Barry Childs

[Insight Actuaries & Consultants @Insight_SA]

🎙️ On Stage at ASSA 2025

Today, our CEO, Christoff Raath, took the stage at the Actuarial Society of South Africa Convention to deliver his presentation:
Strengthening the Core: Governance Renewal for a Thriving Profession

His session highlighted the importance of renewal, accountability, and forward thinking within the actuarial profession - reflecting his perspective as an ASSA Council member and the profession’s shared commitment to long-term sustainability.

If you’re at the convention, stop by our stand and connect with the team.

#ASSAConvention2025 #InsightWithImpact #ASSA2025 #Governance

[ActuarialSocietyofSA @ActuarialSa]

Taking the National Health Insurance (NHI) debate beyond the numbers at #ASSA2025ZA: Russell Rensburg, Thembalethu Buthelezi, Prof Eric Buch, and Andrew Donaldson, facilitated by actuary Alex Brownlee.

[Insight Actuaries & Consultants @Insight_SA]

♟️Here are your Insight/ASSA Chess Finalists♟️ 

The second semi-final of the 2025 Insight/ASSA Chess Tournament has wrapped up with some very impressive moves! Congratulations to Devon Smit, who will face off against Peter Long How in the grand final tomorrow at the ASSA Convention. 👏

The skill, focus, and strategy these two finalists have shown throughout the tournament promise an exciting finale, and we can’t wait to see how this ultimate match unfolds! ♟️

@Actuarialsa #ASSAConvention2025 #InsightASSAChessTournament #ChessWithImpact #InsightWithImpact

[ActuarialSocietyofSA @ActuarialSa]

Our actuarial chess master for 2025 is Devon Smit. Congratulations to the winner of the 3rd @Insight_SA & @ActuarialSa chess tournament. In addition to the competition prize money of R10 000, @Insight_SA has made a matching donation to Moves for Life, which applies chess as an educational intervention linking essential aspects of the game with maths, science and life skill concepts.

[Insight Actuaries & Consultants @Insight_SA]

📍 Insight at the ASSA Convention 2025📍

It’s Day 1 at the  Actuarial Society of South Africa Convention, and the Insight team is excited to be here for another incredible gathering!

If you’re attending, visit our stand to connect with the team and learn more about how we’re advancing work across Health, Life, and Advisory Solutions. We’re excited to engage with peers, exchange ideas, and explore the conversations shaping the future of our profession.

We look forward to seeing and connecting with you all!

@Actuarialsa #ASSAConvention2025 #InsightWithImpact #ActuarialScience #ASSA2025

[Insight Actuaries & Consultants @Insight_SA]

💡 Insight Advisory Solutions Webinar ⏳ Have You Registered Yet?

Time is running out to secure your spot for Insight Advisory Solutions’ upcoming webinar - Future-Proofing Private Healthcare: Understanding the Shifts Shaping Employee Cover in South Africa.

Join Christoff Raath and Anthea Towert on Wednesday, 22 October (09:00–10:30) as they unpack the key trends shaping employer healthcare and what smart organisations are doing now to stay ahead in 2026.

It’s not too late, register today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of employee healthcare.

🔗 Register here:  https://t.co/rjr4xmAq9r

#Webinar #InsightWithImpact #AdvisorySolutions #EmployeeBenefits #HealthcareStrategy #FutureProofingHealthcare #ValueBasedCare

[Insight Actuaries & Consultants @Insight_SA]

🌍 Big Ideas Africa 2025: That’s a Wrap! 🌍

Three days of bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and inspiring dialogue have come to a close. Partnering with the International Federation of Health Plans to bring this event to Africa has been an incredible opportunity to connect, collaborate, and co-create.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We leave energised and inspired to keep building the future of healthcare together.

@ifhp1 #BIGIdeasAfrica2025 #iFHP #InsightWithImpact #HealthcareInnovation

[Barry Childs @BarryChilds]

This was a good conversation with Andrew who has tremendous institutional knowledge over the decades we’ve been debating health reforms.

[Insight Actuaries & Consultants @Insight_SA]

🎧 In Focus with Andrew Donaldson🎧

In this episode, our Joint CEO, Barry Childs, sits down with economist and former National Treasury official, Andrew Donaldson, to reflect on the lessons of the Taylor Committee, the stalled momentum of institutional reform, and the risks of chasing bold visions like NHI without delivery. They also explore how trust, experimentation, and partnerships can help build a stronger, more equitable healthcare system.

