Actuarial Talk

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  Actuarial Talk: Nazmul Hasan 27.07.2026 26мин

  Welcome to Series 3, Episode 2 of Actuarial Talk. In this episode, Will Gallimore is joined by Nazmul Hasan, an actuary whose career has spanned consultancy, regulation and senior leadership roles across the insurance market. Nazmul reflects on his journey into actuarial science, from his early days in investment banking to roles at the FSA/PRA, Beazley, Bupa and beyond. Along the way, he shares insights into capital modelling, risk management, leadership and how the profession has evolved ov...
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  Actuarial Talk: Colum D'Auria 23.06.2026 25мин

  Welcome to Series 3, Episode 1 of Actuarial Talk! In this episode, we’re joined by Colum D’Auria, Global Business Leader - Portfolio Solutions at Canopius. With more than 25 years of experience across actuarial, finance, underwriting and executive leadership roles in the London Market, Colum has built a career that has taken him from PwC to Chubb, MS Amlin, QBE and now Canopius. We discuss his journey from actuarial consultant to Chief Actuary, Chief Financial Officer and business leader, exp...
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  Actuarial Talk: Dan Gelderd 04.11.2025 33мин

  The final episode of Series Two of Actuarial Talk is here! William Gallimore is joined by Dan Gelderd, founder of ACT Collab (Actuarial Collaborative Technology), a business created with a bold vision: to make Python the natural choice for actuarial work. With an impressive background spanning capital modelling roles across the London Market, from consulting at EMB to leading Aon’s Tyche Capital Model product, Dan brings a blend of actuarial expertise and software development insight. D...
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  Actuarial Talk: Peter Way 14.07.2025 33мин

  This episode, we're joined by Peter Way. Peter leads the actuarial team at Africa Specialty Risks, helping to improve access to specialty insurance and reinsurance across Africa and Emerging Markets. In true start-up style, nothing is off-limits, from opps and claims to outwards reinsurance, pricing, reserving and capital. He shares his journey from maths teacher to senior actuary, and we discuss some of life’s biggest challenges, including serious health struggles and being left withou...
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  Actuarial Talk: Taha Ahmad 25.06.2025 33мин

  This episode, we’re joined by Taha Ahmad – actuary, transformation leader and all-round insurance innovator. Taha is Director of Pricing Solutions at Verisk, where he’s helping insurers unlock the power of data and analytics to drive faster, smarter decisions. From shaping pricing strategy at Lloyd’s of London to delivering big change at Deloitte, his journey through the London market is nothing short of impressive. Born in a remote village in Bangladesh and now based in Birmingham, Taha is a...
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  Actuarial Talk: Anthony Williams 12.06.2025 30мин

  In this episode we’re joined by Anthony Williams, International Chief Risk Officer at SiriusPoint. With nearly thirty years of experience in the London Market, Anthony’s career began on the other side of the world. Starting out as an actuarial consultant in Australia, he took a two year secondment to London in the late ’90s and never quite made it back. We dive into Anthony’s thoughts on why a great interview must be a two-way conversation, how AI is reshaping insurance and why a linear caree...
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  Actuarial Talk: Tom Dilley 25.02.2025 29мин

  In this episode, we sit down with Tom Dilley, Global Head of Financial Institutions at Mosaic, to explore his unique perspective on working with actuaries. While not an actuary himself, Tom shares insights on how he navigates the actuarial world and the value they bring to the financial institutions space. We also dive into how Tom manages his work-life balance while leading a global team and maintaining strong relationships across this ever-changing market. Finally, we uncover ...
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  Actuarial Talk: James Borrett 28.01.2025 33мин

  James Borrett's journey at Gen Re showcases not only his professional achievements but also his personal growth. His transition from being the sole P&C actuary in London, after initially qualifying on the Life side, to becoming the Head of International P&C Pricing highlights his dedication, adaptability and undoubted loyalty. James highlights the consistent support and encouragement he received played a significant role in his ability to develop and implement new ideas, contributing ...
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  Actuarial Talk: Q&A with Jake Morton 19.12.2024 30мин

  Join us for a special episode of Actuarial Talk as we sit down with Jake Morton, Associate Director at HFG and head of the GI Actuarial and Risk team. Jake shares stories from his recruitment journey and provides his views on the current and future trends shaping the actuarial market and the hiring of staff within insurance. Plus, we put Jake in the hot seat for a quick-fire Q&A segment and Will shares some funny tales from his time in the market! Send us a message! Disclaimer:&nbsp...
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  Actuarial Talk: Alice Boreman 03.09.2024 35мин

  Alice is a Partner in EY’s Non-Life Actuarial Practice focussing on Transformation and Strategy engagements. She helps clients reimagine their actuarial functions, across reserving, business planning, performance management and pricing. Alice has 14 years’ of experience driving large scale change across finance, IFRS 17, performance management, business planning, ESG and pricing with global listed insurance companies, both in-house and as a consultant. The Actuarial Talk podcast tells...
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  Actuarial Talk: Hetul Patel 07.08.2024 34мин

  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...
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  Actuarial Talk: Tom Harris 23.07.2024 41мин

  For 25 years, Tom worked as a non-life insurance actuary – primarily in reinsurance – before shifting into the non-profit sector. He is now Director of Data & Impact for the Free Speech Union. Starting his career more traditionally as a maths and statistics graduate, Tom tracked a path that entailed both actuarial consultancy and in-house roles, including in 2006 his appointment as the inaugural Chief Actuary for XL Re Europe. Along the way, he has helped to bring actuarial teams t...
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  Actuarial Talk: Tom Chamberlain 20.12.2023 39мин

  Tom Chamberlain has worked in the insurance industry since 2001, having fulfilled both technical and leadership roles for a number of large global insurance companies across Actuarial, Underwriting and Senior Management. Tom has a strong entrepreneurial focus and utilises cutting edge technology to drive new, innovative projects to bring about lasting change in insurance and reinsurance businesses. A qualified pilot, advanced scuba diver and part-time DJ, Tom is a firm believer in a ...
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  Actuarial Talk: Dominic Christian 28.11.2023 49мин

  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. Send us a message! Disclaimer: The views, thou...
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  Actuarial Talk: Bryan Joseph 24.10.2023 43мин

  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.&...
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  Actuarial Talk: Laura Curtis 20.09.2023 43мин

  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 volunte...
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  Actuarial Talk: Sunnie Luthra 15.08.2023 1ч 3мин

  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 cric...
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  Actuarial Talk: Thomas Hamilton 28.06.2023 21мин

  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. Send us a message! 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 informatio...
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  Actuarial Talk: Nick Line 12.06.2023 30мин

  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 Inclu...
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  Actuarial Talk: Howard Dale 24.05.2023 32мин

  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! Send us a message! Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of H...