SOA Podcasts - Society of Actuaries

Ryan Kiefer, Ben Tolzmann, Jake Davis

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Booking Overview

An association podcast focused on actuarial education, professional development, and insurance practice, it typically interviews Society of Actuaries leaders, credentialed actuaries, and exam educators. PR agencies could credibly pitch actuarial experts, insurance and risk professionals, credentialed educators, and leaders with specialized perspectives on the profession; booking difficulty is likely low because guests are primarily niche subject-matter professionals rather than major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 8.8k subscribers

Instagram: 14.0k followers

Contact Information

soapodcastfeed@soa.org

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Host

Ryan Kiefer - Actuary holding ASA and MAAA credentials.

Ben Tolzmann - Member of the Society of Actuaries Young Professional Advisory Council.

Jake Davis - Member of the Society of Actuaries Young Professional Advisory Council.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Actuarial credentials such as ASA, FSA, or MAAA, along with professional experience in actuarial practice, insurance, SOA education, examinations, or professional community leadership.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership in actuarial or professional education organizations, Subject-matter expertise in actuarial exams, insurance, or professional development, Experience as a credentialed actuary or actuarial educator

Recent Guest Discussions

Kelly Rabin - SOA Community Engagement And The Future Of The Life And Annuities Community

Ryan Holt - SOA Community Engagement And The Future Of The Life And Annuities Community

Doug Norris - Changes To The FSA Pathway And The Transition After Two Exam Cycles

Eddie Smith - Actuarial Exam Education, Study Strategies, And Career Development

Recent Topics

Actuarial Science, Insurance, Actuarial Exams, Risk Management, Professional Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
SOA Podcasts - Society of Actuaries
:

Life and Annuities Community: Beyond Sections: The Future of SOA Community Engagement

July 14, 2026

The SOA is evolving – and so is the way members connect. This episode explores the shift from the traditional SOA Section model to a new community engagement approach, unpacking what it means for members across the organization and, in particular, for those in the Life and Annuity space. Whether you've been an SOA member for decades or are just getting started, tune in to hear how this change opens up new ways to collaborate, grow, and shape the profession. Host Ryan Kiefer, ASA, MAAA speaks ...

Young Professional Advisory Council: AI, Risk, and the Next Generation of Insurance

June 30, 2026

AI is changing every industry—and insurance is no exception. In this episode, we discuss how artificial intelligence could reshape actuarial work, risk management, and the future of the insurance industry, while also exploring how AI is affecting our personal lives and everyday decision-making.

Young Professional Advisory Council: Evolving the FSA Pathway, 6 Months Later

May 25, 2026

The Young Professional Advisory Council's Ben Tolzmann sits down with Doug Norris of the SOA's fellowship education department to discuss the recent changes to the FSA pathway and how the transition has been going through 2 exam cycles.

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