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  • Covid-19 sparks life into digitalisation

    26 June 2020

    Covid-19 has prompted life insurers to upgrade their underwriting technology to use data in previously unimagined ways. A policyholder's driving history, pharmacy records, and the tone of your voice can now all be analysed as evidence. Sarfraz Thind examines the latest trends.

  • Top technology tools for actuaries

    23 April 2019

    The actuarial world may sometimes be perceived as a stolid profession, but the development and integration of new technologies means the sector is moving apace. A survey by the US Society of Actuaries highlights the key technology trends in the business. Sarfraz Thind explains

  • AI and predictive analytics skills are imperative for actuaries

    11 February 2019

    SOA research head says technology important in dictating actuarial career path

  • US mortality improvement mirrors UK slowdown

    09 October 2015

    New model could reduce liabilities by up to 2%