Actuarial Science Meets InsurTech: Leadership, Data Challenges, and Social Media with Chelsea Adler

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Industry Voice with Jeff! Today, Jeff dives deep into the world of actuarial science and InsurTech, featuring guest Chelsea Adler, a seasoned actuary and social media influencer. Chelsea shares her career evolution, from her early days working in her father's insurance office to becoming a leader in the InsurTech space.In this episode, Chelsea reflects on her transition from State Farm to Root Insurance, offering insights into the cultural shift she experienced moving from a traditional insurance giant to a fast-paced startup. She also addresses the complexities of actuarial work, particularly when dealing with limited data, and highlights the importance of leadership and communication in overcoming these challenges. Outside of her professional life, Chelsea talks about her presence on social media platforms like LinkedIn and TikTok, where she inspires others in the actuarial field. She also touches on balancing her family life with career ambitions and hints at her future plans to create even more educational content for her audience. ----------------------------- Thank you to our sponsor Traq AI! To schedule a demo with Traq AI today -- https://app.Traq.ai/Try-Traq/InsurTechs Follow Insurtechs.io : https://www.linkedin.com/company/insurtechs/ https://www.youtube.com/@insurtechs https://x.com/Insurtechs_io https://www.instagram.com/insurtechs/ https://www.facebook.com/Insurtechs/ https://www.tiktok.com/@insurtechs Listen to the Pod : Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insurtechs-io/id1775588982 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2jAGcKCT2v6rdWea3nvrYh Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/insurtechsio/PC:1001094614 Jeff Shi : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffshiva/ Chelsea Adler : https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-adler-fcas-maaa ----------------------------- 0:00 - Introduction to Chelsea Adler
0:36 - Chelsea's Journey: From Family Agency to Actuarial Career
4:37 - Transitioning to Root Insurance in 2019
7:13 - Root’s Startup Culture: A High-Energy Environment
9:04 - Early Lessons in a Family Insurance Agency
10:12 - Adapting to InsurTech: A Big Culture Shift
12:02 - Becoming a Content Creator in the Actuarial Space
14:32 - Using Social Media to Amplify Actuarial Voices
15:50 - Starting a Blog to Inspire Aspiring Actuaries
19:52 - Expanding Reach on TikTok & YouTube
21:10 - Challenging Misconceptions About Actuaries
23:18 - Building a Modern Actuarial Curriculum
25:23 - The Most Challenging Actuarial Roles Today
27:27 - Top States for Challenging Insurance Markets
30:38 - Chelsea’s Goals for the Next Year
32:18 - Chelsea’s Impact in the Insurance & Actuarial Communities Disclaimer: Some of the links in this video description are affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of the links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Your support helps us create more content, and we truly appreciate it! Thank you for watching!