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  • Actuary of the Future Software Survey

    Actuary of the Future Software Survey In early 2015, the Actuary of the Future section conducted a survey aiming to determine which computer programs actuaries use, and how that usage of these ...

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    • Authors: Michael Adams
    • Date: Nov 2015
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations
    • Publication Name: Actuary of the Future
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Software

  • Calculation of Generalized IRR in Excel

    Calculation of Generalized IRR in Excel This article discusses using Excel to calculate internal rate of return IRR and the potential complications associated with the task. Computer science; ...

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    • Authors: Timothy Rozar
    • Date: Apr 2008
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Software

  • Spreadsheet Check and Control: A Book Review

    Spreadsheet Check and Control: A Book Review This article reviews Spreadsheet Check and Control, a book that provides techniques to avoid errors in spreadsheets and to check existing spreadsheets ...

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    • Authors: Mary Campbell
    • Date: Jul 2008
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Software

  • The End Users Justify the Means: II—The Wrath of Numerate Decision-Makers

    The End Users Justify the Means: II—The Wrath of Numerate Decision-Makers This article discusses best practices in designing spreadsheets with the end-user in mind. Computer science; 8998 1/1/ ...

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    • Authors: Mary Campbell
    • Date: Jan 2009
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Software

  • October 2015 CompAct

    October 2015 CompAct October 2015 issue of CompAct, the technology section's member benefit newsletter. Computer science 6442464196 10/1/2015 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Date: Oct 2015
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations
    • Publication Name: CompAct
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Analytics and informatics; Technology & Applications>Business intelligence; Technology & Applications>Computer science; Technology & Applications>Software

  • Tracking the Flow of Money in a Life Insurance Policy to Compute Cost Basis and Distributions

    Tracking the Flow of Money in a Life Insurance Policy to Compute Cost Basis and Distributions How including the intent and rationale of the tax law in system specifications can lead to better ...

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    • Authors: Scott Koehler
    • Date: Oct 2017
    • Competency: Communication>Written communication; Strategic Insight and Integration>Big picture view; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: Taxing Times
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Best practices; Public Policy; Technology & Applications>Software

  • Actuarial Modeling Systems: How Open We WANT Them to be vs. How Closed We NEED Them to be

    Actuarial Modeling Systems: How Open We WANT Them to be vs. How Closed We NEED Them to be Comparison of open code and closed code actuarial modeling systems, focusing on advantages and ...

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    • Authors: Alexander Zaidlin, James Christou, Ravi Bhagat
    • Date: Nov 2017
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations; Leadership>Thought leadership; Results-Oriented Solutions>Actionable recommendations; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: The Modeling Platform
    • Topics: Modeling & Statistical Methods>Modeling efficiency; Technology & Applications>Software

  • Several Ways to Improve Your Use of Excel for Actuarial Production

    Several Ways to Improve Your Use of Excel for Actuarial Production This article offers ways to make use of Excel more efficient, by applying software development and design principles By Stephan ...

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    • Authors: Stephan Mathys
    • Date: Jun 2021
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: Small Talk
    • Topics: Technology & Applications>Business intelligence; Technology & Applications>Software; Technology & Applications>Visualization
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