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In Focus with InsightWelcome to In Focus, with Insight, a podcast that ignites curiosity and explores diverse perspectives on business, technology, and innovation in the health and life insurance landscape. Author: Insight Health & Life Solutions
Welcome to In Focus, with Insight, a podcast that ignites curiosity and explores diverse perspectives on business, technology, and innovation in the health and life insurance landscape. Facilitated by Insight, a leader in consulting, actuarial modeling, data management, business intelligence, clinical consulting, and analytics. This podcast series takes a focused approach to exploring the ever-evolving industry. At Insight, we thrive on curiosity and embrace the power of data as tenacious problem solvers. Our integrated skillset and diverse expertise enable us to offer cutting-edge solutions to complex challenges. Join us on this exploratory journey as we dive into data-driven insights, delve into captivating case studies, explore thought-provoking concepts, and uncover emerging trends. Let your curiosity be our compass as we embark on an inspiring exploration of the world of health and life insurance. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Marusha Nariansamy is an open book
Episode 5
Thursday, 3 July, 2025
In this episode, Pamela Hellig sits down with Marusha Nariansamy, an actuary and product development leader, to explore the books that have shaped her thinking and career. Through titles like The Boy Who Never Gave Up, Grit, Children of Sugarcane, Genius, and Four Future Seasons, Marusha reflects on themes of perseverance, identity, innovation, and strategic thinking. She shares how stories of grit and survival resonate deeply with her experience in insurance startups, where resilience and a sense of ownership are key. Books like Genius inspire her to simplify complex systems in the life insurance industry, while Four Future Seasons offers a practical framework for navigating uncertainty and preparing for different possible futures. Marusha also speaks passionately about social impact—highlighting the actuary’s role in breaking down systemic barriers to financial inclusion, the importance of products that truly serve people, and the benefits of mutual insurance companies. Marusha book picks: The Boy Who Never Gave Up: A Refugee's Epic Journey to Triumph by Emmanuel Taban Grit by Angela Duckworth Children of sugarcane by Joanne Joseph Genius by Bruce Whitfield Four Future Seasons by Dr Craig Wing Connect with Marusha Nariansamy on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marusha-nariansamy-198928154/ Insight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insight-actuaries-&-consultants/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insight_za/ Visit our website: https://www.insight.co.za/