Long-Term Drivers of Future Mortality – A Podcast Series with Al Klein and Erik Pickett
January through November 2025
Description
This podcast series is an exploration of the paper “Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality” written by Yair Babad and Al Klein. The podcast aims to raise awareness of the paper's valuable insights and make it a useful resource for actuaries, underwriters, insurers, demographers, academics, economists, public health officials, and others involved in estimating future mortality trends and their implications.
The paper consists of ten chapters, with the first serving as an introduction and each of the subsequent nine chapters focusing on a specific group of drivers. Each episode of the podcast will cover one chapter, providing listeners with an understanding of the major factors influencing future mortality.
The series aims to make the material accessible and engaging, especially for those who may find it challenging to dedicate time to long reads. Listeners are encouraged to download the paper and read each chapter alongside its corresponding podcast episode. This approach allows for a more interactive and immersive learning experience.
Listeners can look forward to monthly episodes, each focusing on a different chapter and featuring expert insights and discussions. The series promises to be an informative and thought-provoking journey into the long term drivers of future mortality.
Materials
Long Term Drivers of Future Mortality
By Yair Babad and Al Klein
Episode 1 - An Introduction to the Series
Questions or Comments?
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