The Official ASNA Podcast

S2 Ep6: Breaking Barriers

Episode 6 of The Official ASNA Podcast is here! Featuring Angelita Graham who is currently the president of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, and Partner at Mercer. In this episode, we learn about Angelita's career spanning three different countries (Jamaica, UK, Canada), her vision for the CIA and her insights on growth and leadership.

S2 Ep5: Leading The Future

Episode 5 of The Official ASNA Podcast is here! Featuring David Cummings, President of the Casualty Actuarial Society, one of the most influential actuarial organizations in North America. In this episode, we explore Dave’s unique career journey from the military to actuarial leadership, his vision for the future of the CAS, and how the actuarial profession is evolving in an era of rapid technological change. We also dive into the skills students need to thrive, the role of leadership in shaping the profession, and his advice for the next generation of actuaries. Whether you’re a student just starting out or an early-career professional thinking about what’s next, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

S2 Eps 4: De-Risking Defined

S2E4: De-Risking Defined: Pension Risk Transfer Featuring Jonathan Morrin, AVP at Sunlife Financial on the Defined Benefit Solutions Structuring team. He has 15 years of experience in the retirement industry. In this episode, we explore the exciting field of pension risk transfer, strategies employed by companies in the field and also opportunities available for students.

S2 Eps3: IABA's Impact on the Profession

Beyond the Numbers: The IABA’s Impact on the Actuarial Profession Featuring Valérie Adelson, who is an actuary with over 18 years of experience. While holding various leaderhip roles, she’s notable been actively involved with the International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA), an organization focused on empowering and supporting Black actuaries at every stage of their career. In this episode, we will explore why diversity matters, the unique challenges faced by POC in the profession, and how organizations like the IABA are helping to build a more inclusive future for actuaries everywhere the world. Learn more at:https://www.blackactuaries.org/

S2 Eps 2: Actuarial Academia

Episode 2: Actuarial Academia Featuring Isaac Marchand, who is currently a master of science student at Simon Fraser University, previously ASNA's convention chair and most recently a member of the board of directors. In this episode, we will explore the world of research in the actuarial space. We will delve deep into the most exciting areas of research happening right now and its impact on the industry. Stay tuned till the end for advice on how to get involved in this exciting field. For more info, visit our official ⁠Website⁠ [https://anea-asna.ca/home/], ⁠Linkedin⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/anea-asna/] & ⁠Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/anea_asna/]