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MM-A Industry Spotlight Podcast: Insurance

Dec 12, 2025

In this episode of the MM-A Podcast Series—Industry Spotlight: Insurance—Ivey Master of Management in Analytics alumni share authentic stories and real-world insights from their journeys into one of Canada’s most data-driven sectors. Our panelists Aqeel Awadia MM-A ’24, Bianca Quissak Matos MM-A ’22, Clare Mok MM-A ’22 and Matthew Moskaluk MM-A ’23 reflect on their academic backgrounds, career paths during and after the MM-A program, and their favourite memories from their time at Ivey.

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Guided by Ally Hobson, the conversation explores what initially drew each guest to the insurance industry, how analytics shapes their daily work, and the major challenges the sector is tackling through data. The alumni dive into evolving trends, misconceptions about analytics, and how the MM-A curriculum continues to influence their careers. They also discuss what makes candidates stand out in analytics roles—from technical strengths to often-overlooked soft skills—and how business acumen and data expertise are increasingly intertwined.

The episode wraps with thoughtful advice for prospective MM-A students and graduates, offering guidance on succeeding in the program, breaking into the insurance field, and making the most of the MM-A experience.