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Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of two techniques for allocating aggregate capital to business units or individual risks that are valuable for risk assessment and business management. Using R, we provide a practical case study on the (often challenging) estimation of gradient capital allocation and Orthogonal Convexity Scenarios using kernel estimation methods, providing in-depth […]

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

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 […]

Life expectancy is a key metric for understanding mortality trends and it varies widely depending on factors such as age, gender and geography. During this websession, we will delve into the latest research and data on mortality trends and explore how they have changed over time. Since the middle of the 20th century, world-wide mortality […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]