Actuarial Talk
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Actuarial Talk brings you an intimate glimpse into the lives and careers of high achieving, successful Actuaries who kindly share their own experiences and lessons they have learnt.
You can find out how they climbed the career ladder, what mistakes were made and what amazing decisions got them to where they are today.
Will Gallimore is Managing Director of HFG. He has recruited GI Actuaries for 17 years which has seen him develop friendships with some of the most prestigious people in the insurance industry.
The Actuarial Talk podcast tells their story.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of HFG. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The hfg name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
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Actuarial Talk: Howard Dale
Actuarial Talk
05/24/23 • 32 min
Howard Dale is a quantum physicist turned actuary and after ‘not really knowing what an actuary was’ at the beginning of his career, now runs an actuarial contracting business!
The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Howard's story.
Apologies for the issues with Will’s microphone in this episode, but Howard sounds great!
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of HFG. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The hfg name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
Actuarial Talk: Hetul Patel
Actuarial Talk
08/07/24 • 34 min
In Hetul's words; 'I often get asked “what does an Actuary do?”. Well, my job is to make the companies I work for great.'
As a qualified actuary with over 20 years in the insurance industry for companies including Catlin, Asia Capital Re and Liberty Mutual, Hetul can offer much more than that.
He is a global leader who thinks technology and people will be the key to the future of insurance. Hetul is a big advocate of Insurtech and developing talent and mentors start-ups on the Plug and Play ecosystem, alongside work with aspiring IFoA actuaries.
After borrowing a book named 'Ugly Americans', which follows a graduate starting a new life and job in Japan, Hetul went seeking an international secondment which led to a career full of travelling and new experiences.
The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Hetul's story.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of HFG. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The hfg name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
Actuarial Talk: Thomas Hamilton
Actuarial Talk
06/28/23 • 21 min
Tom is an actuary who loves coding and data. Previously a Director at RPC-Tyche, he has set up his own mini-consultancy whose focus is on using the right technologies to solve London Market clients’ problems.
The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Tom's story.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of HFG. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The hfg name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
Actuarial Talk: Nick Line
Actuarial Talk
06/12/23 • 30 min
Nick Line is the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for Markel’s International business, with responsibilities for underwriting profitability, oversight, and risk. He joined the insurance industry nearly three decades ago as an actuarial assistant with Lane Clark & Peacock, before moving across to Markel, where he progressed from Actuarial Manager to Chief Actuary and then to CUO.
Nick has been with Markel for more than 26 years and is sponsor of the organisation’s Diversity and Inclusion pillar, which forms part of its Style in Action Framework, whilst he also sits on Markel’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee. Outside of work, Nick is an avid cricket fan.
The Actuarial Talk podcast talks to Nick about his career journey so far and how he is helping to champion Markel’s D&I initiatives and support young professionals in their insurance careers.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of HFG. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The hfg name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
Actuarial Talk: Alice Kaye
Actuarial Talk
05/04/23 • 29 min
Alice Kaye is Chief Operating Officer at Inigo, a Lloyd’s syndicate that launched in 2021. She joined the London insurance industry as an actuary, working initially in GI and then in Life & Health. Alice pivoted into reinsurance underwriting, first in Paris and then back in London, before joining Inigo in their early months.
Alice is an insurance enthusiast, and on top of that a huge proponent of making the industry a fantastic place for us all.
The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Alice's story.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of HFG. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The hfg name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
Actuarial Talk: Sunnie Luthra
Actuarial Talk
08/15/23 • 63 min
Sunnie, an accomplished actuary with an impressive trajectory, began his journey with an Engineering degree from India. His endeavours have spanned continents – from India to London, through Singapore and the Middle East. Over the years, he's built a formidable repertoire in consultancy, broking, personal lines insurance, and Lloyd's / London market.
Previously the Head of Capital and Exposure Management at IGI, he's currently a Partner at AInsurCo. Beyond the numbers, Sunnie loves cricket and dotes on his two children. Dive into his journey which seamlessly blends personal passion with professional prowess.
The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Sunnie's story.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of HFG. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The hfg name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
Actuarial Talk: Stuart Davies
Actuarial Talk
09/05/23 • 37 min
Stuart Davies has 34 years of experience in operations and finance, mostly in the insurance industry. He has served as Executive Chairman of DARAG Group Limited since 2017 and he is the Chairman of the Board of elseco. Before joining Keyhaven, Stuart was a Group Chief Executive Officer at Sompo Canopius, a leading global speciality reinsurer.
Previous to this, Stuart spent 11 years at Aegis London, a Lloyd’s syndicate, most recently as Managing Director. He began his career with Ernst and Young where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant.
Stuart was born with a disability which has only spurred him on throughout his impressive career and in 2019 suffered a stroke which left him in hospital for over two months.
The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Stuart’s inspirational story.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of HFG. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The hfg name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
Actuarial Talk: Laura Curtis
Actuarial Talk
09/20/23 • 43 min
Laura is the Chair of the GI Lifelong Learning Committee (GILL) and a Senior ERM Manager at Ki Insurance.
She is a passionate advocate for volunteering and has previously volunteered in a range of roles for the IFoA including examining, curriculum rewrites, and as a member of both the GI Education and CPD subcommittee and Herd Mentality working party.
Outside of this Laura currently volunteers for Your Place (https://your-place.org.uk/) and Wapping Youth FC, alongside other ad-hoc volunteering.
The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Laura's story.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of HFG. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The hfg name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
Actuarial Talk: Bryan Joseph
Actuarial Talk
10/24/23 • 43 min
Bryan Joseph is an actuary and business leader with over forty years experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry globally.
He has worked as both a consultant to and as an executive in (re)insurance companies. Bryan has operated at the linkage between capital, risk and the interface between capital markets and insurance markets.
Bryan has faced prejudice in both his personal and working life and has overcome many challenges to build an extraordinary career in insurance.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of HFG. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The hfg name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
Actuarial Talk: Dominic Christian
Actuarial Talk
11/28/23 • 49 min
Dominic Christian is Global Chairman of Aon Reinsurance Solutions and a member of Aon's Global Executive. Alongside his Aon career, Dominic is a Councilman of the City of London Corporation, representing the Ward of Lime Street and is Deputy Chairman of Lloyd's of London.
From starting in the City as a road sweeper, to building an extraordinary career in insurance, the Actuarial Talk podcast tells Dominic's story.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of HFG. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The hfg name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Actuarial Talk have?
Actuarial Talk currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does Actuarial Talk cover?
The podcast is about Careers, Business and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Actuarial Talk?
The episode title 'Actuarial Talk: Thomas Hamilton' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Actuarial Talk?
The average episode length on Actuarial Talk is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of Actuarial Talk released?
Episodes of Actuarial Talk are typically released every 21 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Actuarial Talk?
The first episode of Actuarial Talk was released on May 4, 2023.
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