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Hey there Listeners! We have another great Society of Actuaries Research Institute Research Insights Podcast episode today discussing the upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, which is being held in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, November 30, 2023, through Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Listen to host Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research here at the SOA talk with Rade Musulin, Principal at Finity Consulting in Sydney Australia, and Actuaries Institute's Actuary of the Year for 2023, talk about the upcoming COP28 conference.   SOA Research Institute landing page:  https://www.soa.org/research/research-institute/   We welcome feedback! researchinsights@soa.org 

You may have noticed your home insurance bill is a lot higher than usual.  In the past year there's been a huge jump in premiums, with most of us paying almost 30 per cent more.  Those in flood prone areas are seeing even bigger rises.  Today, what's behind the premium price spikes and what can be done to bring them down.  Featured:  Sharanjit Paddam, Principal of Climate Risk at Finity Consulting

TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=cf2040a6-c3d0-433f-9bf0-fd61b0c0a263To 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 part in structured, risk-free data-driven competitions.Marcello Negro, Principal at Finity Consulting and Ean Chan, Actuarial Manager at EY join the Driven by Data Podcast to unpack the benefits, challenges and key learnings from their experience is taking part in data-driven competitions.Marcello and Ean chat about their first experience in a data competition, how they apply the skills in their current roles, the key benefits and new skillsets they have gained by participating and how they see the data landscape evolving in the future.PLUS, Marcello and Ean offer advice for those new to data competitions, how you can get involved and top tips on how to overcome challenges you make face during these competitions.Tune in for the latest in the world of data analytics as experts from within and beyond the actuarial profession join Kriti Khullar for exclusive interviews.Find out more about actuarieshttps://www.actuaries.asn.auhttps://linktr.ee/ActuariesInstituteFollow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInstTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst

Rade was based in the USA, in Florida, and knows well the perils of natural disasters. His interests include changing population demographics and catastrophe exposure, climate change adaptation, disaster planning and modelling. He has a lot of experience with storm pathways and hurricanes, and has some insights into the bushfires disaster. Rade has extensive experience globally, particularly in Asia Pacific (e.g. China, Southeast Asia). Previously he was Chair of the International Actuarial Association’s Resource and Environmental Working Group. He is currently a member of Actuaries Institute’s Climate Change Working Group and Co-Chair of the Institute’s Insurance Affordability Task Force. He is also Principal at Finity Consulting.  Rade is the Actuaries Institute’s spokesman on climate, and the Institute’s climate index, which measures extremes in weather every quarter. The index measures extreme weather conditions and sea levels across Australia, and how these vary over time. It was launched a little over a year ago, to show changes in the frequency, or rate of occurrence, of extreme high and low temperatures, heavy precipitation, dry days, strong winds and changes in sea levels. It is collated at the end of each season following the release of data from the BoM. The data is collected nationally and grouped into 12 climatically consistent regions. Each season is compared to the same season in previous years and against a reference period of 1981-2010. It’s a first for Australia. From the last index release: ‘Recent events, including the devastating bushfires in multiple states, underscore how important it is to get an objective view on climate patterns. The Australian Actuaries Climate Index clearly shows extreme weather is happening more often.’

Part two in the run up to the (sold out, but watch the live stream on Saturday: https://data.sim.vuw.ac.nz/widsw2019/streaming/) Women in Data Science (WiDS) Wellington event we find out who, what, where, and why from four of the speakers - you will hear from:AGATE PONDER-SUTTONAgate has been doing data science, with and without that title, in industry and academia for slightly less than twenty years.- https://nz.linkedin.com/in/agatepondersuttonDAME DIANE RROBERTSONDiane is a successful social sector entrepreneur, giving her a unique combination of strong business and financial skills with strong social sector credentials. She has written and managed databases for a variety of businesses and agencies- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_Robertson- https://nz.linkedin.com/in/dame-diane-robertson-768b43a8EMMA VITZEmma is an actuarial analyst at Finity Consulting in Auckland. She graduated from Victoria University in 2017 with a Bachelor in Science in Statistics and Psychology.- https://twitter.com/EmmaVitz- https://nz.linkedin.com/in/emma-vitz- https://github.com/EmVitz- https://medium.com/@emmavitzKATE KOLICHKate Kolich is the Director of Data Systems and Analytics at the Social Investment Agency, where her team supports data and analytics capability for the social sector by acting as an integrator through the provision of the secure data exchange and developing analytical methods and products to measure outcomes for social wellbeing.- https://www.linkedin.com/in/katkolich/- https://twitter.com/Kat_Data------------------------------------------------------New Zealand tech, media, & startup podcast hosted by Mike Riversdale, Raj Khushal, Vivian Chandra, and others. Hosts of #WellyTechAll our past shows are on our websitehttps://www.accessgranted.nz Follow and Like us on:https://twitter.com/AccessGrantedNZ https://facebook.com/AccessGrantedNZ https://linkedin.com/company/access-granted-podcast Subscribe to the show however you want:https://www.accessgranted.nz/subscribe/Buy the AG merch:https://www.accessgranted.nz/shop/

