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All Eyes on Economics Podcasts
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All Eyes on Economics is a podcast series from Triple-I providing different perspectives on the intersection of economics and business strategy in the insurance and financial sectors. Thoughtful and actionable, Triple-I Chief Economist and Data Scientist Dr. Michel Léonard, CBE, and his guests engage in lively exchanges about how business leaders integrate economics into their wider growth strategy - and how economics is delivering tools that specifically match business needs in today’s challenging economy.
Episode 14: All Eyes on Economics: The evolution of economics, with Tom Beers (NABE)
(July 2, 2024)
In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr. Michel Léonard speaks to Tom Beers, Executive Director of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE). They navigate through a conversation about NABE’s mission and contributions while also analyzing the evolution of the economics profession. Tom highlights the important role of economics in many sectors such as technology and consulting, and Michel, as both Economist and Data scientist serves as a direct example as to how integrated economics and data science are. Tune in to learn more about the opportunities NABE provides for economists today. Spotify, Audible, Apple
Episode 13: All Eyes on Economics: The Future of Commercial Real Estate with Shawn Moura
(June 24, 2024)
In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr. Leonard speaks to Shawn Moura, Senior research director at NAIOP, The Commercial Real Estate Development Association. Shawn and Michel have a thoughtful researched conversation about the commercial real estate market; specifically looking at trends surrounding office space demand. NAIOP recently released their second quarter office space demand forecast which is publicly available and can be viewed at the link below. They also discuss the future of the retail market and how American worker’s priorities are impacting the future success of offices, retail, and construction. Spotify, Audible, Apple
Episode 12: All Eyes on Economics: Elevating Insurance Education through Economics and AI with Pete Miller (The Institutes)
(June 17, 2024)
In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr. Leonard speaks to Pete Miller, President and CEO of The Institutes. Pete and Michel discuss the relationship between economics and insurance and the role AI plays in the evolving insurance landscape. Pete shares his expert perspective as a leader in the industry to answer questions about how important topics like replacement costs and inflations are to industry executives and boards. Pete also highlights some of The Institute’s great resources such as education courses, newsletters, and events. Turning toward innovation, Michel and Pete dive into a discussion about generative AI and the various opportunities it presents for the growth and transformation of the industry. Listen to Podcast: Spotify, Audible, Apple
Episode 11: All Eyes on Economics: Connecting to Regulators Through Research, Databases, and Economic Tools, with Jeff Czajkowski (CIPR, NAIC)
(June 10, 2024)
In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr. Michel Leonard, CBE, speaks to Jeff Czajkowski, Director of the Center for Insurance Policy and Research at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Michel and Jeff engage in a detailed discussion about the translation of technical economic research into broadly consumable content. Both holding PhDs in Economics, Michel and Jeff connect over their shared background and the current challenges researchers face in relating content including macro-economic trends, investments, and solvency requirements, to regulators and other industry stakeholders. Specifically, Michel asks Jeff about several initiatives such as Community 360, macro credential risk assessment, and the CIPR NAIC dashboards, which are essential in explaining and understanding climate risk and modeling. They discuss how each of these economic tools contributes to both building consensus among researchers and appealing to the regulatory perspective. Listen to Podcast: Spotify, Audible, Apple
Episode 10: All Eyes on Economics: Real Estate and Insurance with Sandra Rampersaud (Vespiary, Aequitas)
(May 28, 2024)
In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr. Leonard speaks to Sandra Rampersaud, President and CEO of Vespiary Realty and Aequitas Risk Solutions. Sandra brings a unique perspective to the conversation as both a relator and insurance broker. She highlights how key it is to take insurance into consideration when purchasing a home, especially as a first-time homeowner. Listen to Podcast: Spotify, Audible, Apple
Episode 9: All Eyes on Economics: Inflation and Growth with Paul Carroll (ITL)
(May 20, 2024)
