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Machine Learning, Skynet or the Future of Actuarial Software?
Machine Learning, Skynet or the Future of Actuarial Software? This article explores the ... Learning, Skynet or the Future of Actuarial Software? This article explores the possibility of using machine ...- Authors: Sean Hayward
- Date: Oct 2018
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
- Publication Name: CompAct
- Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Modeling efficiency; Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software
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The (absolutely) Best App of all time
The (absolutely) Best App of all time <p>Let’s see if we not only can find a good app, not even just ... great app—how about finding the best app of all time? That’s the goal of this article. </p> ; By Dave ...- Authors: David Kester
- Date: Oct 2012
- Competency: Communication>Active listening; Communication>Oral communication; Communication>Written communication
- Publication Name: CompAct
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Professional development; Technology & Applications>Software
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Spreadsheets—the Aging Friend of Actuaries
Spreadsheets—the Aging Friend of Actuaries Is the Excel spreadsheet an actuary’s best friend? It appears ... appears that the life and pension industry is meandering blindly into a world of endless spreadsheets and ...
- Authors: Mark Grall
- Date: Apr 2012
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: CompAct
- Topics: Technology & Applications>Software
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Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor Introduction to this edition of CompAct with highlights of the content of each contributed ... fellow members of the Society of Actuaries Technology Section to the second 2016 edition of CompAct. My ...
- Authors: Mark Africa, Paul Ramirez
- Date: May 2016
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
- Publication Name: CompAct
- Topics: Technology & Applications>Analytics and informatics; Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software
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Letter From The Editors
Letter From The Editors Actuaries are caught in a perfect storm. Since the global financial crisis erupted ... deliver more information to senior management and at the same time, they have had to comply with new guidelines/standards ...
- Authors: Andrew Chan, Richard Junker
- Date: Oct 2012
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
- Publication Name: CompAct
- Topics: Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software
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The What of Data Visualization
The What of Data Visualization Reviews different software and/or language choices for data visualization ... visualization based on 6 dimensions. Number 4 out of a series of 5 articles on data visualization. Big data ...- Authors: Mary Campbell
- Date: Oct 2017
- Competency: Communication>Written communication; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
- Publication Name: CompAct
- Topics: Technology & Applications>Analytics and informatics; Technology & Applications>Software
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Letter From The Chair
From The Chair It’s been an active year for the Technology Section. We sponsored a variety of sessions ... sessions at actuarial meetings throughout the year and also offered several webcasts. ; By J. Eddie Smith ...
- Authors: John Smith
- Date: Oct 2012
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
- Publication Name: CompAct
- Topics: Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software
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Letter from the Editors
Letter from the Editors Andrew Chan is now emeritus co-editor of the CompAct newsletter. He offers a ... Paul Ramirez Andrew Chan is now emeritus co-editor of the CompAct newsletter. He offers a final contribution ...
- Authors: Paul Ramirez, Richard Junker
- Date: Jul 2013
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
- Publication Name: CompAct
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Competencies; Technology & Applications>Analytics and informatics; Technology & Applications>Software
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The R Corner
The R Corner In the prior article, we examined the use of the “cut” function inside of R. This column ... examine the “with” command. ; by Steven Craighead In the prior article, we examined the use of the “cut” ...
- Authors: Steven Craighead
- Date: Apr 2012
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: CompAct
- Topics: Technology & Applications>Software
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The End Users Justify the Means: II—The Wrath of Numerate Decision-Makers
The End Users Justify the Means: II—The Wrath of Numerate Decision-Makers This article discusses best ... best practices in designing spreadsheets with the end-user in mind. Computer science; 8998 1/1/2009 ...- Authors: Mary Campbell
- Date: Jan 2009
- Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
- Publication Name: CompAct
- Topics: Technology & Applications>Software