Ashish Ahluwalia (Principal at Finity Consulting and member of the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group) interviews Nicolette Rubinsztein, the 2019 President of the Actuaries Institute on her life, career and experiences with gender diversity in the workplace.Nicolette is committed to increasing focus on diversity in the workplace alongside the Institute's Diversity and Inclusion Working Group (DIWG)Find out more: https://actuaries.asn.au/about-us/governance/committees/all-committees/members?ID=ZNjqeCg7c0U%3d Nicolette will be facilitating the 2019 CPD Tour in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbanehttps://actuaries.asn.au/microsites/2019-CPD-Tour/What does the Royal Commission mean for you as an actuary and what should you do differently in future? As an actuary working in the modern business environment affected by corporate culture, media pressure and societal issues, how can you as a professional effectively deal with ethical dilemmas?The upcoming CPD Tour is not to be missed as we bring you experts on governance, regulation and your professional duties. This tour has been designed to cater for all members working in traditional/ non-traditional roles and management positions. It is our opportunity to learn from past events and strengthen our profession.We will discuss learnings and case studies from the Royal Commission and share the perspectives of Royal Commission witnesses and the regulator. Follow the Actuaries Institute across all social;↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst↳ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ActuariesInstitutehttps://www.actuaries.asn.auhttps://www.actuaries.digital

Ashish Ahluwalia (Principal at Finity Consulting and member of the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group) interviews Nicolette Rubinsztein, the 2019 President of the Actuaries Institute on her life, career and experiences with gender diversity in the workplace.Nicolette is committed to increasing focus on diversity in the workplace alongside the Institute's Diversity and Inclusion Working Group (DIWG)Find out more: https://actuaries.asn.au/about-us/governance/committees/all-committees/members?ID=ZNjqeCg7c0U%3d Nicolette will be facilitating the 2019 CPD Tour in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbanehttps://actuaries.asn.au/microsites/2019-CPD-Tour/What does the Royal Commission mean for you as an actuary and what should you do differently in future? As an actuary working in the modern business environment affected by corporate culture, media pressure and societal issues, how can you as a professional effectively deal with ethical dilemmas?The upcoming CPD Tour is not to be missed as we bring you experts on governance, regulation and your professional duties. This tour has been designed to cater for all members working in traditional/ non-traditional roles and management positions. It is our opportunity to learn from past events and strengthen our profession.We will discuss learnings and case studies from the Royal Commission and share the perspectives of Royal Commission witnesses and the regulator. Follow the Actuaries Institute across all social;↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst↳ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ActuariesInstitutehttps://www.actuaries.asn.auhttps://www.actuaries.digital

Tim Andrews (Principal at Finity Consulting) and Vanessa Beenders (Practice Excellence Advisor at the Actuaries Institute) met to discuss Tim's involvement in the creation of the Australian Actuaries Climate Index and why it's necessary for businesses and actuaries to utilise the data.Tim expands on how the Australian Actuaries Climate Index was created and why actuaries and wider industries should be utilising the index to inform their business decisions and inform their risk management framework including climate change policies.To see the index, please visit the site belowhttps://actuaries.asn.au/microsites/climate-index

Tim Andrews (Principal at Finity Consulting) and Vanessa Beenders (Practice Excellence Advisor at the Actuaries Institute) met to discuss Tim's involvement in the creation of the Australian Actuaries Climate Index and why it's necessary for businesses and actuaries to utilise the data.Tim expands on how the Australian Actuaries Climate Index was created and why actuaries and wider industries should be utilising the index to inform their business decisions and inform their risk management framework including climate change policies.To see the index, please visit the site belowhttps://actuaries.asn.au/microsites/climate-index

