The 4-day web session assists actuaries in broadening their knowledge about modern quantitative financial and actuarial modelling; these topics form an essential part of the CERA syllabus. At the beginning of the online training we give a brief overview of the EAA-route to the CERA designation. The core part of the web session begins with […]
Excel-based tariff calculators remain a cornerstone of actuarial work in life insurance, but they come with well-known limitations: complex formulas and embedded VBA code, a lack of transparency, and difficulties in scaling or integrating with modern IT environments. For actuarial migrations and product validations, these tools are still widely used – yet they are also […]
The insurance industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies across the entire value chain. From underwriting and pricing to claims handling and customer interaction, AI is reshaping traditional processes and enabling insurers to operate with greater speed, precision, and insight. As AI becomes a strategic lever for […]
The Volatility Adjustment is a key component of the Solvency II prudential framework with a significant impact on the EU sector. This session aims at explaining the evolution of the VA under the current formula versus the new formula following the new SII directive applicable as from 30/01/27. We will explore on how the deficiencies […]
The Volatility Adjustment is a key component of the Solvency II prudential framework with a significant impact on the EU sector. This session aims at explaining the evolution of the VA under the current formula versus the new formula following the new SII directive applicable as from 30/01/27. We will explore on how the deficiencies […]
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 […]
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 aim of this web session is to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to apply advanced GenAI concepts in actuarial contexts. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: -Understand how to interact with GenAI tools programmatically through APIs. -Customize LLMs using fine-tuning techniques to address domain-specific requirements. […]
The web session gives an introduction to modern financial mathematics and derivative pricing. It is designed to prepare actuaries without adequate training in these fields for the quantitative parts of the CERA education. The web session is moreover an ideal learning opportunity for actuaries who want to become acquainted with or refresh their knowledge in […]
When entering into force on 30 January 2027 the complete Solvency II framework i.e. Delegated Regulation, Technical Standards and Guidelines needs to be available. The goal of this web session is to provide an overview of the current stage of development focussing on actuarial and risk management issues. The IRRD requires the establishment of a […]
This lecture will aim to understand the current and future effects of air pollution, particularly on mortality, and its impact on insurance activities. The lecture will also provide participants with tools to reimplement their own model to integrate environmental factors into risk analysis and challenge conventional assumptions. The lecture will provide the ability to reach […]
With the introduction of new accounting frameworks, the corresponding alignment of planning and performance management and with the increasing need for sophisticated asset liability management, the stochastic assessment of risk and value in connection with participating life insurance portfolios has become the industry standard over the last decade. The underlying basis for such an assessment […]
