Actuary Voices

Growing affordability concerns. Conversations about how AI is reshaping access to insurance. The NAIC Spring 2026 Meeting covered a lot of ground, and the Academy was at the center of it. In this episode of Actuary Voices, host Ted Gotsch talks with Katie Dzurec, the Academy's Director of State Public Policy Outreach, about the key takeaways from this year's meeting. Katie shares what regulators are prioritizing right now and how actuaries fit into the conversation. Additional Resources: Read Katie's full recap on the Actuarially Sound blog: https://actuary.org/publication/actuarially-sound/ Read the Academy's recent research findings on risk-based capital (RBC) and impairment: https://actuary.org/resources/academy-presents-on-research-at-naic-spring-meeting/ Read the Academy HPC's  Updates to HATF: https://actuary.org/resources/hpc-provides-updates-to-hatf-at-naic-spring-meeting/  

In the latest episode of Actuary Voices, Selma Hepp, Chief Economist at Cotality, joins host Preeti Vasishtha for a conversation about the economy, housing trends, and AI investments.

As we celebrate Black History Month, host David Nolan is joined by Gloria Gilliam, President of the International Association of Black Actuaries, for a new episode of Actuary Voices, in which Gloria shares her journey to becoming an actuary and building the next generation of actuaries.

In the latest episode of Actuary Voices, Geralyn Trujillo, the Academy's Senior Director of Public Policy, joins host David Nolan for a conversation about the Academy's policy priorities for 2026. 

In the latest episode of Actuary Voices, the Academy's Senior Directors join host David Nolan for a conversation about Academy priorities for 2026 and putting our members front and center. 

In the latest episode of Actuary Voices, the Academy's Public Policy Directors join host Ted Gotsch for a conversation about our upcoming Hill visits, how the Academy interacts with federal and state policymakers, as well as the important policy topics that the Academy and its volunteers are focused on for 2026.

Anthony Lucero, the immediate past-president of the Organization of Latino Actuaries, joined host David Nolan on the latest episode of Actuary Voices. Anthony shares his journey to becoming an actuary and discusses OLA's future plans.  

Tune into the latest Actuary Voices episode featuring Ethan Sonnichsen, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Chief Government Affairs Officer, and Katie Dzurec, the Academy's Director of Public Policy State Outreach. The two discuss the relationship between the two organizations and how they work together in areas such as health care, casualty, life insurance and more to improve public policy in a way that benefits both insurers and consumers.

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, in a new Actuary Voices podcast episode, Committee on Cyber Risk member Bobby Jaegers discusses building a strong U.S. cybersecurity infrastructure and cyber resilience at the personal level.

In the latest episode of Actuary Voices, Academy volunteers Connie Rydberg, Bruce Cadenhead, and Spencer Look join host Ted Gotsch for a conversation about the retirement symposium, Actuarial Perspectives and Solutions for Strengthening the U.S. Retirement System, which they spoke at in Washington, D.C. 

In a special edition of Actuary Voices, Academy President Darrell Knapp discusses the role the Academy plays, and his year as president, with Academy Executive Director and CEO Bill Michalisin.

Kelly Cusick, the chair of The Actuarial Foundation, joins host David Nolan on the latest episode of Actuary Voices. Kelly shares her journey to becoming an actuary and discusses her position as the chair of The Actuarial Foundation's Board of Trustees.

Craig Chu, president of the Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries, joins host David Nolan on the latest episode of Actuary Voices. Craig shares his journey to becoming an actuary and discusses his role as president of SAGAA.

Charlie Lei, president of Abacus Actuaries, is the newest guest on Actuary Voices. He discusses his journey to becoming an actuary and his role as president. Listen to the episode now—and don’t forget to subscribe so you can be alerted as new episodes are released.

Stephen Abrokwah, president of the International Association of Black Actuaries, joins host David Nolan on the latest episode of Actuary Voices. Stephen shares his journey to becoming an actuary and discusses his new role as president of the IABA.

In the latest episode of Actuary Voices, Life Practice Council Vice President Jason Kehrberg and Insurance Investment Summit participants Steve Smith and Jared Wilner join host Ted Gotsch for a conversation about the upcoming event in New York City.

In the latest episode of Actuary Voices, the Academy’s Senior Fellows join host Ted Gotsch for a conversation about the recent election and Academy policy priorities for the coming year.

The latest Actuarial Voices podcast features an interview with ERM/ORSA Committee volunteer John Blocher, who discusses risk management issues and his work with the group Abacus Actuaries in bringing more actuaries of Asian descent into management-level positions. Subscribe to Actuarial Voices wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

Marcela Granados, president of the Organization of Latino Actuaries, joins host David Nolan on the latest episode of Actuary Voices. She shares her journey as an actuary – from her educational experiences in Mexico and at Harvard University to her current role in consulting.  Please subscribe to Actuary Voices on your preferred podcast platform.