Head of Actuarial and Analytics at World Nomads and Weapons of Mass Deduction judge Jacky Poon interviews Andrew Xu, Actuary at Finity Consulting, on his entry into the WOMD competition, focusing on Geospatial analysis and a career in data analytics.Andrew created an entry that incorporated animation, Google Maps street view and motion graphics to explain the importance of Geospatial analysis and how it is used by actuaries for geographical models. He is one of the Top 3 entrants along with Minh Phan and Queenie Chow who created their entries on CatBoost and open source data.Jacky and Andrew touch on the wider aspects of Geospatial analysis including it's changing application over the years to using different analysis methods including R which he learned form his current role at FinityJacky asks a range of question including;How are you feeling about the [competition winner] announcement?Tell me a bit about yourself?Tell me about your hobby [in video production]?How did you get into R for analysis?What other areas have you applied R in?What lead you to choose geospatial analysis as your topic?How would you begin to do geospatial analysis?Where do you see the edge for actuaries?What makes a great data analyst actuary?Andrew Xu will be participating at the 2018 Data Analytics Seminar where he will find out if he, Minh or Queenie will be crowned the winner of the Weapons of Mass Deduction competition. View the Program Snapshot here and get your tickets to attend tomorrow!

Head of Actuarial and Analytics at World Nomads and Weapons of Mass Deduction judge Jacky Poon interviews Andrew Xu, Actuary at Finity Consulting, on his entry into the WOMD competition, focusing on Geospatial analysis and a career in data analytics.Andrew created an entry that incorporated animation, Google Maps street view and motion graphics to explain the importance of Geospatial analysis and how it is used by actuaries for geographical models. He is one of the Top 3 entrants along with Minh Phan and Queenie Chow who created their entries on CatBoost and open source data.Jacky and Andrew touch on the wider aspects of Geospatial analysis including it's changing application over the years to using different analysis methods including R which he learned form his current role at FinityJacky asks a range of question including;How are you feeling about the [competition winner] announcement?Tell me a bit about yourself?Tell me about your hobby [in video production]?How did you get into R for analysis?What other areas have you applied R in?What lead you to choose geospatial analysis as your topic?How would you begin to do geospatial analysis?Where do you see the edge for actuaries?What makes a great data analyst actuary?Andrew Xu will be participating at the 2018 Data Analytics Seminar where he will find out if he, Minh or Queenie will be crowned the winner of the Weapons of Mass Deduction competition. View the Program Snapshot here and get your tickets to attend tomorrow!

Transactions Actuary at Swiss Re, Eric Tsui, discusses the challenges he encountered when taking parental leave, and the support he received from his employer to do so.This instalment of the Institute’s Diversity and Inclusion at work series discusses the topic of parental leave with an interview between Ashish Ahluwalia (Principal at Finity Consulting) and Eric Tsui.The pair discuss how employers who are:1. committed to diversity and inclusion in its broadest sense; and2. allow their employees to achieve a real balance between work and family are able to increase their employee retention.In the podcast, Eric describes the difference between being in the workplace and being on parental leave.“When you are on parental leave your mind is kind of idle, but it’s a very physical kind of job, wrangling a baby or just pushing the pram for kilometres on end.” - Eric TsuiChildren grow up so quickly and as Eric says “every moment, every time they do something it could be the last time that they do it because they move into a different phase”. The main benefit to Eric has been “developing a closer bond with my son”. Luckily, both his and his wife’s employers enabled this family to be there for those important moments.Data Analytics Video Competition - Weapons of Mass Deductionhttps://actuaries.asn.au/microsites/actuaries-in-data-analytics/video-competition/Download Transcript herehttps://actuaries.asn.au/Library/Miscellaneous/2018/CareerViewEp11Transcript.pdfFollow the Actuaries Institute across all social;↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst↳ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ActuariesInstituteYou can earn two CPD points for every Podcast listened to.

