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  • Modeling Efficiency Research Project: The Academy Needs Your Help!
    Modeling Efficiency Research Project: The Academy Needs Your Help! Looking for volunteer organizations to help Academy test new modeling techniques for PBR. Modeling efficiency;Principles-based ...

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    • Date: Jan 2010
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Stochastic models
  • Introduction to Distributed Computing
    Introduction to Distributed Computing This article explains why distributed computing systems have grown in popularity as well as the benefits and drawbacks of implementing them. Big ...

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    • Authors: Jason Altieri
    • Date: Apr 2018
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>External forces and business performance; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Modeling efficiency; Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software
  • R Corner – Functions
    R Corner – Functions Introduces readers to the R language used for statistics and modeling of data. Modeling efficiency; 4294979394 1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: Steven Craighead
    • Date: Jan 2010
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods
  • R Corner - Predictive Models and Universal Theorems
    R Corner - Predictive Models and Universal Theorems A discussion on the four universal theorems that are useful when building models. By Steve Craighead Univeral Theorems;Projection Pursuit ...
    • Authors: Steven Craighead
    • Date: Nov 2016
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods
  • Running simulations using Excel without VBA
    Running simulations using Excel without VBA An explanation of a simulation tool that’s built into Excel, is easily scalable and can be added to your existing financial models with minimal effort.
    • Authors: Tim Heng
    • Date: Mar 2016
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Modeling efficiency; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Simulation
  • Machine Learning, Skynet or the Future of Actuarial Software?
    Machine Learning, Skynet or the Future of Actuarial Software? This article explores the possibility of using machine learning to improve, or potentially rewrite, actuarial code within actuarial ...

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    • Authors: Sean Hayward
    • Date: Oct 2018
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Modeling efficiency; Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software
  • In Praise of Approximations
    In Praise of Approximations Opinion piece about when, how, and why actuaries need approximations. N/A; 4294979429 7/1/2011 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: Carol A Marler
    • Date: Jul 2011
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods; Technology & Applications
  • The Actuarial Perfect Storm
    The Actuarial Perfect Storm Feature article discussing how actuaries are affected by the need for maintaining controls and the use of IT resources for meeting these needs. Deterministic models; ...

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    • Authors: Sean M Burns, Jonathan Houk, Paul Kosakowski
    • Date: Oct 2009
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods; Public Policy
  • GPUs: How We Went From Zombie Blood Splatter To Financial Projections
    GPUs: How We Went From Zombie Blood Splatter To Financial Projections GPUs are structured differently from CPUs in that they are designed to process many small programs or functions ...
    • Authors: Chris Stiefeling
    • Date: Oct 2013
    • Competency: Leadership>Thought leadership; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Annuities>Variable annuities; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Stochastic models; Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software
  • Market-Consistent Scenario Generation
    Market-Consistent Scenario Generation This article discusses scenario generators to price or value insurance products. Derivatives;Equity-indexed annuities;Guaranteed living benefits=GLB;Scenario ...

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    • Authors: Sam Nandi
    • Date: Jul 2006
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Incorporate risk management
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Scenario generation