Tune in now:

📺 YouTube: https://t.co/oNIZmkaNyK
🎙️ Spotify: https://t.co/Jyp8ch6CNB
🎙️ Apple: https://t.co/uw4gQ0WXJo

#InFocusWithInsight #HealthFinancing #HealthcareReform #InsightWithImpact

[Insight Actuaries & Consultants @Insight_SA]

✨ A Memorable First ✨

Last week marked our very first Notes in the Margin event: a new event designed to bring the actuarial community together for an evening of connection, conversation, and reflection. And what a way to begin!

A heartfelt thank you to our guest speaker, Maya Fisher-French, for sharing her inspiring journey and offering a fresh perspective on the human side of money. Her honesty, wisdom, and openness encouraged us all to think beyond the numbers and focus on what truly matters.

We’re also grateful to every one of our guests for making this gathering such a warm and meaningful experience. From the stories told to the conversations sparked, you’ve helped set the tone for what Notes in the Margin will become.

Here’s to many more evenings that go beyond the actuarial. 💬

#NotesInTheMargin #CoCreateTheFuture #ActuarialCommunity #Networking

[ActuarialSocietyofSA @ActuarialSa]

♟️ The 2025 Insight/ASSA Chess Tournament is Here!♟️

Time to dust off the chessboard and start practicing those winning moves, because the Insight/ASSA Chess Tournament is back, and set to be even bigger and better than before.

The Tournament is again open to ASSA Members, but this year brings a bold new move: We are including Actuarial Students alongside the Individual and Company competitions - and all you need is your student number. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or a rising student talent, it’s your chance to make every move count.

🖥️ As usual, the early rounds up to the quarter-finals will be played online on @Chess.com, with the Semi-finals & Final taking place live at the 2025 ASSA Convention.

💰Once again, we have amazing prizes up for grabs with the winner taking home R10,000, and second place with R5,000. As part of our ongoing commitment to the @Moves For Life foundation, we will also be making a R10,000 donation to support the growth of the game in local communities.

Could you be the next student Grandmaster, Industry Grandmaster, or Corporate Champion?

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/RvXepghNt9
🗓️ Entries close Friday, 5 September 2025

#InsightASSAChessTournament #ChessTournament #ASSAconvention

[Barry Childs @BarryChilds]

The best one yet. Great sessions connecting with clients and colleagues, sharing ideas, co-creating the future 🎈

[Insight Actuaries & Consultants @Insight_SA]

💡 Foresight 2025: That’s a Wrap!

Last week, we marked a major milestone with our 10th annual Foresight Dialogues in Cape Town and Johannesburg. It was a fantastic few days filled with bold thinking, fresh ideas and lively exchange.

From the role of DRGs in the public sector to the impact of cross-system collaboration, the programme tackled the big questions shaping healthcare today. We unpacked how data is influencing outcomes in metabolic health and explored what it really takes to navigate complexity on the ground.

A big shout-out to our brilliant speakers: Poonam Vala, Shannon Phillips, Gavin George, Suzanne Daniels, Dr Liezel van Deventer and Avril Kennedy. Your thought-provoking insights sparked conversations that continued long after the sessions concluded.

Foresight remains a standout moment on our calendar, and we were thrilled to share this year’s event with you all. With many important discussions still ahead, we look forward to maintaining the momentum at upcoming industry events – and to seeing you all again at Foresight 2026.

#Foresight2025 #InsightWithImpact #CoCreate #HealthInnovation

[Insight Actuaries & Consultants @Insight_SA]

🌏 Insight Expands into Hong Kong

We’re proud to announce the launch of Insight Actuaries Hong Kong - a significant milestone in our journey of growth and impact.

This marks our formal entry into the Southeast Asian market and reflects the global relevance of the capabilities and partnerships we’ve built over the past two decades.

Please join us in welcoming Piet Maree to the Insight family, who takes on the role of Co-founder, Health Actuary, Advisor to Insurers and Health Systems and our Asia Launch Lead. We’re excited to have you leading this new chapter!

With Insight now represented across South Africa, Australia and Hong Kong, we’re embracing new opportunities to co+create value, connect diverse markets, and shape better outcomes for clients and communities. This expansion is more than geographic - it’s a bold step toward a more collaborative, global future.

Here’s to new adventures, fresh perspectives, and continued impact. The future starts now.