Transactions Actuary at Swiss Re, Eric Tsui, discusses the challenges he encountered when taking parental leave, and the support he received from his employer to do so.This instalment of the Institute’s Diversity and Inclusion at work series discusses the topic of parental leave with an interview between Ashish Ahluwalia (Principal at Finity Consulting) and Eric Tsui.The pair discuss how employers who are:1. committed to diversity and inclusion in its broadest sense; and2. allow their employees to achieve a real balance between work and family are able to increase their employee retention.In the podcast, Eric describes the difference between being in the workplace and being on parental leave.“When you are on parental leave your mind is kind of idle, but it’s a very physical kind of job, wrangling a baby or just pushing the pram for kilometres on end.” - Eric TsuiChildren grow up so quickly and as Eric says “every moment, every time they do something it could be the last time that they do it because they move into a different phase”. The main benefit to Eric has been “developing a closer bond with my son”. Luckily, both his and his wife’s employers enabled this family to be there for those important moments.Data Analytics Video Competition - Weapons of Mass Deductionhttps://actuaries.asn.au/microsites/actuaries-in-data-analytics/video-competition/Download Transcript herehttps://actuaries.asn.au/Library/Miscellaneous/2018/CareerViewEp11Transcript.pdfFollow the Actuaries Institute across all social;↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst↳ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ActuariesInstituteYou can earn two CPD points for every Podcast listened to.

This instalment of the Institute's Diversity and Inclusion series asks the Chief Actuary at MLC Insurance, Darren Robinson, about his experience managing employees with flexible work (remote location and part time) arrangements. Darren discusses the value of an 'agile coach' in supporting part-time staff and how productivity, retention and morale can be affected by flexible working.Ashish Ahluwalia (Principal at Finity Consulting) discusses with Darren, the increasing take-up of flexible work arrangements and how - with the correct planning, level of trust, capability and communication - both employers and employees can benefit. Darren explains some of his own staff's requests - including when returning from maternity leave and scenarios where 'Head Of' Departments moved interstate - and offers advice for both employees and mangers on negotiating such arrangements.Darren emphasises that maintaining strong lines of communication, despite the geographical distance, is important. As is facilitating 'water-cooler' moments: those chance meetings of colleagues in the office or on coffee breaks that often spark innovations, for individuals not always physically present.Listen in to the podcast to find out more about the challenges and rewards of flexible work.Data Analytics Video Competition - Weapons of Mass Deductionhttps://actuaries.asn.au/microsites/actuaries-in-data-analytics/video-competition/Download Transcript herehttps://actuaries.asn.au/Library/Miscellaneous/2018/CareerViewEp10Transcript.pdfFollow the Actuaries Institute across all social;↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst↳ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ActuariesInstituteYou can earn two CPD points for every Podcast listened to.

This instalment of the Institute's Diversity and Inclusion series asks the Chief Actuary at MLC Insurance, Darren Robinson, about his experience managing employees with flexible work (remote location and part time) arrangements. Darren discusses the value of an 'agile coach' in supporting part-time staff and how productivity, retention and morale can be affected by flexible working.Ashish Ahluwalia (Principal at Finity Consulting) discusses with Darren, the increasing take-up of flexible work arrangements and how - with the correct planning, level of trust, capability and communication - both employers and employees can benefit. Darren explains some of his own staff's requests - including when returning from maternity leave and scenarios where 'Head Of' Departments moved interstate - and offers advice for both employees and mangers on negotiating such arrangements.Darren emphasises that maintaining strong lines of communication, despite the geographical distance, is important. As is facilitating 'water-cooler' moments: those chance meetings of colleagues in the office or on coffee breaks that often spark innovations, for individuals not always physically present.Listen in to the podcast to find out more about the challenges and rewards of flexible work.Data Analytics Video Competition - Weapons of Mass Deductionhttps://actuaries.asn.au/microsites/actuaries-in-data-analytics/video-competition/Download Transcript herehttps://actuaries.asn.au/Library/Miscellaneous/2018/CareerViewEp10Transcript.pdfFollow the Actuaries Institute across all social;↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst↳ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ActuariesInstituteYou can earn two CPD points for every Podcast listened to.

