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R for Actuaries: Graphing better with R The speakers will provide an introduction to graphing with the R language, highlighting its relevance to actuaries. This is the second of a series of talks about R organised by the Society of Actuaries in Ireland.   …

Role of data in transforming PMI analytics Milliman has collated and analysed the claims experience of a large proportion of the PMI market over 2012-2014. Using this research and the resulting analysis we set out a framework for analysing the data …

SAI Annual Convention 2018 We are delighted to announce the Programme for our Annual Convention on Friday 18th May 2018 at the Convention Centre Dublin.    We had a great response following our call for presentations earlier this year, which means that we …

R For Actuaries: What, Why and Where? The speakers will provide an introduction to the R language, highlighting its relevance to actuaries. This is the first of a series of talks about R organised by the Society of Actuaries in Ireland.   To access …

Predictive Modelling For Customer Targeting - A Banking Example The first part of the talk will cover examples of customer targeting that the public encounters on a regular basis.  We will also see why companies invest in predictive models for customer …

Demystifying Data Science Data science is the study of how to make data-driven decisions. The field has grown rapidly in recent years and many companies are now hiring data scientists and Chief Data Officers. In this presentation, we will try to explain …

A practical use of machine learning - Self-Assembling Loss Reserving Models using Regularised Regression When asked for their favourite machine learning technique, many data scientists will name the LASSO which simultaneously: Selects a model and shrinks …

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence is an exciting field which has grown rapidly in recent years.   This presentation will give an overview of AI, followed by a more detailed look at neural network AI models.  These models can …

Application of Data Analytics in Insurance In the digital age, expectations for actuaries to provide greater business insights and value is increasing rapidly. What can actuaries do to live up to these expectations? What lessons can we learn from advances …

Report from SAI Practising Certificates Working Party The Society’s Practising Certificates Working Party was established by Council to consider: The current role of the Society’s practising certificates within the relevant regulatory frameworks and …

Who is the driver? - Applying data analytics to actuarial and insurance challenges Data analytics is an important developing field which has significant applicability to actuaries and actuarial techniques, in all of our traditional areas of practice as …

SAI Graduation Programme The SAI Graduation Programme is a 2-day residential professionalism course for new qualifiers.  The fee includes accommodation for the night of Thursday 3rd March. If you wish to stay on Wednesday 2nd March, please tick the box …