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  • Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
    Time Series Analysis and Forecasting This paper outlines a method of parametric modeling that may be used to produce forecasts and forecast intervals that will convey a measure of the reliance ...

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    • Authors: James C Hickman, Robert B Miller, Frank Reynolds, Richard W Ziock
    • Date: Oct 1973
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Incorporate risk management; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: Transactions of the SOA
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Forecasting; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Modeling efficiency; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Regression analysis
  • 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
  • 2016 SOA Modeling Sessions
    2016 SOA Modeling Sessions A listing of the 2016 modeling-related sessions and webcasts from the SOA. Most meeting session recordings are available for free to SOA members. Model validation; ...

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    • Authors: Jennifer Wang, Mary Campbell
    • Date: Apr 2017
    • Competency: Professional Values>Practice expertise; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: The Modeling Platform
    • Topics: Enterprise Risk Management>Governance; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Modeling efficiency
  • What is the Scope of Model Validation?
    What is the Scope of Model Validation? The author delves into other important parts that should be in the scope of model validation besides the code. model validation;solvency II;aassumptions; ...

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    • Authors: Society of Actuaries, James McClure
    • Date: Aug 2014
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: The Actuary Magazine
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Modeling efficiency; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Sensitivity testing; Pensions & Retirement>Assumptions and 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
  • Some Toys Are Useful
    Some Toys Are Useful Actuarial models may seem like toy-tools, yet they are not all created equal when it comes to delivering results. All models are wrong, according to George Box, yet some are ...

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    • Authors: Frank Grossman
    • Date: Apr 2016
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: The Modeling Platform
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Modeling efficiency
  • Roll Your Own Cluster Model
    Roll Your Own Cluster Model This article walks through the process of building a cluster model using off-the-shelf software. Cluster analysis;Modeling efficiency 6442473153 12/1/2016 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: Robert Crompton
    • Date: Dec 2016
    • Competency: Professional Values>Practice expertise; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: The Modeling Platform
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Modeling efficiency
  • Long-Term Care Modeling, Part 2: First-Principles Modeling
    Long-Term Care Modeling, Part 2: First-Principles Modeling This article is the second installment of a three-part series and is focused on providing an overview of LTC modeling approaches and ...

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    • Authors: Lo Linda Chow, Jeremy Levitt, Yuan Yuan, Laura Knab
    • Date: Nov 2017
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: The Modeling Platform
    • Topics: Long-term Care>Long-term care insurance; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Modeling efficiency
  • The Modeling Platform, April 2017, Issue 5
    The Modeling Platform, April 2017, Issue 5 Read the April 2017 issue of The Modeling Platform published by the Modeling Section. Newsletters provide practical information for the working ...

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    • Authors: Society of Actuaries
    • Date: Apr 2017
    • Competency: Professional Values>Practice expertise; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: The Modeling Platform
    • Topics: Enterprise Risk Management>Governance; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Modeling efficiency