So what does a good internship look like? We break down the features with plenty of examples of companies treating interns right and reaping the rewards. But what does it take to land a good internship? And can a good one still be unfair? This one is for the companies! We uncover the 5 vital ingredients in a good internship. From application to orientation to exit interview, what exactly goes into a good internship? We talk to two top-ranked companies from the Internships Australia annual rankings. We hear how they hire and what they give to and get from their interns. Up to now, it's all been on the interns, but companies have a lot to gain and little to give when it comes to internships. Colin McLeod, Investor, director and innovator tells us why companies should pay attention to interns, and ShineWing Australia tell us what they do to hold onto good interns once they accept an offer, clue: crazygolf! How do you recognise a good internship? We talk to Internships Australia about their accreditation scheme, and hear from former interns that turned their time into a job, and hear what their good internships was really like. If you have any stories about burnout or how you got intern life under control we would love to hear them. Send them to: starting-somewhere@unimelb.com.au Companies, Rankings and jobs boards mentioned in this episode: ShineWing Australia - Accountants and business advisors http://www.shinewing.com.au/ Finity Consulting, Actuarial and Insurance Consultants www.finity.com.au ANZ Bank, Graduate and intern program https://www.anz.com.au/careers/programs/summer-intern https://www.anz.com.au/careers/programs/graduates/ Interns Australia, Advocating Fairer Internships https://internsaustralia.org.au/

So what does a good internship look like? We break down the features with plenty of examples of companies treating interns right and reaping the rewards. But what does it take to land a good internship? And can a good one still be unfair? This one is for the companies! We uncover the 5 vital ingredients in a good internship. From application to orientation to exit interview, what exactly goes into a good internship? We talk to two top-ranked companies from the Internships Australia annual rankings. We hear how they hire and what they give to and get from their interns. Up to now, it’s all been on the interns, but companies have a lot to gain and little to give when it comes to internships. Colin McLeod, Investor, director and innovator tells us why companies should pay attention to interns, and ShineWing Australia tell us what they do to hold onto good interns once they accept an offer, clue: crazygolf!How do you recognise a good internship? We talk to Internships Australia about their accreditation scheme, and hear from former interns that turned their time into a job, and hear what their good internships was really like. If you have any stories about burnout or how you got intern life under control we would love to hear them. Send them to: starting-somewhere@unimelb.com.au Companies, Rankings and jobs boards mentioned in this episode:ShineWing Australia - Accountants and business advisorshttp://www.shinewing.com.au/Finity Consulting, Actuarial and Insurance Consultantswww.finity.com.au ANZ Bank, Graduate and intern programhttps://www.anz.com.au/careers/programs/summer-internhttps://www.anz.com.au/careers/programs/graduates/ Interns Australia, Advocating Fairer Internshipshttps://internsaustralia.org.au/ Global website, with Australian opportunities www.gradconnection.com Contributors: This episode features contributions from the following people and organizations. Lauren Berger, CEO/Founder InternQueen.comhttps://www.internqueen.com/content/about-lauren-berger Tony Tam, Actuarial Analyst with Finityhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-tam-06976357/Pieta Spencer, people and Culture advisor at ShineWing Australiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pietaspencer/ Amanda Camilleri, BPCA Consultant at ShineWing Australiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-camilleri-b697b2101/ Anders Furze, writer, critic and journalisthttps://www.andersfurze.com.au/ Professor Colin McLeod, Master of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Melbourne https://www.findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/display/person82179 Cholena Orr, Graduate and Generalist Banker Program Manager, ANZhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cholenaorr Jack Kenchington Evans, Industrial Officer, Lawyerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-kenchington-evans-2514b590/ Charis Palmer, Deputy Editor/Chief of Staff, The Conversationhttps://theconversation.com/au/teamMary Trumble, Client Solutions Manager, LinkedIn Australiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marytrumble/ Michelle Lau, Intern at Keep Left PR, Melbourne.https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-lau-95884b124/ Rem Tzambasis of NAB, manager, Strategic Partners and Programshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rem-tzambazis-86b47930/ Grace Chen, final-year student studying the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbournehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-y-chen/ Vivian Gleeson, Business Development Officer, Burnet Institutehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-gleeson-1a2390128/ Credits: Starting Somewhere is produced by the University of Melbourne Producers: Buffy Gorilla, Ben Pawson, Supervising Producer and original concept: Dr Andi Horvath,Buffy Gorrilla is an award-winning audio journalist and a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne Master of Journalism programme. Buffy has been a producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) Radio National and ABC Radio Melbourne. Following a successful internship, Buffy is currently working with RN’s Blueprint for Living. She is also the producer for the Masterclass podcast from the University of Melbourne Centre for Advancing Journalism.Ben Pawson is a communications professional that helps organisations and leaders connect to their stories. With experience across the education, arts, disability, science communication and technology sectors he did an internship in fundraising in Scotland after an MBA in France before that worked on blue chip design and marketing projects before changing careers.

