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  • Ethics and Professionalism in Data Science

    Ethics and Professionalism in Data Science This article discusses ethical issues that have arise with advancements in Data Science. Through examples of these issues address actuarial ...

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    • Authors: Ricardo Trachtman
    • Date: Dec 2018
    • Competency: Professional Values>Ethical standards
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Predictive Analytics
  • Predictive Analytics: An Alternative Perspective

    Predictive Analytics: An Alternative Perspective The artcle looks at the most important features necessary to conduct a meaningful quantitative analysis. The article also discusses how predictive ...

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    • Authors: Kurt Wrobel
    • Date: Dec 2015
    • Competency: Strategic Insight and Integration>Effective decision-making
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Predictive Analytics
  • Danger in Predictive Models for Underwriting

    Danger in Predictive Models for Underwriting The article warns actuaries that using predictive models in the underwriting process has a strong potential of inadvertently using variables that are ...

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    • Authors: Christopher Davis
    • Date: Oct 2013
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
    • Publication Name: Product Matters!
    • Topics: Life Insurance>Underwriting - Life Insurance; Predictive Analytics
  • Statistiques bayésiennes modernes pour les actuaires

    Statistiques bayésiennes modernes pour les actuaires An introductory article describing how Bayesian statistics has evolved over the past 20 years and why it offers the actuarial discipline ...

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    • Authors: Alec Loudenback
    • Date: Oct 2023
    • Competency: Results-Oriented Solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: Risk Management
    • Topics: Enterprise Risk Management; Predictive Analytics
  • A Refreshed Look at Assumption Development

    A Refreshed Look at Assumption Development Hot topics and emerging trends in assumption development in US life insurance companies Assumptions;Audits;Predictive modeling;PBR;Product development ...

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    • Authors: Min Mercer, Michael Kwan Yu Chan
    • Date: Jun 2015
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial theory in business context; Leadership>Thought leadership; Professional Values>Public interest representation
    • Publication Name: Product Matters!
    • Topics: Enterprise Risk Management>Governance; Experience Studies & Data; Financial Reporting & Accounting>Statutory accounting; Predictive Analytics
  • The Use of Advanced Predictive Analytics for Rate Making in Insurance

    The Use of Advanced Predictive Analytics for Rate Making in Insurance Feature article describing how to use advanced predictive analytics for rate making in the insurance industry. insurance rate ...

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    • Authors: Ben Leiser, Olukemi Iyabode Akinyemi (Kemi)
    • Date: Jun 2020
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
    • Publication Name: Actuarial Technology Today
    • Topics: Predictive Analytics
  • Creating a Useful Training Dataset for Predictive Modeling

    Creating a Useful Training Dataset for Predictive Modeling Even the best algorithms are only effective if they are trained on appropriate data. This article discusses common pitfalls in creating ...

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    • Authors: Anders Larson
    • Date: Dec 2016
    • Competency: Professional Values>Practice expertise; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Forecasting; Predictive Analytics; Technology & Applications>Analytics and informatics
  • Regression and Classification, a Deeper Look

    Regression and Classification, a Deeper Look A look into how machine learning models implement classification and regression at a deeper level. Covers topics such as multi-regression, softmax, ...

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    • Authors: Jeff T Heaton
    • Date: Jul 2016
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Predictive Analytics; Technology & Applications
  • Using Hadoop and Spark for Distributed Predictive Modeling

    Using Hadoop and Spark for Distributed Predictive Modeling The newer predictive modeling tools are powerful but they work best when supported by a lot of computing power. Parallel processing is ...

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    • Authors: Dihui Lai, Qichun Xu
    • Date: Jul 2016
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Data mining; Predictive Analytics
  • Shiny: Another Step Forward in Data Democratization

    Shiny: Another Step Forward in Data Democratization An introduction to creating Shiny web applications, with sample code available to reproduce the interactive application displayed in ...

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    • Authors: Eileen Sheila Burns
    • Date: Apr 2018
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: Predictive Analytics and Futurism Newsletter
    • Topics: Predictive Analytics