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Sep 2025
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September 2025 Classic Edition – Actuari...

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Classic Replay: Actuaries with Unconventional Second Acts
In celebration of International Literacy Day, the Society of Actuaries Research Institute is re-releasing a standout episode from the Research Insights Podcast archive. This inspiring conversation features actuarial "rock stars" Greg Jacobs and Shane Chalke, who share their extraordinary career journeys and the second acts that followed. Greg found new purpose as a scuba instructor, while Shane transitioned into the world of jazz music!

Hosted by Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, this episode explores how storytelling and life experiences contribute to professional literacy.

Tune in for a fresh listen to this memorable episode that reminds us how actuaries can turn their analytical skills into creative, purpose-filled pursuits.

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