Ashish Ahluwalia (Principal at Finity Consulting) and Lesley Traverso (Director at Talent Insights) discuss the Institutes' Diversity and Inclusion Working Group (DIWG) and how diversity and inclusion is crucial for innovation in the workplace and how businesses can create a strategy that includes diversity as a key focus.Ashish Ashulwalia and Lesley Traverso discuss the three main areas that council have put forward into the Diversity and Inclusion action plan as part of the working group's strategy for the year including;1. Creating a diverse and inclusive environment for members and HQ staff2. Encouraging committees and working groups to represent the diversity of the Institute memberships3. Promoting the benefits of diversity within the profession from an internal and external perspectiveAshish and Lesley also discuss how the Institute can promote it's larger takeup in the STEM field for women with ANU discussing the 35% to 65% female to male split in actuarial studies, which is encouraging considering the 15% average female to 85% male takeup that technology and engineering fields have.Ashish asks a range of questions including:- What do you think the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group is trying to achieve?- Can a lack of diversity be a major barrier to innovation?- What advice do you have for people in navigating tricky situations around diversity?- What might we be doing differently in 10 years time?- What are the key outcomes you would like the group to have achieved in the next few years?Listen in to the podcast to find out more about the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and read our article on the groups goals and members below;https://www.actuaries.digital/2017/07/19/introducing-the-new-diversity-and-inclusion-working-group/Download the Transcript herehttps://actuaries.asn.au/Library/Miscellaneous/2018/CareerViewEp7Transcript.pdfFollow the Actuaries Institute across all social;↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst↳ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ActuariesInstituteYou can earn two CPD points for every Podcast listened to.

Ashish Ahluwalia (Principal at Finity Consulting) and Lesley Traverso (Director at Talent Insights) discuss the Institutes' Diversity and Inclusion Working Group (DIWG) and how diversity and inclusion is crucial for innovation in the workplace and how businesses can create a strategy that includes diversity as a key focus.Ashish Ashulwalia and Lesley Traverso discuss the three main areas that council have put forward into the Diversity and Inclusion action plan as part of the working group's strategy for the year including;1. Creating a diverse and inclusive environment for members and HQ staff2. Encouraging committees and working groups to represent the diversity of the Institute memberships3. Promoting the benefits of diversity within the profession from an internal and external perspectiveAshish and Lesley also discuss how the Institute can promote it's larger takeup in the STEM field for women with ANU discussing the 35% to 65% female to male split in actuarial studies, which is encouraging considering the 15% average female to 85% male takeup that technology and engineering fields have.Ashish asks a range of questions including:- What do you think the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group is trying to achieve?- Can a lack of diversity be a major barrier to innovation?- What advice do you have for people in navigating tricky situations around diversity?- What might we be doing differently in 10 years time?- What are the key outcomes you would like the group to have achieved in the next few years?Listen in to the podcast to find out more about the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and read our article on the groups goals and members below;https://www.actuaries.digital/2017/07/19/introducing-the-new-diversity-and-inclusion-working-group/Download the Transcript herehttps://actuaries.asn.au/Library/Miscellaneous/2018/CareerViewEp7Transcript.pdfFollow the Actuaries Institute across all social;↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst↳ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ActuariesInstituteYou can earn two CPD points for every Podcast listened to.

Solai Valliappan previews her talk at the upcoming Young Actuaries Conference (YAC) including the importance of a 'strong network' and how she came to consult on 'the Google Maps of asteroid resources in space'. Angela Poon (Actuarial Consultant at Finity Consulting) asks Solai Valliappan (Business Advisor at HEOR) how she attained her current role and how she has become an advisor to multiple actuarial facets of businesses from risk management to strategy to data analytics and finance.Solai's experience is varied as she enjoys working on multiple projects and utilising her actuarial skills to help businesses in non-traditional fields excel.Angela asks a range of questions including:- How do you get to be an advisor in areas of finance, data analytics, strategy and risk management all in one time?- How has a strong network helped you in your career?- Do you have any tips or advice for people who are trying to explore or venture into a non-traditional field?- How did you find your passion with working in the space area?- Can you tell our listeners what sort of things can they expect to get out of the upcoming Young Actuaries Conference?Download the Transcript herehttps://actuaries.asn.au/Library/Miscellaneous/2018/ActuariesYACTranscript.pdfFollow the Actuaries Institute across all social;↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst↳ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ActuariesInstituteCPD members can earn 2 points for each Podcast listened to.

