Description: In this article, the interviewers will discuss the pros and cons of centralized modeling function vs a business unit based modeling function. Their experience will help us in identifying factors in contributing to a successful centralized model function and understand how to set expectation with modeling stakeholders.

Description: Presenters will provide a quick recap of the activities of the Modeling Section over the past year and explore plans going into 2020, including specific attention to areas of interest within the Modeling Section's mandate, such as model governance and model efficiency. Open discussion and audience interaction is encouraged to help the Modeling Section Council continue their development of new activities and find new areas of interest to section members. This breakfast is open to all meeting attendees free of charge. If you plan to attend, you must register in advance.

Description: Modeling experience sharing by David Yu who leads the retirement product and asset model development team within Prudential Financial