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• New AI Fast Track Virtual Bootcamp and Cohort (August 22, 2024)

  Feeling behind in the fast-paced world of AI? We’re excited to announce the launch of the AI Fast Track Virtual Bootcamp & Cohort, led by the Actuarial Data Science team at Akur8. This unique opportunity is designed to demystify AI and leverage your existing expertise to explore transformative applications in actuarial science.

• New webinar on Bias, Fairness, and the Modeling Lifecycle (April 30, 2024)

  This popular session from the iCAS Data Science & Analytics forum will now be offered as a CAS webinar on May 14. Elizabeth Bellefleur-MacCaul and Craig A. Sloss, PhD, FCAS, FCIA, of Definity Financial Corporation will describe one insurer’s experience with integrating bias and fairness considerations into its predictive modeling plans. Elizabeth and Craig are … Continue reading "New webinar on Bias, Fairness, and the Modeling Lifecycle"

• 2024 iCAS Data Science & Analytics Forum (February 9, 2024)

  The topics and speakers are set for the 2024 iCAS Data Science and Analytics Forum! The Forum (formerly known as the Community of Practice) will take place on March 20 during the RPM Seminar in New Orleans, Louisiana. Here is a peek at the presentation titles and speakers: How Much Data Do You Really Have? … Continue reading "2024 iCAS Data Science & Analytics Forum"

• Digital Certificates and Badges are Here! (February 9, 2024)

  As announced in December, iCAS is partnering with Parchment to offer digital badges and certificates to all CSPA, CSCR, and CCRMP credential holders! Digital badges and certificates can be shared on social media, and badges can be added to your LinkedIn profile. You can also easily verify your iCAS credential by simply sharing a link … Continue reading "Digital Certificates and Badges are Here!"

• New Webinar on Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) Topic Modeling in Python (August 31, 2023)

  Register for this free webinar on LDA Topic Modeling in Python taking place on September 19! Valuable data that could be used for business insights and decision-making is often only available in free form text fields. The presentation will review one method of converting text to more usable information by using Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) … Continue reading "New Webinar on Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) Topic Modeling in Python"

• CSCR Experienced Industry Professional Pathway is Open For A Limited Time (August 15, 2023)

  Applications for the Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR) credential through the Experienced Industry Professional pathway are still being accepted through December 31, 2023. The CSCR credential is a joint collaboration of the International Society of Catastrophe Managers (ISCM) and the CAS Institute (iCAS). The credential is designed for those with 5+ years of experience in catastrophe … Continue reading "CSCR Experienced Industry Professional Pathway is Open For A Limited Time"

• ISCM and iCAS Announce New Continuing Education Recommendations for Ongoing Professional Growth and Success (April 3, 2023)

  Continuing Education is essential to meet the demands of the evolving business environment, and to continue to strengthen and grow the professional community. Likewise, it is critical that ISCM and iCAS offer guidance to ensure those we certify are operating with access to the latest knowledge, tools and industry trends. This enables both individual credential … Continue reading "ISCM and iCAS Announce New Continuing Education Recommendations for Ongoing Professional Growth and Success"

• 2023 Predictive Analytics Seminar Registration Now Open (March 9, 2023)

  Join us virtually on April 27th for the 2023 Predictive Analytics Seminar, presented by The CAS Institute (iCAS), the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and the Society of Actuaries. The Predictive Analytics Seminar is a unique event that allows experts in the practice areas of life, health and P&C to come together and explore the vast … Continue reading "2023 Predictive Analytics Seminar Registration Now Open"

• Attend Your Next RPM Seminar and the 2023 iCAS Data Science & Analytics Forum! (February 10, 2023)

  March 13-15, 2023 Loews Coronado Bay Resort in Coronado, California/Bay Front San Diego The Casualty Actuarial Society 2023 Ratemaking, Product and Modeling Seminar gives property-casualty insurance actuaries and consultants the opportunity to earn continuing education credits in a variety of sessions covering relevant and timely topics necessary for continued professional growth and maintaining actuarial credentials. Monday, March … Continue reading "Attend Your Next RPM Seminar and the 2023 iCAS Data Science & Analytics Forum!"

