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Jan 2026
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Special Holiday Edition - In the Mix for...

RESEARCH INSIGHTS
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In the Mix for 2026: Research Goals and Personal Milestones from the Research Institute

Kick off the new year with Part 2 of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute's Holiday Season podcast series, hosted by Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research. In this special episode, Dale is joined by a full panel of SOA researchers and team members—including Achilles Natsis, Joe Alaimo, Kara Clark, Lisa Schilling, Nicole Anagnos, Patrick Nolan, Philip Adams, Rob Montgomery, and Steve Siegel—as they look ahead to 2026.

Each guest shares professional ambitions across key areas like health care, mortality, annuities, AI, climate, and retirement—along with a few fun personal resolutions for the year ahead.

From expanding research on GLP-1s and longevity to launching new studies in mortality and long-term care, this episode is filled with energy, insights, and optimism for the actuarial profession in 2026.

🎧 Start your year with purpose, perspective, and a podcast that brings the future into focus.

For feedback or ideas, email us at ResearchInsights@soa.org 

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