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  • Letter from the Editor
    Letter from the Editor Introduction to this edition of CompAct with highlights of the content of each contributed article. By Mark Africa and Paul Ramirez  Data quality;Predictive ...
    • Authors: Mark Africa, Paul Ramirez
    • Date: May 2016
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Analytics and informatics; Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software
  • Technology Enhanced Learning in Actuarial Science Classes
    Technology Enhanced Learning in Actuarial Science Classes The University of Wisconsin–Madison used its Centers of Actuarial Excellence grant to develop technology enhanced learning (TEL) tools ...

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    • Authors: Marjorie Rosenberg, Edward Frees
    • Date: Dec 2013
    • Competency: Leadership>Thought leadership; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: The Actuary Magazine
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Academic partnerships; Actuarial Profession>Professional associations; Technology & Applications>Software
  • Slashing New-Business Processing Costs With Point-of-Sale Technology—a GoldenOpportunity for Small Insurers to Outflankthe Giants
    Slashing New-Business Processing Costs With Point-of-Sale Technology—a GoldenOpportunity for Small Insurers to Outflankthe Giants This article discusses gaining a competitive advantage by ...

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    • Authors: Maria Thomson
    • Date: Jun 2002
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: Small Talk
    • Topics: Life Insurance>Underwriting - Life Insurance; Life Insurance>Expenses - Life Insurance; Technology & Applications>Software
  • Abstractions & Working Effectively Alongside Artificial Intelligence
    Abstractions & Working Effectively Alongside Artificial Intelligence This article explains how to create more maintainable models using abstractions by relating it to option, machine ...

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    • Authors: Dodzi Attimu, Bryon Robidoux
    • Date: Dec 2016
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Best practices; Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software
  • Beyond Excel - SharePoint
    Beyond Excel - SharePoint Actuaries have been using spreadsheets for a long time; spreadsheets are getting more powerful with every upgrade, but our demand is even higher. ...By Andrew Chan ...
    • Authors: Andrew Chan
    • Date: Apr 2013
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Analytics and informatics; Technology & Applications>Business intelligence; Technology & Applications>Software
  • Letter From The Chair
    Letter From The Chair It’s been an active year for the Technology Section. We sponsored a variety of sessions at actuarial meetings throughout the year and also offered several webcasts. ; By J.
    • Authors: John Smith
    • Date: Oct 2012
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software
  • Why Actuaries Should Start Paying Attention to Python
    Why Actuaries Should Start Paying Attention to Python By Andrew M. WebsterA discussion on the computer language Python and its benefits to actuaries. Predictive modeling;Entrepreneurism;Health ...
    • Authors: Andrew Webster
    • Date: Aug 2018
    • Competency: Leadership>Change management; Strategic Insight and Integration>Strategy development; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: Innovators & Entrepreneurs
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Best practices; Technology & Applications>Analytics and informatics; Technology & Applications>Business intelligence; Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software
  • Modeling of Economic Series Coordinated with Interest Rate Scenarios Project
    Modeling of Economic Series Coordinated with Interest Rate Scenarios Project This article discusses an upcoming SOA/CAS sponsored project regarding the Modeling of Economic Series Coordinated ...

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    • Authors: Steven Siegel
    • Date: Jun 2002
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: Small Talk
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Scenario generation; Technology & Applications>Software
  • Unblocking Blockchain
    Unblocking Blockchain Interest in blockchain is high among insurers and reinsurers. While it’s not universally useful the technology does merit continued closer investigation. product ...

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    • Authors: Ross Campbell, Ingemar Svensson
    • Date: Mar 2018
    • Competency: Strategic Insight and Integration>Big picture view; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
    • Publication Name: Reinsurance News
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software
  • Tables Database goes XtbML part 2
    Tables Database goes XtbML part 2 In Part 1 of this article, we reviewed the history that led to the large database of actuarial tables in electronic form. This database is now being actively ...
    • Authors: Stephen Strommen
    • Date: Jul 2013
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software