• Registration Now Open for the Joint Predictive Analytics Hack-A-Thon (February 3, 2023)

  The CAS Institute, the Society of Actuaries, and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries are once again joining forces to hold the Predictive Analytics Hack-A-Thon  in conjunction with the joint Predictive Analytics Seminar on April 27, 2023. The competition will take place on the Kaggle platform during the weekend of March 24-26, 2023. Competitors can: Take … Continue reading "Registration Now Open for the Joint Predictive Analytics Hack-A-Thon"

• Important Announcement for Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR) Candidates (January 31, 2023)

  The Experienced Industry Professional (EIP) pathway for CSCR will sunset at the end of 2023. The CSCR credential is a joint collaboration of the International Society of Catastrophe Managers (ISCM) and the CAS Institute (iCAS). The EIP pathway allows cat risk and cat modeling professionals with 5+ years of experience to earn the CSCR through … Continue reading "Important Announcement for Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR) Candidates"

• 2023 Ratemaking, Product, and Modeling Seminar (October 25, 2022)

  Mark your calendar: The next RPM seminar will be held March 13 – 15, 2023, in San Diego, CA. Registration is now open.

• New Technical Pathway Available for the CCRMP Credential (October 25, 2022)

  A new Experienced Industry Professional pathway for the Certified Catastrophe Risk Management Professional credential (CCRMP) is now available! This pathway is intended for candidates involved in the delivery and development of catastrophe models. For more information, visit CatRiskCredentials.org.

• Where Innovation Happens: Help Us Shape the Future (October 25, 2022)

  We want to hear your ideas! iCAS is looking to hear about your career journey, the challenges you face, and ways to better serve you in those moments that matter in your journey and your career. These could be ideas for credentials or any types of educational offerings – courses, webinars, live events, online communities, … Continue reading "Where Innovation Happens: Help Us Shape the Future"

• New Technical Pathway Available for the CCRMP Credential (October 24, 2022)

  A new Experienced Industry Professional pathway for the Certified Catastrophe Risk Management Professional credential (CCRMP) is now available! This pathway is intended for candidates involved in the delivery and development of catastrophe models. Visit CatRiskCredentials.org for information on the Experienced Industry Professional Pathway.

• Registration Open for 2022 Predictive Analytics Seminar (April 21, 2022)

  Join us virtually on June 9 for the 2022 Predictive Analytics Seminar, presented by The CAS Institute (iCAS), the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and the Society of Actuaries. The Predictive Analytics Seminar is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together experts in the practice areas of life, health, and P&C to discuss and evaluate the world … Continue reading "Registration Open for 2022 Predictive Analytics Seminar"

• iCAS, SOA, CIA Launch Predictive Analytics Hack-A-Thon (April 14, 2022)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), the Society of Actuaries (SOA), and the CIA are joining forces to launch the Predictive Analytics Hack-A-Thon in conjunction with the joint Predictive Analytics Seminar on June 9, 2022. The competition will take place on the Kaggle platform during the weekend of May 13–15, 2022. Competitors can: Take on the competition … Continue reading "iCAS, SOA, CIA Launch Predictive Analytics Hack-A-Thon"

• Registration Open for The CAS Institute Virtual Data Science & Analytics Forum (January 26, 2022)

  The CAS Institute has announced that its upcoming Data Science & Analytics Forum will be virtual this year. The Forum, scheduled for March 14, replaces the iCAS Annual Predictive Analytics Community of Practice Event. The event has been renamed to better reflect its content. Time (Central) Event Speaker(s) 9:00 am – 9:30 am Opening/Introduction 9:30 … Continue reading "Registration Open for The CAS Institute Virtual Data Science & Analytics Forum"

• May 5 CSPA Exam 3 Sitting to Reflect Updated Syllabus (January 10, 2022)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS) has updated the curriculum for Exam 3: Predictive Modeling — Methods and Techniques of the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential in order to help streamline the studying process for exam takers. The curriculum changes will be effective for the Spring 2022 sitting. “Rather than requiring individual readings that may … Continue reading "May 5 CSPA Exam 3 Sitting to Reflect Updated Syllabus"

• The CAS Institute Releases Agenda for Data Science & Analytics Forum (January 6, 2022)

  iCAS is pleased to release a preliminary agenda for its upcoming Data Science & Analytics Forum.  The Forum, scheduled for March 14, 2022, replaces the iCAS Annual Predictive Analytics Community of Practice Event. The iCAS CE committee renamed the event to better reflect its content. To register the event, please visit the CAS website. Time … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Releases Agenda for Data Science & Analytics Forum"

• Get to Know The CAS Institute! (October 26, 2021)

  Posted on behalf of Amy S. Brener, PMP, Director, The CAS Institute and Ken Williams, FCAS, MAAA, Staff Actuary, Casualty Actuarial Society Did you know that the CAS provides educational opportunities in quantitative areas adjacent to the actuarial world?  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of CAS, was designed to provide alternative or supplemental credentials … Continue reading "Get to Know The CAS Institute!"

