarial Society, helps build awareness  of and educate stakeholders on DE&I topics, develop strategies and  mobilize volunteers and partners to     increase the diversity and maintain and strengthen relationships  with key DE&I partners.

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Dominic Lee, ACAS, Senior Actuary and Senior Solutions Advisor, Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions at SAS. Dominic is the self-proclaimed Maverick Actuary. He is a public speaker, content creator, and helps quantitative professionals increase impact and value using media and visual storytelling. This is the second in a two-part series.

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Dominic Lee, ACAS, Senior Actuary and Senior Solutions Advisor, Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions at SAS. Dominic is the self-proclaimed Maverick Actuary. He is a public speaker, content creator, and helps quantitative professionals increase impact and value using media and visual storytelling. This is the first in a two-part series.

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In celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day the CCA Women in Consulting community hosted a Leadership Interview Series discussion with the five women presidents of the U.S. actuarial associations. This is history in the making as it is the first time all five associations have had women presidents at once.

We gathered to not only celebrate but to also learn from these women - to understand their journeys and pathways toward leadership, and to understand what inspired them. You're invited to watch this inspiring, heartfelt and genuine interview to hear more about their triumphs, challenges and motivations. This is the last in a three-part series.

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In celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day the CCA Women in Consulting community hosted a Leadership Interview Series discussion with the five women presidents of the U.S. actuarial associations. This is history in the making as it is the first time all five associations have had women presidents at once.

We gathered to not only celebrate but to also learn from these women - to understand their journeys and pathways toward leadership, and to understand what inspired them. You're invited to watch this inspiring, heartfelt and genuine interview to hear more about their triumphs, challenges and motivations. This is the second in a three-part series.

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In celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day the CCA Women in Consulting community hosted a Leadership Interview Series discussion with the five women presidents of the U.S. actuarial associations. This is history in the making as it is the first time all five associations have had women presidents at once.

We gathered to not only celebrate but to also learn from these women - to understand their journeys and pathways toward leadership, and to understand what inspired them. You're invited to watch this inspiring, heartfelt and genuine interview to hear more about their triumphs, challenges and motivations. This is the first in a three-part series.

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Featuring Jake Akstins and Matt Gentile, Co-Founders of the Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries (SAGAA), the last of this three-part interview discusses SAGAA's purpose to facilitate connections between LGBTQ+ actuaries and allies to engage in community-wide dialogue about LGBTQ+ issues, as well as the importance of inclusive leadership.

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Featuring Jake Akstins and Matt Gentile, Co-Founders of the Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries (SAGAA), the second of this three-part interview discusses SAGAA's purpose to facilitate connections between LGBTQ+ actuaries and allies to engage in community-wide dialogue about LGBTQ+ issues, as well as the importance of inclusive leadership.

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Featuring Jake Akstins and Matt Gentile, Co-Founders of the Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries (SAGAA), the first of this three-part interview discusses SAGAA's purpose to facilitate connections between LGBTQ+ actuaries and allies to engage in community-wide dialogue about LGBTQ+ issues, as well as the importance of inclusive leadership.

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In the last of a four-part series, Gloria Asare, Toronto Affiliate Leader of the International Association of Black Actuaries and Head of Pricing for Canada at AXA XL, talks about IABA, its services, mission, and successes, and her thoughts on leadership.

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In the third of a four-part series, Gloria Asare, Toronto Affiliate Leader of the International Association of Black Actuaries and Head of Pricing for Canada at AXA XL, talks about IABA, its services, mission, and successes, and her thoughts on leadership.

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In the second of a four-part series, Gloria Asare, Toronto Affiliate Leader of the International Association of Black Actuaries and Head of Pricing for Canada at AXA XL, talks about IABA, its services, mission, and successes, and her thoughts on leadership.

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In the first of a four-part series, Gloria Asare, Toronto Affiliate Leader of the International Association of Black Actuaries and Head of Pricing for Canada at AXA XL, talks about IABA, its services, mission, and successes, and her thoughts on leadership.

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In the last of a four-part series, Tom Terry CEO of The Terry Group talks about the evolution of his career, the actuarial profession, volunteering, successful leaders, and what advice he has for actuaries that are looking to become successful leaders within their organizations.

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In the third of a four-part series, Tom Terry CEO of The Terry Group talks about the evolution of his career, the actuarial profession, volunteering, successful leaders, and what advice he has for actuaries that are looking to become successful leaders within their organizations.

