Description: This article discusses best practices in designing spreadsheets with the end-user in mind.

Description: October 2015 issue of CompAct, the technology section's member benefit newsletter.

Description: Feature article discussing how technology can speed up and improve the accuracy of the the underwriting process. The distinction between rules and guidelines is discussed.

Description: Reviews different software and/or language choices for data visualization based on 6 dimensions. Number 4 out of a series of 5 articles on data visualization.

Description: Discusses Object Oriented, OO, programming language concepts and SOLID Object Oriented principles.

Description: In early 2015, the Actuary of the Future section conducted a survey aiming to determine which computer programs actuaries use, and how that usage of these programs differs among disciplines. This article examines the results of this study.

Description: This article discusses using Excel to calculate internal rate of return IRR and the potential complications associated with the task.

Description: This article reviews Spreadsheet Check and Control, a book that provides techniques to avoid errors in spreadsheets and to check existing spreadsheets for errors.

Description: How including the intent and rationale of the tax law in system specifications can lead to better software system designs.

Description: Comparison of open code and closed code actuarial modeling systems, focusing on advantages and disadvantages of each group.