In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr. Leonard joined Insurance Thought Leadership Editor in Chief, Paul Carroll, for one of ITL’s quarterly chats. Paul and Michel discuss the US economy at large, and the FED’s economic outlook. They then delve into the factors that contribute to the FED’s and Triple-I’s economic projections on Inflation and economic growth. Also in this episode, you will get an up-close look at economic conditions for commercial property growth and commentary on how we look at today’s growth in the context of the past few years. Listen to Podcast: Spotify, Audible, Apple
Episode 8: All Eyes on Economics: Bridging Economics and Underwriting with Dale Porfilio (Triple-I)
(May 13, 2024)
In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr Michel Leonard, CBE, speaks with Dale Porfilio, Chief Insurance Officer at the Insurance Information Institute, and President of the Insurance Research Council (IRC). Michel and Dale discuss the intersection of economic trends and underwriting - and their own collaboration at the Triple-I to bridge actuarial and economic analysis and deliver insight to the Triple-I’s members through models, indices, and forecasts. Listen to Podcast: Spotify, Audible, Apple
Episode 7: All Eyes on Economics: The Trade and Business Economist with Ken Simonson (AGC)
(May 6, 2024)
In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr. Michel Leonard, CBE, speaks with Ken Simonson Chief Economist of the Associated General Contractors of America and past president of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE). Michel and Ken discuss the role of economists in trade associations and their contribution to shaping economic policy. Expanding on this, Michel asks Ken about the changing role of business economists in finance and corporate settings and what economists can do to continuously adapt to deliver actionable insight to non-economist colleagues. Listen to Podcast: Spotify, Audible, Apple
Episode 6: All Eyes on Economics: The International Insurance Society with Josh Landau (IIS)
(April 29, 2024)
In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr Michel Leonard, CBE, speaks to Josh Landau, President of the International Insurance Society, affiliated with The Institutes and Corporate Banking Group head of the Financial Institution Group at Fifth Third Bank. Michel and Josh discuss the IIS’s mission to foster greater collaboration amongst insurance thought leaders from around the world - and the role economists and economic research play in shaping timely narratives. Listen to Podcast: Spotify, Audible, Apple
Episode 5: All Eyes on Economics: Economics and Life Insurance with Aaron Smith (FT)
(April 22, 2024)
In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr Michel Leonard, CBE, speaks to Reporter Aaron Smith, Life and Annuity. Michel and Aaron discuss the changing needs of Aaron’s audience in how to understand the impact of economic trends on life policy value, returns and pricing, as well as the impact of wider economic trends on the financial health of the life insurance industry. Listen to Podcast: Spotify, Audible, Apple
Episode 4: All Eyes on Economics: Insurance and Geopolitics with John Minor (AON)
(April 15, 2024)
This week on All Eyes on Economics, our host, Dr Michel Leonard, CBE, and John Minor, Structured Credit and Political Risk Practice Leader at Aon, discuss the role of political risk insurance in mitigating economic and geopolitical risks around the world. Listen to Podcast: Spotify, Audible, Apple
Episode 3: All Eyes on Economics: Economics, Data, and Better Policy with Robert Gordon (APCIA)
(April 8, 2024)
In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr Michel Leonard, CBE, speaks to Robert Gordon, Senior Vice President, Policy, Research, and International at APCIA. Michel and Robert discuss the role of economists in policy-making, especially in contributing to shaping policy for trade associations such as APCIA - and how economic research can be used to challenge established narratives to foster better policy. Listen to Podcast: Spotify, Audible, Apple
Episode 2: All Eyes on Economics: Economics and Triple-I's Mission with Sean Kevelighan
(April 1, 2024)
In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr Michel Leonard, CBE, speaks to Sean Kevelighan, Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Information Institute. Michel and Sean discuss how economic drivers are key to the success of the insurance industry and its contribution to building more sustainable communities. They bring up Triple-I tools that translate economic trends into actionable insight for insurance practitioners and their contribution to the Triple-I mission of providing data-driven insight to industry stakeholders. Listen to Podcast: Spotify, Audible, Apple
Episode 1: All Eyes on Economics: Bridging Economics and Underwriting with Jennifer Kyung
(March 28, 2024)
In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr Michel Leonard, CBE, speaks with Jennifer Kyung, Property and Casualty Chief Underwriting Officer at USAA; Chair of ELC. Michel and Jen discuss the intersection of economic trends and underwriting - and the need to integrate economic analysis in growth and replacement costs assumptions has become even more critical to successful underwriting in today’s great economic uncertainty. Listen to Podcast: Spotify, Audible, Apple