#InsightWithImpact #CoCreatTheFuture #NewMarkets #HongKongLaunch

[Barry Childs @BarryChilds]

Very excited to announce our entry into the South East Asia market with Insight Actuaries Hong Kong. It’s clear our world class capabilities have international appeal and after our success in Australia we’re looking forward to making inroads into new territories. @Insight_SA #newfrontiers #whatsnext

[Barry Childs @BarryChilds]

And we’re off - 10th anniversary Foresight Cape Town 2025 #cocreatethefuture @Insight_SA

[Insight Actuaries & Consultants @Insight_SA]

🚀Foresight 2025: A Decade of Dialogue, Discovery & Co+Creation🧠

Our annual Foresight Dialogues are nearly here, and this year marks a special moment as we host our 10th edition.

Over the years, this flagship gathering has become a highlight on the Insight calendar, renowned for sparking innovative ideas, thought-provoking conversations, and meaningful collaboration across the healthcare and insurance landscape.

This year promises to be no different. Expect expert presentations, dynamic discussions, unexpected connections, and the kind of shared energy that inspires real-world action beyond the day.

#Foresight2025 #InsightWithImpact #CoCreate #HealthInnovation #10YearsOfDialogue

[Insight Actuaries & Consultants @Insight_SA]

🎤 Leadership in Action

It was great to see our CEO, @christoffraath, sharing the stage with Neo Khauoe, Principal Officer of @PolmedZA, at their recent Annual General Meeting.

#Leadership #HealthcareIndustry #CoCreateTheFuture

[Barry Childs @BarryChilds]

Proud of the team for this work ❤️

[Insight Actuaries & Consultants @Insight_SA]

🌟 A Million Voices: VoP SA Hits a New Milestone 🌟

In the first quarter of 2025, Voice of the Patient (VoP) South Africa proudly reached an extraordinary milestone: 1 million surveys sent out. Launched in 2020, this initiative has grown into a national movement that’s transforming how we understand and improve healthcare experiences by putting patients at the heart of the conversation.

VoP SA’s reach is truly national, spanning 217 hospitals, 7,088 GPs, 1,842 pharmacies, and 258 audiologists. By gathering patient-reported experiences and outcomes from a wide array of healthcare providers, we’re painting a rich, real-world picture of healthcare delivery across South Africa, from primary healthcare services such as pharmacies and general practitioners to complex tertiary care in hospitals.

But this isn’t just about the numbers. Behind every survey lies a patient story. VoP gives these stories a platform, filling the gaps left by traditional healthcare metrics. It empowers patients to become active participants in shaping a system built around their needs and expectations.

For example, feedback has highlighted the need for improved discharge planning and clearer follow-up care guidance when patients are discharged from hospitals. At the same time, VoP data shows that patients undergoing spinal and coronary procedures are reporting tangible improvements in quality of life - a promising indicator of the power of patient-centred care.

The significance of this milestone extends beyond local impact. VoP South Africa has contributed valuable insights to the global conversation on value-based care through its consistent presence at the @ICHOM_ORG annual conference.

As we celebrate crossing the 1 million survey mark, we acknowledge that this is only the beginning. With every new survey, we uncover actionable insights into areas for improvement while highlighting what’s working well

Here’s to amplifying those voices and co-creating a healthcare system that works for everyone.

#VoiceOfThePatient #VoP #PatientCentredCare #HealthcareActuaries

[Board of Healthcare Funders @BHFGLOBAL]

What an incredible day of powerful sessions!
Stream 2 Recap: From predictive analytics to HIV programme transformation, Stream 2 brought the future of healthcare into sharp focus. . Keep an eye out for key takeaways from our speakers. #BHFConference2025

[Barry Childs @BarryChilds]

@BHFGLOBAL Great session. So much activity. So many legal minds working on the challenges.

[Barry Childs @BarryChilds]

@christoffraath doing what he does best, breaking down complexities in the health system into their fundamental parts explained artfully so everyone can understand. Summary - The market is solving for failures in the regulatory system using risk rating and hybrid products to attract younger lives into the system because our regulatory paradigm is incomplete and unbalanced.

[Board of Healthcare Funders @BHFGLOBAL]

Kicking off the closing plenary, Christoff Raath unpacked the shifting foundations of healthcare financing, showing how lack of risk equalisation has made the system unsustainable. The cheese has moved. #BHFConference2025