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  • R Corner – Predictive Modeling - Data

    R Corner – Predictive Modeling - Data When developing any actuarial model, frequently locating and analyzing data actually takes the majority of your time. So, in this article, a look at two ...
    • Authors: Steven Craighead
    • Date: Mar 2016
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Experience Studies & Data

  • Chairperson’s Corner: The Transformational Force Of Technology

    Chairperson’s Corner: The Transformational Force Of Technology Chairperson’s Corner: The Transformational Force Of TechnologyA discussion of how technology is impacting the actuarial ...
    • Date: Oct 2014
    • Publication Name: CompAct

  • Letters From The Editors

    Letters From The Editors Examples of how data and analytics are exploding in popularity.By Paul Ramirez analytics;informatics By Paul Ramirez As actuaries, we are constantly immersed in a sea of ...
    • Authors: Paul Ramirez
    • Date: Oct 2014
    • Publication Name: CompAct

  • Letter from the Chair

    Letter from the Chair Your assistance is requested to help define the role of the Technology Section. By Yonasan Schwartz By Yonasan Schwartz Welcome to the first CompAct newsletter of 2016! It ...
    • Authors: Yonasan Schwartz
    • Date: Mar 2016
    • Publication Name: CompAct

  • Market-Consistent Scenario Generation

    Market-Consistent Scenario Generation This article discusses scenario generators to price or value insurance products. Derivatives;Equity-indexed annuities;Guaranteed living benefits=GLB;Scenario ...

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    • Authors: Sam Nandi
    • Date: Jul 2006
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Incorporate risk management
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Scenario generation

  • GPUs: How We Went From Zombie Blood Splatter To Financial Projections

    GPUs: How We Went From Zombie Blood Splatter To Financial Projections GPUs are structured differently from CPUs in that they are designed to process many small programs or functions ...
    • Authors: Chris Stiefeling
    • Date: Oct 2013
    • Competency: Leadership>Thought leadership; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Annuities>Variable annuities; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Stochastic models; Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software

  • Spreadsheets—the Aging Friend of Actuaries

    Spreadsheets—the Aging Friend of Actuaries Is the Excel spreadsheet an actuary’s best friend? It appears that the life and pension industry is meandering blindly into a world of endless ...
    • Authors: Mark Grall
    • Date: Apr 2012
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Software

  • The Importance of Data Flow Automation—Garbage In, Garbage Out

    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.
    • Authors: Andrew Chan
    • Date: Jul 2013
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Analytics and informatics

  • Controlling Your Data Part II: Extraction, Transformation and Loading

    Controlling Your Data Part II: Extraction, Transformation and Loading In this article, Extraction, Transformation and Loading tools are discussed and information on what makes a tool successful.

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    • Authors: Kevin Pledge
    • Date: Jul 2006
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications

  • Apps For Actuaries

    Apps For Actuaries It was a pleasure to participate in our "Apps for Actuaries" discussion at the SOA meeting. It was the first time I got to speak with Eddie Smith, which was an honor.
    • Authors: David Kester
    • Date: Feb 2012
    • Publication Name: CompAct
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