Leadership Interview Series
The Leadership Interview Series (formerly Emerging Leaders), hosted by CCA past president, Michael Clark, provides actuaries with leadership skill development through thoughtful and engaging interviews. These discussions feature actuarial leaders sharing personal experiences and practical advice that have shaped them into the people they are today. Tune into these interviews live or recorded to gain new insights that will help you as you look to develop or refine your leadership skills and become a more successful professional.
Featured Interviews
In case you missed it, watch the full recording of the Celebrating Women in Actuarial Leadership panel discussion.
Meetings & Education
Alejandro Ortega
In this four-part video series, Alejandro Ortega – President of the Organization of Latino Actuaries and one of the founding members of the organization discusses the organization, its goals and services, leadership, and diversity.
SAGAA
Featuring Jake Akstins and Matt Gentile, Co-Founders of the Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries (SAGAA), this three-part interview discusses SAGAA's purpose to facilitate connections between LGBTQ+ actuaries and allies to engage in community-wide
dialogue about LGBTQ+ issues, as well as the importance of inclusive leadership.
Tonya Manning
In this five-part video series, Tonya Manning, Tonya B. Manning, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA, US Wealth Practice Leader & Chief Actuary, Buck, discusses her greatest achievements, the importance of volunteering, leadership challenges, gender issues, dealing with conflicting viewpoints, how to become successful leader in your organization, and her role models.
Rob Bacher
In this four-part video series, Rob Bacher talks about his various credentials, including FCA, FSA, FCIA, EA, MAAA, CFA, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, and how they helped him as an Actuary, the non-traditional roles he has held, the challenges he has had
to overcome during his career, the pros and cons of working on the consulting versus client side, and how can actuaries set themselves apart from data analysts.
John Lowell
In this five-part video series, John Lowell FCA, MAAA, ASA, EA, Partner, October Three Consulting LLC, discusses his unique path to becoming an actuary, taking on new challenges, preparing for leadership challenges and developing others, and his unique hobbies.
Sara Teppema
In this four-part video series, Sara Teppma, President of Alta Advisers and Chair of the Joint SOA/CAS Committee on Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion discusses how she got involved in the joint committee, the goals of the committee, and what initiatives
are on the horizon and how you can support the initiatives of the JCDEI.
Maria Sarli and Ellen Kleinstuber
In this five-part video series, CCA President Maria Sarli, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA and President-Elect Ellen Kleinstuber, FCA, MAAA, FSA, EA, FSPA discuss their perspectives about the value of volunteering, role models who influenced their career paths, and their perspectives on leadership.
Tom Terry
In this four-part series,Tom Terry CEO of The Terry Group talks about the Evolution of his career, the actuarial profession, volunteering, successful leaders, and what advice he has for actuaries that are looking to become successful leaders within their
organizations.
Gloria Asare
In this four-part series, Gloria Asare, Toronto Affiliate Leader of the International Association of Black Actuaries and Head of Pricing for Canada at AXA XL, talks about IABA, its services, mission, and successes, and her thoughts on leadership.
Celebrating Women in Actuarial Leadership
In celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day the CCA Women in Consulting community hosted a Leadership Interview Series discussion with the five women presidents of the U.S. actuarial associations. This is history in the making
as it is the first time all five associations have had women presidents at once.
We gathered to not only celebrate but to also learn from these women - to understand their journeys and pathways toward leadership, and to understand what
inspired them. You're invited to watch this inspiring, heartfelt and genuine interview to hear more about their triumphs, challenges and motivations.
Dominic Lee
Dominic Lee, ACAS, Senior Actuary and Senior Solutions Advisor, Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions at SAS is the self-proclaimed Maverick Actuary. He is a public speaker, content creator, and helps quant professionals increase impact and value using media and visual storytelling. Check out his TED-style talk about actuarial science.
Mallika Bender
Mallika Bender, FCAS, MAAA, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Staff Actuary at the Casualty Actuarial Society, helps build awareness of and educate stakeholders on DE&I topics, develop strategies and mobilize volunteers and partners to increase the diversity and maintain and strengthen relationships with key DE&I partners.
Brent Walder
Brent Walder is a former chief actuary at Prudential Financial. Brent has a passion for helping technical leaders accelerate change, drive strategic business impact, and lead deeply satisfying lives. He recently launched a new career as a speaker, executive coach, and leadership developer. Brent spent the last 25 years growing as a leader, building and leading high-performing teams, helping transform businesses and industries, and developing emerging leaders. Brent's greatest professional energy comes from engaging, growing and developing talented leaders.
The Actuarial Foundation
Jeff Johnson, Chair of the Actuarial Foundation Board, and Jason Leppin, Executive Director of The Actuarial Foundation, discuss the Foundation's mission, programs, and its support of actuaries and the community.
Chelsea Adler
Chelsea Adler – Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society, Senior Manager at Root Inc., and the creator of Inspiring Actuaries - discusses her leadership style, career journey, the actuarial profession, and also her experience on the US National Team for Synchronized Swimming.