Actuarial Talk

Actuarial Talk: Colum D'Auria

HFG Season 3 Episode 1

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Welcome to Series 3, Episode 1 of Actuarial Talk!

In this episode, we’re joined by Colum D’Auria, Global Business Leader - Portfolio Solutions at Canopius.

With more than 25 years of experience across actuarial, finance, underwriting and executive leadership roles in the London Market, Colum has built a career that has taken him from PwC to Chubb, MS Amlin, QBE and now Canopius.

We discuss his journey from actuarial consultant to Chief Actuary, Chief Financial Officer and business leader, exploring the pivotal career decisions that shaped his path along the way.

Colum shares insights into his current role at Canopius, where he is helping to build an innovative portfolio solutions business, and discusses how technology, data and new ways of thinking are continuing to reshape the insurance industry.

We also talk about:

• Building high-performing teams and what Colum looks for when hiring

• Why actuaries should spend more time outside their own profession

• The importance of curiosity, taking risks and embracing opportunities

• How the actuarial profession is evolving in a rapidly changing world

• Why insurance is one of the most rewarding industries to build a career in

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Colum’s story.

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