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In the second of a four-part series, Tom Terry CEO of The Terry Group talks about the evolution of his career, the actuarial profession, volunteering, successful leaders, and what advice he has for actuaries that are looking to become successful leaders within their organizations.

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In the first of a four-part series, Tom Terry CEO of The Terry Group talks about the evolution of his career, the actuarial profession, volunteering, successful leaders, and what advice he has for actuaries that are looking to become successful leaders within their organizations.

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In the last of a four-part series, Alejandro Ortega – President of the Organization of Latino Actuaries and one of the founding members of the organization discusses the organization, its goals and services, leadership, and diversity.

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In the third of a four-part series, Alejandro Ortega – President of the Organization of Latino Actuaries and one of the founding members of the organization discusses the organization, its goals and services, leadership, and diversity.

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In the second of a four-part series, Alejandro Ortega – President of the Organization of Latino Actuaries and one of the founding members of the organization discusses the organization, its goals and services, leadership, and diversity.

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In the first of a four-part series, Alejandro Ortega – President of the Organization of Latino Actuaries and one of the founding members of the organization discusses the organization, its goals and services, leadership, and diversity.

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In the last of a five-part series, CCA President Maria Sarli, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA and President-Elect Ellen Kleinstuber, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA, FSPA discuss their perspectives about the value of volunteering, role models who influenced their career paths, and their perspectives on leadership.

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In the last of a five-part series, CCA President Maria Sarli, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA and President-Elect Ellen Kleinstuber, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA, FSPA discuss their perspectives about the value of volunteering, role models who influenced their career paths, and their perspectives on leadership.

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In the third of a five-part series, CCA President Maria Sarli, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA and President-Elect Ellen Kleinstuber, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA, FSPA discuss their perspectives about the value of volunteering, role models who influenced their career paths, and their perspectives on leadership.

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In the second of a five-part series, CCA President Maria Sarli, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA and President-Elect Ellen Kleinstuber, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA, FSPA discuss their perspectives about the value of volunteering, role models who influenced their career paths, and their perspectives on leadership.

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In the first of a five-part series, CCA President Maria Sarli, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA and President-Elect Ellen Kleinstuber, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA, FSPA discuss their perspectives about the value of volunteering, role models who influenced their career paths, and their perspectives on leadership.

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In the last of a four-part series, Sara Teppma, President of Alta Advisers and Chair of the Joint SOA/CAS Committee on Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion discusses how she got involved in the joint committee, the goals of the committee, and what initiatives are on the horizon and how you can support the initiatives of the JCDEI.

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In the third of a four-part series, Sara Teppma, President of Alta Advisers and Chair of the Joint SOA/CAS Committee on Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion discusses how she got involved in the joint committee, the goals of the committee, and what initiatives are on the horizon and how you can support the initiatives of the JCDEI.

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In the second of a four-part series, Sara Teppma, President of Alta Advisers and Chair of the Joint SOA/CAS Committee on Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion discusses how she got involved in the joint committee, the goals of the committee, and what initiatives are on the horizon and how you can support the initiatives of the JCDEI.

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In the first of a four-part series, Sara Teppma, President of Alta Advisers and Chair of the Joint SOA/CAS Committee on Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion discusses how she got involved in the joint committee, the goals of the committee, and what initiatives are on the horizon and how you can support the initiatives of the JCDEI.

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In the last of a five-part series, John Lowell FCA, MAAA, ASA, EA, Partner, October Three Consulting LLC, discusses his unique path to becoming an actuary, taking on new challenges, preparing for leadership challenges and developing others, and his unique hobbies.

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In the fourth of a five-part series, John Lowell FCA, MAAA, ASA, EA, Partner, October Three Consulting LLC, discusses his unique path to becoming an actuary, taking on new challenges, preparing for leadership challenges and developing others, and his unique hobbies.

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In the third of a five-part series, John Lowell FCA, MAAA, ASA, EA, Partner, October Three Consulting LLC, discusses his unique path to becoming an actuary, taking on new challenges, preparing for leadership challenges and developing others, and his unique hobbies.

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In the second of a five-part series, John Lowell FCA, MAAA, ASA, EA, Partner, October Three Consulting LLC, discusses his unique path to becoming an actuary, taking on new challenges, preparing for leadership challenges and developing others, and his unique hobbies.

