Big data and analytics: An actuarial approach

Complimentary Webinar from The Actuary magazine.

Overview

Actuaries are beginning to embrace the development of technology that enables them to use the analysis and problem-solving skills they have to maximum effect. Through information becoming increasingly digital, data can now be used as a rich source of behavioural insight for the commercial benefit of all sorts of business, including insurance companies.

The webinar will cover

•     What big data and data analytics means
•     The implications of this on insurance companies
•     What an actuary’s role could be in this space
•     The opportunities and risks for actuaries

Speakers

•     Paul King, Chair Review Panel, CERA
•     Matthew Edwards, Senior Consultant, Towers Watson
•     Paul Stacy, Research and Development Director, Wunelli

Who should attend?

The webinar is aimed at all members of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and any others interested in this subject.

Questions: Questions can be submitted in advance by emailing datawebinar@theactuary.com or LIVE during the webinar via Twitter using #datawebinar.

CPD: This webinar is eligible for up to 1 hour of CPD, at least some of which may be professional, although this is for the member to decide, and provide an appropriate record of attendance.

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