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The top life insurance actuarial software packages

“Axis, PTS, TAS, MoSes, ALFA & Prophet.”
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Risk Analysis software

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The future of grid computing

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BCBS of AZ actuaries use Centrifuge

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Grid computing at Hartford Life

“Now, we use it to support various functions: We use grid computing every quarter to examine the fees we should charge policyholders for services, such as mortality and fund management fees. It’s a process that used to take 17 hours to run in an actuarial department, whereas it now it takes 45 minutes.”
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Open source Python actuarial library launched

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Insurance reminders via cell phone text message

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IRS looking for actuarial auditing software

IRS wants auditing help

The IRS wants a contractor to provide off-the-shelf, PC-based actuarial software and technical support for its large and midsize business division. The contractor will assist with audits of life insurance companies. Services will include annual software maintenance, technical support services, help-desk support, professional actuarial services and training. The contract will be for one year with four one-year optional renewal periods. The procurement is a small business set-aside. Responses are due by Jan. 21. Contact Nicolete Veno at nicolete.c.veno@irs.gov. “
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Automating SOX Compliance

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iActuary: free XML viewer for mortality and morbidity tables

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