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  • Tables Database goes XtbML part 2

    Tables Database goes XtbML part 2 In Part 1 of this article, we reviewed the history that led to the large database of actuarial tables in electronic form. This database is now being actively ...
    • Authors: Stephen Strommen
    • Date: Jul 2013
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software
  • Annotating With Mobile Devices

    Annotating With Mobile Devices Have you ever encountered this scenario: you just finished reading a great article on the Internet that you wanted to share with a coworker? You not only want to ...
    • Authors: David Kester
    • Date: Apr 2012
    • Competency: Communication
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Software
  • Thomas C. Barham III Speed Chess Tournament

    Thomas C. Barham III Speed Chess Tournament Chess has long been used to help students build reasoning and critical thinking skills. The Actuarial Foundation has sponsored programs to encourage ...
    • Authors: Albert Moore
    • Date: Jul 2013
    • Publication Name: CompAct
  • Letter From The Chair

    Letter From The Chair The Technology Section Council wants you! By Yonasan Schwartz By Yonasan Schwartz Welcome to the May issue of CompAct! I would like to use this opportunity to review the ...
    • Date: May 2016
    • Competency: Relationship Management>Team leadership
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Professional associations
  • Issue No. 48 - July 2013

    Issue No. 48 - July 2013 July 2013 issue of CompAct. ; 48 4294998670 7/1/2013 12:00:00 AM Society of Actuaries ...

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    • Authors: Society of Actuaries
    • Date: Jul 2013
    • Publication Name: CompAct
  • The Why of Data Visualization

    The Why of Data Visualization A look at the importance of thinking more deeply about data visualization and how improving your data visualization approaches can make you more effective as an ...
    • Authors: Mary Campbell
    • Date: Mar 2016
    • Competency: Communication>Persuasive communication
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Best practices; Technology & Applications>Analytics and informatics
  • R Corner - Predictive Models and Universal Theorems

    R Corner - Predictive Models and Universal Theorems A discussion on the four universal theorems that are useful when building models. By Steve Craighead Univeral Theorems;Projection Pursuit ...
    • Authors: Steven Craighead
    • Date: Nov 2016
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods
  • Table It in Microsoft Excel

    Table It in Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel Tables are excellent for manipulating data. This article will explain some techniques that have proved useful in my personal experience. ; By Paul ...
    • Authors: Paul Margus
    • 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
  • Q&A with Rob Collie: Is Microsoft Excel the Next Great Business Intelligence Tool?

    Q&A with Rob Collie: Is Microsoft Excel the Next Great Business Intelligence Tool? Microsoft Excel has become an essential tool for the modern worker, and each successive release has provided ...
    • Authors: Robert C. Collie
    • Date: Apr 2013
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Business intelligence; Technology & Applications>Data warehousing
  • End-User Computing: Solving the Problem

    End-User Computing: Solving the Problem End-user computing (EUC) applications (such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and others) continue to present challenges for organizations. On the one ...
    • Authors: Society of Actuaries
    • Date: Apr 2013
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Software