Description: This article describes how Transamerica built internet based technology to support term sales through a mutual fund company and demonstrates the sales support value of the internet for an insurance company.

Description: Feature article discussing how technology can speed up and improve the accuracy of the the underwriting process. The distinction between rules and guidelines is discussed.

Description: This article sheds light on the various ways machine learning can uncover patterns within data to add unique value and insights to businesses.

Description: Overview of market trends impacting the group benefits space in Canada and the implications for insures as they prepare for future evolving industry dynamics.

Description: This note presents a review of calculator financial functions for the Texas Instruments BA II PLUS calculator. This note, including a number of the examples used as illustrations, is reprinted with permission from the 3rd edition of the book Mathematics of Investment and Credit, by S. Broverman. Also, several examples from SOA/CAS math of finance exams old Course 2 will be presented illustrating the use of the calculator.

Description: This article offers ways to make use of Excel more efficient, by applying software development and design principles

Description: This article provides an overview of activities that should be considered by an actuary when validating a predictive model. It describes several components to consider when validating a predictive model and provides an examination of various methodologies that can be implemented in the validation process.