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

Description: This article discusse key considerations to account for while planning for and executing the initial actuarial model handoff from development to production.

Description: The next evolution of actuarial systems in the U.S. will likely be a move toward a single system solution. This article defines a single system solution and illustrates how models can be shared across actuarial functions, the potential benefits of a single system solution, and describes potential mitigation strategies to address typical actuarial concerns.

Description: Summary of SOA modeling sessions from 2017, part 2.

Description: This article walks through the process of building a cluster model using off-the-shelf software.

Description: While Model Efficiency and Model Governance may seem like completely separate topics, there is an intersection of them that should be of growing interest to modeling actuaries. This column from the Modeling Section Chair explores this area, asking how we will govern the increasing use of innovative modeling efficiency techniques.

Description: A listing of the 2016 modeling-related sessions and webcasts from the SOA. Most meeting session recordings are available for free to SOA members.

Description: A brief survey of articles in this issue

Description: This newsletter column by the Modeling Section Chair reflects on his attendance at the 2015 Actuarial Research Conference in Toronto and the relationships between practicing actuaries in industry and those in academia, and specifically those involved in research. How can we help promote academics research that is effective and relevant for practical use? Hopefully the Modeling Section might facilitate that effort.

Description: Discussion of how to apply FinTech and IT processes and technologies to building an in house actuarial models.