Description: Panelists discuss using computer technology in the following ways: [1] computer programs [software] as communication tools, [2] using the Microsoft.NET product, and [3] ways to detect false claims. From the 2002 Record of Society of Actuaries, Volume 28, No. 2. Session 71PD of the San Francisco Spring Meeting.

Description: With the rapid development of the Insurance market, insurance technology—including online insurance--continues to mature. Zhongan Online invests heavily in fintechand Zhongan Answer, an insurance robo-advisor, launched in 2018, could improve transaction efficiency by using artificial intelligence to communicate in a timely manner and solve the pain point of the perplexed insurance clause. Under a different consumption scenario, Zhongan Answer could reply to users in a timely manner, while also implementing private customized products and services by providing users with personal risk management and insurance assessment solutions so that users could easily and conveniently select the most suitable insurance plan. The intelligent shopping guide system of Zhongan Answer could improve transaction efficiency by analyzing the personal insurance intention and providing the humanized interpretation of insurance clause. Zhongan Answer has served millions of users and supported more than 100,000 insurance-related knowledge points with an accuracy rate over 90%. Zhongan Answer has provided more than four million Q&A services, and its intelligent shopping guide system covers more than 90% of insurance products.

Description: The fundamentals of insurance, including claims management, are at the inception of true disruption. Insurtechs are using new business models via cutting-edge technologies to impact claims and other functions. Automation, machine learning and other aspects of tech are changing the way consumers experience claims.

Description: This discussion at the 1959 Atlanta Regional Meeting looks at technology issues inculding the feasibility of computers, the company's plan of operation, organizational changes due to computers, and personnel problems as a result of the use of computers.

Description: This discussion looks at the role of the actuary in electronic data processing and if the actuary is in touch with recent developments. The panel also discusses the likely permanent role in this field for the actuary and how much does this permanent role depend on operations performed by computers. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1959, Vol. 11, No. 31.

Description: This presentation is from the Digest of Informal Discussion, Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1955 Volume 7, Number 17. This discussion on technology reviews recent [as of 1955] uses of electronic data processing equipment and major computer installations. The speakers also look at the prospects of joint use of large-scale installations by two or more companies, and discuss specific actuarial activities that can be accommodated by electronic data processing machinery, such as calculation of dividends, cash values, and policy reserves.

Description: Creating the complete view and management of the complex interactions between care providers, medicines and behavior.

Description: The insurance industry is in a constant state of transformation. As organizations adapt to the effects of COVID-19, undergo modernization efforts and implement new technologies, soft or “human” skills are becoming key differentiators for success. Skills such as communication, empathy, storytelling, leadership, problem-solving and more are separating the good from the great actuaries. Those who possess these skillsets can better translate data and most efficiently leverage systems and teams. At the same time, by taking a human approach to modernization efforts, leaders will be able to best engage and motivate their workforces, while building teams that will excel in the future of work.

Description: This speech shares the practical experience of platform construction in the actuarial practice work of Ping An People Life, at the same time, shares the development mode of the actuarial system combining online and offline, and summarizes and expounds the advantages and disadvantages of this mode.

Description: Data is an essential component of financial analysis. In this session, the presenters will discuss data governance/management framework and how it can be applied to US GAAP LDTI and VM-51 regulations. This session will also discuss the important relationship between actuaries and IT and how they can work together towards best practices for extracting, managing and using data needed for various actuarial models. Real life case studies relevant for valuation actuaries (e.g. data needs for LDTI and VM-51) will also be presented and examined, highlighting best practices as well as challenges and pitfalls for setting up and governing data processes along with areas for where good communication and strong relationships are important to success.