• Call for Presentations – CAS Webinar Committee (September 10, 2021)

  Call for Presentations January – December 2022 CAS Webinar Committee Deadline: December 31, 2021 Submit The Casualty Actuarial Society invites you to be a part of the CAS Webinar planning process. The Webinar Committee is soliciting your submission of proposals for upcoming CAS Webinars in the months of January through December, 2022. The Webinar Committee … Continue reading "Call for Presentations – CAS Webinar Committee"

• CSPA EXAM 3 Syllabus Revisions Released (August 31, 2021)

  The CSPA Exam 3 Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques committee has revised the syllabus effective with the upcoming November 4 exam sitting.  The committee did not add any material but rather transferred a sizeable amount of material from the exam that they felt was better suited to continuing education. The changes are as follows: … Continue reading "CSPA EXAM 3 Syllabus Revisions Released"

• The CAS Institute to Sponsor CDAO Insurance Live 2021 (May 7, 2021)

  The CAS Institute is proud to be a media partner for an upcoming virtual conference for senior data analytics executives and professionals: Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Insurance Live (May 18-19, 2021). CDAO Insurance Live 2021 is a fully virtual event designed for senior data analytics executives across all insurance verticals. The program features highly … Continue reading "The CAS Institute to Sponsor CDAO Insurance Live 2021"

• ISCM and The CAS Institute Issue their First Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR) Credential through the Examination Process (April 19, 2021)

  100th Certified Catastrophe Risk Management Professional (CCRMP) Credential Awarded through the Experienced Industry Professional Pathway Arlington, Va., April 19, 2021 – The International Society of Catastrophe Managers (ISCM), an association promoting catastrophe management professionalism within the insurance industry, and The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) offering specialty credentials in … Continue reading "ISCM and The CAS Institute Issue their First Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR) Credential through the Examination Process"

• Cat Risk Management Careers Panel (March 3, 2021)

  ISCM Careers Panel: March 11th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET) Are you considering a career in catastrophe risk management? Then please join us for a joint education/networking event that seeks to introduce different career opportunities within this specialty. This panel discussion will cover the value of diverse educational backgrounds within the industry and the … Continue reading "Cat Risk Management Careers Panel"

• International Society of Catastrophe Managers (ISCM) Hosts Networking Event on March 11, 2021 (February 19, 2021)

  The International Society of Catastrophe Managers (ISCM) invites all interested to a networking event on March 11th 2021.  It is the first in a series of events offering a range of opportunities for attendees to learn about careers in catastrophe risk management and engage with industry professionals. The catastrophe risk management industry boasts professionals with … Continue reading "International Society of Catastrophe Managers (ISCM) Hosts Networking Event on March 11, 2021"

• iCAS Virtual Community of Practice Event (Monday, March15) (January 28, 2021)

  The CAS Institute is once again offering a day-long Community of Practice Event in conjunction with the CAS RPM Seminar. This event is designed to be highly interactive. The iCAS CE Committee has divided the day into two parts covering the following topics: Half Day Virtual AM Workshops: (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Eastern) Time … Continue reading "iCAS Virtual Community of Practice Event (Monday, March15)"

• iCAS Exam 3 Sitting Date Changed to Coordinate with New Online Study Group (January 19, 2021)

  The CAS Institute is pleased to offer a new instructor-moderated online study group to help candidates prepare for iCAS Exam 3: Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques.  The exam has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 10, in order to coordinate with the study group schedule below.  Dorothy Andrews, ASA, MAAA, CSPA* will be available online … Continue reading "iCAS Exam 3 Sitting Date Changed to Coordinate with New Online Study Group"

• New Waiver for CSPA Exam 3 (November 19, 2020)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS) is now offering a waiver for CSPA Exam 3 to candidates who have passed CAS Modern Actuarial Statistics (MAS) Exam II. This newest waiver was made possible by moving some material from CSPA Exam 3 to CSPA Exam 2, making it align more closely to MAS I (or the old Exam … Continue reading "New Waiver for CSPA Exam 3"

• IDMA Offers Data Engineering Workshop (November 5, 2020)

