Big Data

Issue Brief

Defining Big Data

The Data Science and Analytics Committee released an issue paper, Defining Big Data. The paper is intended to build a shared language and concepts of big data and associated themes for the actuarial…

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DSAC Issue Brief Examines Data Bias

The Data Science and Analytics Committee (DSAC) released an issue brief, An Actuarial View of Data Bias: Definitions, Impacts and Considerations. The issue brief—the first in a new DSAC series…

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An Actuarial View of Data Bias: Definitions, Impacts and Considerations

This issue brief examines the key types of data bias that actuaries may encounter and focuses on the kinds of biases found in modeling data and the implications for algorithmic outcomes. 

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DSAC Releases Issue Brief on Big Data in Actuarial Modeling

The Data Science and Analytics Committee (DSAC) released an issue brief, Big Data and Algorithms in Actuarial Modeling and Consumer Impacts. It outlines big data issues confronting actuaries and…

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DSAC & RETF Release Major Issue Brief on Correlation and Causation

The Data Science and Analytics Committee, in partnership with the Racial Equity Task Force, released a major issue brief, An Actuarial View of Correlation and Causation – From Interpretation to…

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Academy Releases Major Issue Paper on Big Data and Consumer Impacts

The Data Science and Analytics Committee released a major issue paper, Big Data and Algorithms in Actuarial Modeling and Consumer Impacts.