Solai Valliappan previews her talk at the upcoming Young Actuaries Conference (YAC) including the importance of a 'strong network' and how she came to consult on 'the Google Maps of asteroid resources in space'. Angela Poon (Actuarial Consultant at Finity Consulting) asks Solai Valliappan (Business Advisor at HEOR) how she attained her current role and how she has become an advisor to multiple actuarial facets of businesses from risk management to strategy to data analytics and finance.Solai's experience is varied as she enjoys working on multiple projects and utilising her actuarial skills to help businesses in non-traditional fields excel.Angela asks a range of questions including:- How do you get to be an advisor in areas of finance, data analytics, strategy and risk management all in one time?- How has a strong network helped you in your career?- Do you have any tips or advice for people who are trying to explore or venture into a non-traditional field?- How did you find your passion with working in the space area?- Can you tell our listeners what sort of things can they expect to get out of the upcoming Young Actuaries Conference?Download the Transcript herehttps://actuaries.asn.au/Library/Miscellaneous/2018/ActuariesYACTranscript.pdfFollow the Actuaries Institute across all social;↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst↳ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ActuariesInstituteCPD members can earn 2 points for each Podcast listened to.

Will insurance companies ever offer cover for those living in a high risk flood zone?Featuring:Lance Leslie - Professor of Climatology in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney. Elizabeth Mossop - Professor of Landscape Architecture and Dean of the Design, Architecture and Building Faculty at the University of Technology Sydney. Tim Andrews - Principal at Finity Consulting. Gera and Cherina - Business Owners from Lismore, New South Wales.Producer: Jake Morcom.

Ignatius Li (Partner at Deloitte) interviews Anthony Lowe (former CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia) and Jamie Reid (Principal at Finity Consulting) about the recommendations and research in their Dialogue thought leadership paper "Private Health insurance Bill Shock: What Can Insurers Do to Help?"In the paper, Anthony and Jamie discuss the surprising and distressing impact of out-of-pocket costs for those with private health insurance.“...a recent study of men who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer showed median out of pocket expenses for those with PHI were $6,000 compared to $2,000 for those without. Although private cover does provide the benefits of choice of specialist, private rooms and generally lower waiting times, the cost differential is significant."Currently PHI does not cover many of the factors that drive current treatment costs including:- Medicare pricing- New technology- Bureaucratic hurdles- Ancillary expenses (travel, medical costs)The Dialogue paper suggests that a lump sum payment of $5000 to those affected by a cancer diagnosis would be an effective and affordable way for insurers to encourage customer satisfaction, quality of life and reduce severe financial impact. Listen in to find out more on Anthony and Jamie's research and innovative recommendations to help alleviate 'Bill Shock'Download the Transcript herehttps://actuaries.asn.au/Library/Miscellaneous/2018/TheDialoguePHITranscript.pdfFollow the Actuaries Institute across all social;↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst↳ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ActuariesInstituteCPD members can earn 2 points for each Podcast listened to.

Ignatius Li (Partner at Deloitte) interviews Anthony Lowe (former CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia) and Jamie Reid (Principal at Finity Consulting) about the recommendations and research in their Dialogue thought leadership paper "Private Health insurance Bill Shock: What Can Insurers Do to Help?"In the paper, Anthony and Jamie discuss the surprising and distressing impact of out-of-pocket costs for those with private health insurance.“...a recent study of men who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer showed median out of pocket expenses for those with PHI were $6,000 compared to $2,000 for those without. Although private cover does provide the benefits of choice of specialist, private rooms and generally lower waiting times, the cost differential is significant."Currently PHI does not cover many of the factors that drive current treatment costs including:- Medicare pricing- New technology- Bureaucratic hurdles- Ancillary expenses (travel, medical costs)The Dialogue paper suggests that a lump sum payment of $5000 to those affected by a cancer diagnosis would be an effective and affordable way for insurers to encourage customer satisfaction, quality of life and reduce severe financial impact. Listen in to find out more on Anthony and Jamie's research and innovative recommendations to help alleviate 'Bill Shock'Download the Transcript herehttps://actuaries.asn.au/Library/Miscellaneous/2018/TheDialoguePHITranscript.pdfFollow the Actuaries Institute across all social;↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst↳ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ActuariesInstituteCPD members can earn 2 points for each Podcast listened to.