  The Insurance Data Management Association (IDMA) is offering a two half-day webinar training on Data Engineering for Reliable Data Analytics, iCAS members are being offered a 15% discount. The increasing focus on data in today’s world has increased demand for critical roles such as data engineer and data scientist. But there is often confusion and … Continue reading "IDMA Offers Data Engineering Workshop"

• The CAS Institute to Sponsor Chief Data & Analytics Officers Fall 2020 (September 25, 2020)

  The CAS Institute is proud to be a media partner for an upcoming virtual conference for data analytics executives and professionals: Chief Data & Analytics Officers Fall 2020 (October 19-21, 2020). This free to attend*, end-to-end digital conference includes keynote theatres, an interactive exhibition, networking areas and more. CDAO will provide the connections, best practices and insights … Continue reading "The CAS Institute to Sponsor Chief Data & Analytics Officers Fall 2020"

• The CAS Institute Announces Changes to CSPA Curriculum (September 10, 2020)

  The CAS Institute is making changes to the requirements to earn the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA). More specifically, material is being shifted from Exam 3, Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques, to Exam 2, Data Concepts and Visualization, to better balance material among the four required CSPA assessments. Joanne Spalla, President of The … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Announces Changes to CSPA Curriculum"

• In Focus Seminar Includes Focus on Data Analytics (August 18, 2020)

  The Casualty Actuarial Society is once again presenting its award-winning In Focus Seminar as a completely virtual event, October 20 – 22, 2020. This virtual seminar has opportunities for education, networking, and meeting with exhibitors, all in an immersive environment designed to make you feel like you are at an in-person meeting — all with … Continue reading "In Focus Seminar Includes Focus on Data Analytics"

• iCAS Organizes Panel at Joint Statistical Meetings (August 7, 2020)

  Members of The CAS Institute (iCAS) shared their expertise with the mathematical community at the recent 2020 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM). One of the largest statistical meetings in the world, the virtual event, which took place August 2-6, 2020, explored topics ranging from statistical applications to methodology and theory. The CAS Institute organized a session … Continue reading "iCAS Organizes Panel at Joint Statistical Meetings"

• ISCM and The CAS Institute Designate 50th Certified Catastrophe Risk Management Professional (CCRMP) (July 21, 2020)

  Arlington, Va., July 21, 2020 – The International Society of Catastrophe Managers (ISCM), an association promoting catastrophe management professionalism within the insurance industry, and The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) offering specialty credentials, have now qualified more than 50 catastrophe risk professionals to receive the Certified Catastrophe Risk Management … Continue reading "ISCM and The CAS Institute Designate 50th Certified Catastrophe Risk Management Professional (CCRMP)"

• IAA Webinar to Feature CAS Institute Founder Bob Miccolis (June 24, 2020)

  The International Actuarial Association’s (IAA) Big Data Working Group is inviting all interested iCAS members to participate in a webinar entitled Current Views about Professionalism in the Use of Big Data. This hour-long webinar will be held on Thursday, July 2, at 10:00 AM Eastern. OVERVIEW The actuarial profession has a keen interest in the … Continue reading "IAA Webinar to Feature CAS Institute Founder Bob Miccolis"

• The CAS Institute to Sponsor Data & Analytics: Live 2020 (June 23, 2020)

  The CAS Institute is proud to be a media partner for an upcoming virtual conference for data analytics executives and professionals: Data & Analytics: Live 2020 (July 14-16, 2020). This free to attend*, end-to-end digital conference includes keynote theatres, an interactive exhibition, virtual meet-the-speaker breakouts, networking areas and more. D&A: Live will provide the connections, … Continue reading "The CAS Institute to Sponsor Data & Analytics: Live 2020"

• Canadian Institute of Actuaries Invites iCAS Submissions for RFP (June 12, 2020)

  The Research Council of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) is looking to investigate and benchmark how the Canadian P&C insurance industry is utilizing predictive analytics, machine learning, and AI, and examine potential areas for enhancement. To that end the CIA has issued a new request for proposals (RFP) and is inviting members of The … Continue reading "Canadian Institute of Actuaries Invites iCAS Submissions for RFP"

• The CAS Institute to Sponsor Data Champions, Online – Insurance (June 10, 2020)

  The CAS Institute is proud to be a media partner for an upcoming webinar event for data analytics professionals: Data Champions, Online – Insurance (June 16-17, 2020). Data Champions, Online – Insurance will broadcast the latest insights from North America’s best and brightest senior data execs directly to your office, tablet or cell. Registration is … Continue reading "The CAS Institute to Sponsor Data Champions, Online – Insurance"

