The 1.5 day web session serves a double purpose. On the one hand, it is a bridging course designed to prepare actuaries with a more qualitative background for the quantitative parts of the CERA education. On the other hand, it is an independent refresher course for actuaries wanting to brush up their quantitative skills in […]
Advances in data analytics techniques, along with greater availability of data, have significantly impacted many industries. However, in insurance, these advances merely add to the technical foundations upon which the industry was built. It is only recently that modern data analytics techniques have begun to impact insurance companies, especially in the work actuaries do. The […]
Over the last five years many countries have seen substantial swings in inflation. This volatility, following an extended period of relative stability, has reminded actuaries that unexpected changes in inflation rates can have big implications for organisations that they work for. Insurers and pension funds wanting to manage inflation risks will typically find it beneficial […]
This session aims at explaining the evolution of the interest rate capital requirement under the current formula versus the new formula following the SII review, how the deficiencies have been addressed and the remaining issues in an inflationary environment. The purpose is to explain how the current SCR interest has been calibrated based on Principal […]
This web session provides an overview of three conceptually different approaches for stochastic life insurance projection models currently observable in the market. It compares their key ideas, explains their strengths & challenges, and introduces the underlying mathematical / actuarial methodologies. Concerning the application of the comparably little-known Liability-2-Step approach, the session will present the operational […]
The aim of this web session is to provide the audience an overview of ESG and sustainability developments first, and then to explore in more detail developments for investment both from a corporate and retail point of view. Anmeldeschluss: 2024-12-12 Link: https://actuarial-academy.com/seminars/seminar?No=E0457
The purpose of this course is to equip actuaries with a solid understanding of Generative AI concepts and their potential applications in the actuarial field. The course aims to bridge the gap between the technical aspects of Generative AI and the practical needs of actuaries. By the end of this course, participants will be able […]
Increasing market pressure for organizations to accelerate delivery of sustainable strategies has sometimes led to misrepresentation of achievements in the Sustainability domain, or ESG-washing allegations. Regulators are increasingly scrutinizing organizations for mis-selling or misrepresentation of sustainable outcomes promised in products and investments and have now started to establish regul Anmeldeschluss: 2025-01-26 Link: https://actuarial-academy.com/seminars/seminar?No=E0462
The purpose is to explain the objective of the VA, the current formula plus the deficiencies identified by EIOPA. We then present the new formula consisting of a permanent VA and macro-VA. We finally tackle the contributors of over/undershooting effects of the VA and bring additional Actuarial thoughts. Anmeldeschluss: 2025-01-20 Link: https://actuarial-academy.com/seminars/seminar?No=E0476
The purpose is to explain the objective of the VA, the current formula plus the deficiencies identified by EIOPA. We then present the new formula consisting of a permanent VA and macro-VA. We finally tackle the contributors of over/undershooting effects of the VA and bring additional Actuarial thoughts. Anmeldeschluss: 2025-01-20 Link: https://actuarial-academy.com/seminars/seminar?No=E0476
This session will cover various aspects of behavioural pricing, including: In this online training attendees are given a comprehensive overview of the pricing process, highlighting the strategic role of price optimisation. The session delves into the construction of demand models, emphasizing their benefits in predicting customer behaviour. Participants learn about the mechanics of price optimisation […]
By the end of the online training, participants will leave with an understanding of how Python machine learning libraries can be used for best estimate assumption setting in a life insurer. Participants will also understand how XAI (Explainable AI) techniques can be used for model validation and model comparison. Anmeldeschluss: 2025-01-24 Link: https://actuarial-academy.com/seminars/seminar?No=E0474
