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​Actuarial Talk Series Two – All 10 Episodes

At HFG, we’re passionate about bringing together professionals from across the actuarial and insurance markets to share experiences, insights and career journeys that can benefit the wider industry.

Series Two of Actuarial Talk, hosted by HFG Managing Director William Gallimore, continued to deliver engaging conversations with leaders from across the actuarial and insurance world. From market transformation and technology to leadership, career advice and personal stories, each episode offers something valuable for actuaries at every stage of their career.

Below, you’ll find all 10 episodes from Series Two in one place.

Episode 1 – Tom Harris

Series Two began with Tom Harris, who discussed his career journey within the insurance industry, lessons learned throughout his actuarial career and how the profession continues to evolve.

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Episode 2 – Hetul Patel

In Episode Two, Hetul Patel shared insights from his extensive career in insurance, discussing leadership, innovation and the future direction of the actuarial profession.

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Episode 3 – Alice Boreman

Episode Three featured Alice Boreman, who spoke about transformation within actuarial teams, change management and the importance of adaptability across the insurance market.

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Episode 4 – Q&A

A special Q&A episode exploring recruitment trends across the actuarial market, career advice for candidates and how the market has evolved in recent years.

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Episode 5 – James Borrett

In Episode Five, James Borrett reflected on his long-standing actuarial career, sharing insights into leadership, professional development and navigating change across the insurance industry.

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Episode 6 – Tom Dilley

Tom Dilley joined the podcast to discuss working closely with actuaries, building relationships across the market and his broader experiences within insurance leadership. The episode also includes the memorable story of how Tom saved Will’s life during the London Marathon.

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Episode 7 – Anthony Williams

Episode Seven welcomed Anthony Williams to discuss leadership, innovation and how actuarial teams are adapting to an increasingly data-driven insurance landscape.

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Episode 8 – Taha Ahmad

In Episode Eight, Taha Ahmad discussed actuarial transformation, the role of technology within insurance and his ambitions within the profession, including his involvement with the IFoA Council.

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Episode 9 – Peter Way

Peter Way joined the podcast to discuss his unique career path, experiences across international markets and the importance of resilience and adaptability within the actuarial profession.

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Episode 10 – Dan Gelderd

The final episode of Series Two featured Dan Gelderd, who discussed actuarial technology, Python adoption within insurance and how technology is reshaping actuarial modelling and decision-making.

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Series Two has once again showcased the variety of experiences, personalities and leadership styles across the actuarial and insurance markets. A huge thank you to all of our guests and listeners for supporting the podcast.

We’re excited to continue the conversation in future episodes of Actuarial Talkin Series Three.