• Fourth and Final CSCR Exam Opens Soon (June 9, 2020)

  The International Society of Catastrophe Managers and The CAS Institute are happy to announce that Registration is opening for the fourth and final exam that make up the Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk credential.  Due to the disruption caused by the Covid-19 epidemic, The Institutes, which administers the exams for us, has modified the process … Continue reading "Fourth and Final CSCR Exam Opens Soon"

• The Institutes Adds Testing Window for Non-Proctored Virtual Exams (June 9, 2020)

  Due to the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, The Institutes, which administers CSPA Exams 1 and 2 and all four CSCR exams, is continuing its modified process through the next examination window.  While some Prometric testing centers are open, many are not, and those that are open cannot accommodate the normal number of candidates … Continue reading "The Institutes Adds Testing Window for Non-Proctored Virtual Exams"

• The CAS Institute Announces its First Virtual Predictive Analytics Community of Practice Webinar Series (June 2, 2020)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS) is happy to bring back the iCAS Community of Practice Event as a fully virtual event. iCAS is offering this event as a series of six different webinars scheduled to start on Wednesday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CAS MEMBERS: These are not part of the … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Announces its First Virtual Predictive Analytics Community of Practice Webinar Series"

• The Institutes Offers CSPA Exams While Prometric Test Centers are Closed (April 21, 2020)

  Due to the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, The Institutes, which administers CSPA Exams 1 and 2 for us, has modified the process for the next examination window.  For safety and convenience, you can register starting May 4, 2020 for non-proctored virtual Exams 1-2 for the second quarter testing window, from May 4 to … Continue reading "The Institutes Offers CSPA Exams While Prometric Test Centers are Closed"

• Experienced Industry Professional Pathways are Open for a Limited Time (April 21, 2020)

  Applications for the Certified Catastrophe Risk Management Professional (CCRMP) credential through the Experienced Industry Professional pathway are still being accepted. If you have experience in advanced Catastrophe risk management roles, you are eligible to be nominated for this credential by someone who already has this designation or is a member of the ISCM iCAS Advisory … Continue reading "Experienced Industry Professional Pathways are Open for a Limited Time"

• Waivers Available for the First CSCR Exam (April 21, 2020)

  Did you know that waivers for CSCR Exam 1: Property Insurance Fundamentals are available for the following individuals? Those who have earned the FCAS, ACAS, CSPA, or CPCU credential; Those who have passed both CAS Online 1 and CAS Online 2 or iCAS PC1; and Those who have passed the Chartered Insurance Institute’s London Market … Continue reading "Waivers Available for the First CSCR Exam"

• Registration Now Open for the first three exams for the Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR) Credential (April 21, 2020)

  Registration has just opened for the third of four exams that make up the CSCR credential.  Due to the disruption caused by the Covid-19 epidemic, The Institutes, which administers exam for us, has modified the process for the next examination window.  For safety and convenience, you can register for any of the three exams starting … Continue reading "Registration Now Open for the first three exams for the Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR) Credential"

• CSPA Exam 3 – Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques – Scheduling Update (April 8, 2020)

  The CAS Institute, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, last month postponed this exam sitting for one month – from May 7 to June 4.  Since that time, a majority of governors have issued or extended their “Stay at Home” orders.  As a result, we are going to cancel the spring sitting of this exam … Continue reading "CSPA Exam 3 – Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques – Scheduling Update"

• Prometric Test Center Closings (March 19, 2020)

  To comply with the most recent federal guidelines in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to further protect the health and well-being of both individual test takers and staff, Prometric, which administers several of The CAS Institute exams, closed its test centers in the United States and Canada for a period of 30 … Continue reading "Prometric Test Center Closings"

• The CAS Institute Postpones Exam 3 Sitting Until June (March 19, 2020)

  The CAS Institute is closely monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak.  At this time, after reviewing the latest information from the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, as well as evolving employer restrictions, The CAS Institute has decided to postpone the May sitting of Exam 3 for one month.  The new examination date … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Postpones Exam 3 Sitting Until June"

• Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR) Experienced Industry Professional (EIP) Pathway (January 7, 2020)

  The International Society of Catastrophe Managers (ISCM) and The CAS Institute (iCAS) have announced an Experienced Industry Professional (EIP) pathway for the Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk credential.  This pathway will allow cat risk and cat modeling professionals with 5 or more years’ experience an opportunity to earn the CSCR through an application process rather … Continue reading "Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR) Experienced Industry Professional (EIP) Pathway"

