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: This article describes how to model variable annuities using a GPU along with some of the stumbling blocks.

Description: The author delves into other important parts that should be in the scope of model validation besides the code.

Description: In this third phase, Sibson interviewed three researchers and actuarial modelers. The objectives of the interviews were to gain perspective on the conceptual model, model alternatives, methodology, and data sources.

Description: Article 1979 Research Conference by Klugman in The Actuary, December 1979, Volume 13, Number 10

Description: 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 useful. Dealing effectively with operational risk, undue product complexity, and the eternal search for the right answer are keys to success.

Description: Article What Actuaries Need To Know About Constructing Mortality Tables by Jones in The Actuary, February 1979, Volume 13, Number 2

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

Description: This article is the second installment of a three-part series and is focused on providing an overview of LTC modeling approaches and considerations.

Description: This paper focuses on graduation of mortality data and considers models that are functions of age, and duration since selection. From the Actuarial Research Clearing House 1990 Vol. 1.