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Human Bias in Decision-Making: Lessons for Actuaries from Everyday Games
Actuarial Science & Industry Trends

Human Bias in Decision-Making: Lessons for Actuaries from Everyday Games

The Role of Social Media in Actuarial Research and Data Collection
Actuarial Science & Industry Trends

The Role of Social Media in Actuarial Research and Data Collection

How Actuarial Science Is Adapting to Climate Change Risks
Actuarial Science & Industry Trends

How Actuarial Science Is Adapting to Climate Change Risks

The Evolution of Actuarial Models: From Traditional to Machine Learning Approaches
Actuarial Science & Industry Trends

The Evolution of Actuarial Models: From Traditional to Machine Learning Approaches

How Interest Rates Impact Insurance and Pension Planning
Finance, Investments & Pension Planning

How Interest Rates Impact Insurance and Pension Planning

Interest rates play a direct role in shaping insurance premiums and pension fund projections. When rates rise or fall, the …

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Catastrophe Modeling: How Actuaries Predict and Manage Extreme Risks
Risk Management & Insurance

Catastrophe Modeling: How Actuaries Predict and Manage Extreme Risks

Risk is a constant, but some threats defy traditional forecasting. Hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and other disasters carry devastating consequences, making …

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The Actuary’s Role in Asset-Liability Management (ALM)
Finance, Investments & Pension Planning

The Actuary’s Role in Asset-Liability Management (ALM)

Asset-Liability Management (ALM) ensures that an organization can meet its financial obligations without unnecessary risk. Actuaries play a central role …

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The Importance of Ethics in Actuarial Decision-Making
Actuarial Careers & Education

The Importance of Ethics in Actuarial Decision-Making

Actuaries shape financial stability through data-driven risk assessments. Their work influences insurance policies, pension plans, investments, and corporate strategies. Ethics …

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Top Actuarial Certifications: Which One Is Right for You?
Actuarial Careers & Education

Top Actuarial Certifications: Which One Is Right for You?

Actuarial certifications set professionals apart in risk management, insurance, finance, and pensions. Choosing the right one depends on career goals, …

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Longevity Risk: Challenges and Strategies for Pension Planning
Finance, Investments & Pension Planning

Longevity Risk: Challenges and Strategies for Pension Planning

Longevity risk presents one of the biggest financial uncertainties for retirees and pension systems. As life expectancy increases, so does …

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Understanding Risk Pools: Why They Matter in Insurance Pricing
Risk Management & Insurance

Understanding Risk Pools: Why They Matter in Insurance Pricing

Insurance operates on a fundamental principle: spreading risk across a group to make coverage affordable for individuals. This is where …

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  • Human Bias in Decision-Making: Lessons for Actuaries from Everyday Games
  • How Interest Rates Impact Insurance and Pension Planning
  • The Role of Social Media in Actuarial Research and Data Collection
  • Catastrophe Modeling: How Actuaries Predict and Manage Extreme Risks
  • How Actuarial Science Is Adapting to Climate Change Risks

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Present Value
Formula: PV = FV × vn
Description: Calculates the current value of a future sum, where v = 1/(1+i)
Life Expectancy
Formula: ex = Σt=0∞ tpx
Description: Expected remaining lifetime for a person aged x
Annuity Present Value
Formula: äx = Σk=0∞ vk kpx
Description: Present value of a life annuity-due
Net Premium
Formula: Px = Ax/äx
Description: Premium calculation for whole life insurance
Mortality Rate
Formula: qx = dx/lx
Description: Probability of death within one year for a person aged x
Commutation Functions
Formula: Dx = lx × vx
Description: Common functions used to simplify actuarial calculations
Insurance Present Value
Formula: Ax = Σk=0∞ vk+1 kpxqx+k
Description: Present value of a whole life insurance

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