We Are Actuaries

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julia.k.lessing@gmail.com

info@guardianactuarial.com.au

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Academic Actuaries with Dr Fei Huang and Martin Mulcare

October 06, 2026

Tell us what you thought of this episode!This interview is part of the “Academic Actuaries” mini-series with guest host Martin Mulcare. You can also listen to the interview on the We Are Actuaries podcast episode number 94.Martin Mulcare asks Dr Fei Huang to share reflections from her experience as an actuary in academia.In this interview, Fei: Reframes the "AI will take entry-level jobs" narrative as a redefinition of what those jobs require, not their disappearance Introduces the ...

From Actuary to Serial AI Start-up Founder with Sam Zheng

September 22, 2026

Tell us what you thought of this episode!Here's what I've learned interviewing founders: the ones who eventually build something worthwhile rarely started with a five-year plan. Sam Zheng, my guest today, certainly didn't! He trained as a pricing actuary at Suncorp and Zurich, moved into consulting at Quantium and then, in his words, "for some reason," started building AI companies. Ten years and two start-ups later (plus a 2026 Actuary of the Year award), he's s...

High Performance, Human Leadership with Michael Lin

September 08, 2026

Tell us what you thought of this episode!When Michael Lin was promoted from senior pricing manager to the Head of Pricing, his instinct was to stay deeply involved in the work as a Pricing Actuary alongside his new leadership role. Over time, he learned effective leadership is more about creating clarity, empowering others and focusing on strategic impact.In this episode, Michael takes us through the leadership lessons he's picked up over ten years at TAL – not the polished, highlight-re...

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What is the email for We Are Actuaries?

The publicly listed emails for We Are Actuaries: julia.k.lessing@gmail.com and info@guardianactuarial.com.au.

How many listeners does We Are Actuaries have?

Podseeker estimates We Are Actuaries reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for We Are Actuaries?

We Are Actuaries typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Actuarial qualification or substantial actuarial experience, combined with leadership responsibility, executive experience, entrepreneurship, public-sector impact, or expertise in career and leadership development. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership roles in insurance, financial services, government, or actuarial organizations; Fellowship or advanced professional qualifications in actuarial practice; Founding or leading businesses outside the traditional actuarial career path. Recent guests include Sam Zheng, Michael Lin, and Liting Chen.

How hard is it to get booked on We Are Actuaries?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does We Are Actuaries cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Leadership, Actuarial Science, Entrepreneurship, and Career Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.