Description: Help readers to focus on self wisdom.

Description: This article includes a description of robotic process automation as it relates to actuarial departments. Robotic process automation is becoming more prevalent in actuarial departments as different regulatory changes cause the processes to be more complex. As robotic process automation takes over more jobs, actuaries will have to enhance and evolve their skillsets to better complement the new tools. This article provides an introduction for actuaries to inform them what they should expect, and how they can adapt to these changes.

Description: In this article, we discuss the future of wearable technology in life insurance. Evidence from recent research shows that low levels of physical activity, as measured by steps per day indicate much higher mortality risk while higher levels of activity correspond with lower risk. The article shares insights of how insurers can use wearables to innovate by improving the customer journey, expanding insurability, engaging customers, promoting healthy lifestyles and improving risk assessment. Lastly, we discuss the challenges and considerations when using new data and technology to ensure success.

Description: Editorial for the October 2019 issue of CompAct describing the issue's contents.

Description: On behalf of The Actuarial Demography Team of CREAD (Centre for Research in Applied Economics for Development, Algiers, Algeria), Farid FLICI hosted Arpita DAS from Actuaries Without Borders (AWB) belonging to the International Association of Actuaries (IAA) to facilitate a 3 days training on "Data Science for Health & Life Insurance" for actuaries in Algiers. The training was held in CREAD's from 23th to 25th of December 2018 and was attended by actuaries and statisticians from insurance companies, public insurance regulators, social security organizations, and academia.

Description: Read the April 2019 issue of CompAct, published by the Technology Section of the Society of Actuaries.

Description: A new wave of life insurance buyers is finally here - but are we ready? In this article, Richard De Sousa shares proprietary research about the Millenial generation, its beliefs related to life insurance, and its preferences when it comes to learning about, purchasing, and engaging with life insurance products, advisors and companies. Also explored is the foundational role that technology and wellness play in driving the kind of experience that will attract millenial buyers. After reading this article, you will better understand the characteristics of this new generation as well as the innovative companies that are targeting them, and learn about different and novel ways to better engage with customers and enhance the value of your own products and services.

Description: A discussion on the use of technology in insurance.

Description: On July 17, FASB announced a deferral of the compliance deadline for the new Long Duration Targeted Improvements (LDTI) guidance: “a one year deferral for larger SEC filers and a two or three year deferral for all other entities.” This article highlights the opportunity for companies striving to comply to modernize in light of this deferral, and it provides a few specific suggestions to companies who pursue this path.