One of the more interesting emerging areas in the actuarial world is predictive analytics, techniques of which include data modelling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. But are we ready to embrace these forward-looking technologies? In this episode, Denise Cheung (FCIA), Megan Kang (ACIA), and Adam Goldfarb join us to discuss their research paper that examines the use of big data and...
June is Pride Month, and in recognition of this event, we are joined by CIA members Anne Soh, FCIA, ICD.D, and Uros Karadzic, FCIA, to talk about the significance of the month and what it means for the LGBTQ2SIA+ communities. We also discuss some of the initiatives the CIA has pursued through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Group.
We are pleased to announce the election of five new members to the CIA Board, effective July 1, 2022.
Construction of mortality tables has been a skill practiced by actuaries since the beginning of the profession. Major innovations in how these tables are built, however, have been uncommon. In this episode, Sylvain Goulet, FCIA, joins our host Ping-Teng Lin, FICA, to discuss a new research paper that uses a generalized additive model and a neural network model to rework the data that underlies...
Economic scenario generators can be a useful tool in modelling and forecasting, and can also be used to effectively reflect the risks associated with climate change. In this episode, economist Sohini Chowdhury joins us once again to explain how economic scenario generators can be used by insurance companies and pension plans, and what impact climate can have on these scenarios.
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