Description: Machine learning models have many practical applications in the world of insurance. These applications are well documented and most actuaries, at least at a high level, are familiar with these concepts. The presenters will take this one step further and provide an introduction to the theoretical formulas and real-world considerations that make machine learning models possible.

Description: The article discusses the use of R in prototyping automation procedures. It offers general pros and cons for R and walks through a specific use case, which involves scraping and summarizing data stored in Microsoft Excel.

Description: This article explains the importance of centralizing modeling departments. It goes further and explains the importance of making all aspects of modeling reusable. It explains the consequences of decentralization.

Description: Update on the SOA International experience study. The SOA has developed a new “tool” using Microsoft Access/Excel for international actuaries to conduct mortality and persistency studies in conjunction with the SOA’s international experience study initiative.

Description: Using the copula package in the R computing language for ERM modeling.

Description: This article provides a pre-release summary of Microsoft Windows Vista personal computer operating system.

Description: This article is about Content Management Systems and other software to help build a web site for a small business.

Description: Welcome to the third edition of Cool Tech. This is where the author points out cool things on the Web.

Description: The editor introduces a new newsletter format and asks for ideas for articles.