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  • Regression and Classification, a Deeper Look
    Regression and Classification, a Deeper Look A look into how machine learning models implement classification and regression at a deeper level. Covers topics such as multi-regression, softmax, ...

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    • Authors: Jeff T Heaton
    • Date: Jul 2016
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Predictive Analytics; Technology & Applications
  • Using Hadoop and Spark for Distributed Predictive Modeling
    Using Hadoop and Spark for Distributed Predictive Modeling The newer predictive modeling tools are powerful but they work best when supported by a lot of computing power. Parallel processing is ...

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    • Authors: Dihui Lai, Qichun Xu
    • Date: Jul 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: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Data mining; Predictive Analytics
  • Calculating ROI: Measuring Workplace Financial Fitness
    Calculating ROI: Measuring Workplace Financial Fitness Describes actuarial approaches used to quantify the benefit to employers of implementing financial wellness programs for their employees.

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    • Authors: Gregory A Ward
    • Date: Aug 2017
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations; Results-Oriented Solutions>Assess decision effectiveness
    • Publication Name: Risks & Rewards
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Professional associations; Health & Disability>Health insurance; Predictive Analytics
  • Company Profitability and Risk Dashboards--A Tool in the Understanding and Management of Risk, Part 1
    Company Profitability and Risk Dashboards--A Tool in the Understanding and Management of Risk, Part 1 The article is Part 1 of two articles that provide a case study for the development of a ...

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    • Authors: Marianne C Purushotham, Mark Birdsall
    • Date: Sep 2016
    • Competency: Communication>Difficult message delivery; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Internal forces and business performance; Results-Oriented Solutions>Actionable recommendations; Strategic Insight and Integration>Big picture view; Strategic Insight and Integration>Effective decision-making; Strategic Insight and Integration>Influence decisions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
    • Publication Name: Small Talk
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Best practices; Experience Studies & Data>Mortality; Life Insurance>Marketing and distribution - Life Insurance; Predictive Analytics
  • Predictive Risk Modeling for Information Systems
    Predictive Risk Modeling for Information Systems This abstract describes a paper that defines a predictive model for assessing risk associated with information systems. risk modeling;information ...

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    • Authors: Arkady Shemyakin, Meghan Anthony, Maria Ishmael, Erik Santa, Natalie Vandeweghe, Gary Stanull
    • Date: Mar 2017
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
    • Topics: Predictive Analytics
  • A Refreshed Look at Assumption Development
    A Refreshed Look at Assumption Development Hot topics and emerging trends in assumption development in US life insurance companies Assumptions;Audits;Predictive modeling;PBR;Product development ...

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    • Authors: Min Mercer, Michael Kwan Yu Chan
    • Date: Jun 2015
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial theory in business context; Leadership>Thought leadership; Professional Values>Public interest representation
    • Publication Name: Product Matters!
    • Topics: Enterprise Risk Management>Governance; Experience Studies & Data; Financial Reporting & Accounting>Statutory accounting; Predictive Analytics
  • Advanced Business Analytics:Applied Statistics, Programming and Actuaries
    Advanced Business Analytics:Applied Statistics, Programming and Actuaries Overview of opportunities for actuaries in business analytics, as well as the applied statistics and programming skills ...

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    • Authors: Sheamus Parkes
    • Date: Jan 2014
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations
    • Publication Name: Health Watch
    • Topics: Predictive Analytics
  • The State of Predictive Analytics in U.S. Health care
    The State of Predictive Analytics in U.S. Health care Health care predictive analytics varies between payers and providers as well as being a powerful tool in business decision modeling. Data ...

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    • Authors: Marilyn Medved McGaffin
    • Date: Nov 2016
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
    • Publication Name: Health Watch
    • Topics: Health & Disability>Health risks; Predictive Analytics
  • The Power of Predictive Analytics
    The Power of Predictive Analytics Interview with John Houston, Advanced Analytics and Predictive Modeling practice leader at Deloitte. Analytics and informatics;Predictive modeling;Career ...

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    • Authors: Society of Actuaries
    • Date: Apr 2016
    • Competency: Leadership>Professional network leverage; Leadership>Thought leadership
    • Publication Name: The Actuary Magazine
    • Topics: Predictive Analytics; Technology & Applications>Analytics and informatics
  • From the Editors: “The Times They Are A-Changin” – Again!
    From the Editors: “The Times They Are A-Changin” – Again! Editorial Introduction to the issue. Predictive modeling;Professional development=PD;Futurism 6442480121 12/1/2017 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: David Snell, Kevin Jones
    • Date: Dec 2017
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>External forces and business performance
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Predictive Analytics