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  • How to Win an iPad2

    How to Win an iPad2 The purpose of this article is to provide a refresher on regression and times series models so that actuaries will feel more comfortable building forecasting models. ;; Risk ...

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    • Authors: Qichun Xu
    • Date: Jul 2012
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial theory in business context
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Forecasting

  • ffn-2013-iss8-abalo

    ffn-2013-iss8-abalo The Future Ain't What it Used to Be... Forecasting 6442453506 12/01/2013 06:00:00 ...

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    • Authors: Alberto Abalo
    • Date: Dec 2013
    • Competency: Professional Values
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession

  • Diagnosing Breast Tumor Malignancy with a Genetic Algorithm and RBF Network

    Diagnosing Breast Tumor Malignancy with a Genetic Algorithm and RBF Network This article shows how to use a RBF Neural network to predict if a breast tumor is malignant. The network is trained ...

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    • Authors: Jeff T Heaton
    • Date: Dec 2013
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Life Insurance>Underwriting - Life Insurance

  • An Introduction to Deep Learning

    An Introduction to Deep Learning Deep learning is a method that allows neural networks to be constructed with more than just one or two hidden layers. These layers can then be trained ...

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    • Authors: Jeff T Heaton
    • Date: Jul 2014
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter

  • From the Editor: Judgmental Methods, Collaboration, Contests and More!

    From the Editor: Judgmental Methods, Collaboration, Contests and More! A summary of how the Forecasting and Futurism Section is networking with other SOA sections and with external organizations ...

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    • Authors: David Snell
    • Date: Jul 2010
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Forecasting

  • Are Genetic Algorithms Even Applicable to Actuaries?

    Are Genetic Algorithms Even Applicable to Actuaries? The author discusses the use of genetic algorithms as they apply to actuaries, specifically the application of characteristics and their ...

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    • Authors: Benjamin Steward Wadsley
    • Date: Jul 2011
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Finance & Investments>Asset liability management; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Forecasting

  • Hidden in Plain Sight

    Hidden in Plain Sight Discusses the duality of the market-consistent and traditional actuarial approaches to pricing and valuations, and the need to exercise flexibility of thought to reconcile ...

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    • Authors: Frank Grossman
    • Date: Jan 2012
    • Competency: Communication>Active listening
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Financial Reporting & Accounting>Fair value accounting

  • Volunteerism is Rewarding!

    Volunteerism is Rewarding! Announces author's departure as Section Chair and incoming Council members. Corporate governance; 4294969221 01/01/2012 06:00:00 ...

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    • Authors: Benjamin Steward Wadsley
    • Date: Jan 2012
    • Competency: Leadership>Professional network leverage
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Professional associations

  • Hidden Markov Models and You: Part 2

    Hidden Markov Models and You: Part 2 In this continuation of our July 2013 article we explore an algorithm for evaluating Hidden Markov Models in detail. A preferred method in speech recognition ...

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    • Authors: Brian Grossmiller, Douglas Norris
    • Date: Dec 2013
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Estimation methods; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Markov Chain

  • Genetic Algorithms Revisited - A Simplification and a Free Tool for Excel Users

    Genetic Algorithms Revisited - A Simplification and a Free Tool for Excel Users 1. A simplified description of how a genetic algorithm works (requiring no knowledge of biology) and how to build ...

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    • Authors: David Snell
    • Date: Dec 2013
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
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