Simplifying the Data Management Burden Some ideas for taking the data management activities out of actuarial work are described. By Bob Hirsch Data quality;Data warehousing;Informatics;Model ...

Letter from the Editor Introduction to this edition of CompAct with highlights of the content of each contributed article. By Mark Africa and Paul Ramirez  Data quality;Predictive ...

AI in GI: Overview of an Annual Meeting Session By Anthony Cappelletti A discussion on how Artificial Intelligence may influence general insurance. Computer science;Analytics and informatics; ...

Beyond Excel - SharePoint Actuaries have been using spreadsheets for a long time; spreadsheets are getting more powerful with every upgrade, but our demand is even higher. ...By Andrew Chan ...

Why Actuaries Should Start Paying Attention to Python By Andrew M. WebsterA discussion on the computer language Python and its benefits to actuaries. Predictive modeling;Entrepreneurism;Health ...

The Where of Data Visualization This article concentrates on websites that can help you improve your approaches to data visualization. By Mary Pat Campbell Big data;Predictive ...

Letter From The Chair The Technology Section chairperson gives an update on section activities.By Steve Finn Data Quality;Model validation;Informatics By Steve Finn What a year it has been for ...

Letter from the Editors Andrew Chan is now emeritus co-editor of the CompAct newsletter. He offers a final contribution for this issue’s letter, sharing a poignant visit to a client: Computer ...

The Importance of Data Flow Automation—Garbage In, Garbage Out Excel is a powerful analytical tool that we all use to build management reports, develop financial models and even massage data.

Improvement of Core Financial Processes with Data Science Interesting ways for financial reporting stakeholders to gain additional insight into reporting and related processes. By Arthur F.