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In the first of a five-part series, John Lowell FCA, MAAA, ASA, EA, Partner, October Three Consulting LLC, discusses his unique path to becoming an actuary, taking on new challenges, preparing for leadership challenges and developing others, and his unique hobbies.

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In the last of a four-part series, Rob Bacher talks about his various credentials, including FCA, FSA, FCIA, EA, MAAA, CFA, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, and how they helped him as an Actuary, the non-traditional roles he has held, the challenges he has had to overcome during his career, the pros and cons of working on the consulting versus client side, and how can actuaries set themselves apart from data analysts.

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In the third of a four-part series, Rob Bacher talks about his various credentials, including FCA, FSA, FCIA, EA, MAAA, CFA, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, and how they helped him as an Actuary, the non-traditional roles he has held, the challenges he has had to overcome during his career, the pros and cons of working on the consulting versus client side, and how can actuaries set themselves apart from data analysts.

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In the second of a four-part series, Rob Bacher talks about his various credentials, including FCA, FSA, FCIA, EA, MAAA, CFA, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, and how they helped him as an Actuary, the non-traditional roles he has held, the challenges he has had to overcome during his career, the pros and cons of working on the consulting versus client side, and how can actuaries set themselves apart from data analysts.

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In the first of a four-part series, Rob Bacher talks about his various credentials, including FCA, FSA, FCIA, EA, MAAA, CFA, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, and how they helped him as an Actuary, the non-traditional roles he has held, the challenges he has had to overcome during his career, the pros and cons of working on the consulting versus client side, and how can actuaries set themselves apart from data analysts.

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In the last of a five-part series, Tonya Manning, Tonya B. Manning, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA, US Wealth Practice Leader & Chief Actuary, Buck, discusses her greatest achievements, the importance of volunteering, leadership challenges, gender issues, dealing with conflicting viewpoints, how to become successful leader in your organization, and her role models

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In the fourth of a five-part series, Tonya Manning, Tonya B. Manning, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA, US Wealth Practice Leader & Chief Actuary, Buck, discusses her greatest achievements, the importance of volunteering, leadership challenges, gender issues, dealing with conflicting viewpoints, how to become successful leader in your organization, and her role models.

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In the third of a five-part series, Tonya Manning, Tonya B. Manning, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA, US Wealth Practice Leader & Chief Actuary, Buck, discusses her greatest achievements, the importance of volunteering, leadership challenges, gender issues, dealing with conflicting viewpoints, how to become successful leader in your organization, and her role models.

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In the second of a five-part series, Tonya Manning, Tonya B. Manning, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA, US Wealth Practice Leader & Chief Actuary, Buck, discusses her greatest achievements, the importance of volunteering, leadership challenges, gender issues, dealing with conflicting viewpoints, how to become successful leader in your organization, and her role models.

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In the first of a five-part series, Tonya Manning, Tonya B. Manning, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA, US Wealth Practice Leader & Chief Actuary, Buck, discusses her greatest achievements, the importance of volunteering, leadership challenges, gender issues, dealing with conflicting viewpoints, how to become successful leader in your organization, and her role models.

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In the fifth episode of the Healthcare Innovations podcast, Transforming Healthcare Decisions Through Data Science and Digital Technology, you will enjoy Ed's conversation with Jeff Dobro, Chief Innovation Officer at Transcarent. Hear Jeff explain how healthcare, with access to information and digital technology, is delivering better quality of care and realizing cost efficiencies.

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In the fourth episode of the Healthcare Innovations Podcast, Data Science, Meet Actuarial Science, you will enjoy Ed's chat with Whitney Pratt, director of data science pricing and underwriting analytics at Evernorth. Learn about how she and her team are using machine learning and other statistical methods to inform and support risk-based decision making and identifying pricing solutions.

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In this episode, Ed talks with Dr. Tim Church, chief medical officer at Wondr Health. Dr. Church addresses two epidemics we're going to be dealing with in the future: mental health and metabolic syndromes. Find out what this means for medical costs, and how to help people create healthier, more balanced lives.

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Meet Bobby Owen, lead actuary at Quantum Health, a healthcare navigation  firm. Ed and Bobby discuss in this episode how he and his team are  using data to substantiate value and improve healthcare outcomes.

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In this episode, Ed talks with Gary Stanford with Healthcare Services  Corp about his non-traditional role focusing on the provider, healthcare  network and price transparency. Gary has presented at the CCA Annual  Meeting on both machine learning and artificial intelligence and talks  about how he's using these tools in his work.