• iCAS and ISCM Webinar Gives Review of Catastrophe Credentials (October 7, 2019)

  Do you need help identifying appropriately qualified candidates for your catastrophe team? Does your organization want to provide a more structured career path for analysts? On Thursday, September 26, The CAS Institute (iCAS) and the International Society for Catastrophe Managers (ISCM) provided a free one hour comprehensive review of our Catastrophe Risk Management Credentialization program. … Continue reading "iCAS and ISCM Webinar Gives Review of Catastrophe Credentials"

• ISCM and The CAS Institute Welcome First Class of Certified Catastrophe Risk Management Professionals (CCRMP) (June 26, 2019)

  Arlington, Va., June 26, 2019 – The International Society of Catastrophe Managers (ISCM), an association promoting catastrophe management professionalism within the insurance industry, and The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) offering specialty credentials, today announced the first class of Catastrophe Risk Professionals to receive the Certified Catastrophe Risk Management … Continue reading "ISCM and The CAS Institute Welcome First Class of Certified Catastrophe Risk Management Professionals (CCRMP)"

• Insurance Nexus Publishes White Paper on Deriving Value from AI in Insurance (June 13, 2019)

  Insurance Nexus spoke to two senior Canadian insurance executives, Inka Bari, AVP Analytics, Group Benefits, Sun Life and Fernando Moreira, SVP, Global Insurance, Scotiabank, to get their views on how Canada’s insurance market should approach AI integration and where it can expect to garner the best results. The new whitepaper, Driving Value from AI in … Continue reading "Insurance Nexus Publishes White Paper on Deriving Value from AI in Insurance"

• Members of The CAS Institute Invited to Attend Connected Insurance Canada (May 3, 2019)

  Members of The CAS Institute are invited to join 350+ insurance professionals working in property and casualty, life & health and commercial insurance September 10-11, 2019 at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel to tackle core challenges that the Canadian market is facing. Connected Insurance Canada brings together the leading minds on the cutting … Continue reading "Members of The CAS Institute Invited to Attend Connected Insurance Canada"

• Registration for Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR) Exam 2 is Open (April 24, 2019)

  The CAS Institute is pleased to announce that the second exam for the Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR) credential – Catastrophe Insurance Fundamentals – is now available. One of the main textbooks used for the exam, Catastrophe Modeling: A New Approach to Managing Risk, is also heavily used in Exam 3 – Introduction to … Continue reading "Registration for Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR) Exam 2 is Open"

• CAS Institute Members Receive Exclusive Discount To CDAOI Insurance and GeoInsurance USA (April 22, 2019)

  Members of The CAS Institute (iCAS) are invited to join Corinium at the W Hoboken on June 11-12 for two events that will help you to advance your data and analytics practices and strategies: Chief Data Analytics Officers & Influencers (CDAOI), Insurance and GeoInsurance USA! Whether you’re responsible for general data and/or analytics functions or … Continue reading "CAS Institute Members Receive Exclusive Discount To CDAOI Insurance and GeoInsurance USA"

• CAS Institute Members Invited to Attend Exclusive Insurance Nexus Webinar on April 3 (April 1, 2019)

  iCAS members are invited to join leading Canadian insurers as they share strategies for exceeding customer expectations by leveraging transformative products, services and experiences in an  exclusive webinar Wednesday, April 3rd at 10am CDT. iCAS members can register with Insurance Nexus to attend “Exceed Your Customer’s Expectations: Leverage Transformative Products, Services and Experiences” Read more … Continue reading "CAS Institute Members Invited to Attend Exclusive Insurance Nexus Webinar on April 3"

• Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential Holders Honored at 2019 RPM Seminar (March 26, 2019)

  Boston, March 26, 2019 – The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) offering credentials and educational opportunities for professionals working in highly specialized quantitative practice areas, today honored those who received the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential within the last 12 months. This recognition occurred during the 2019 CAS Ratemaking, Product … Continue reading "Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential Holders Honored at 2019 RPM Seminar"

• The CAS Institute Career Center: Spring Sale! (March 25, 2019)

  To welcome Spring, The CAS Institute is now offering a sale on our Career Center job postings! Save 25% when posting a job through April 30, 2019! The CAS Institute Career Center platform offers a user-friendly experience for both employers and job-seekers. This platform will help you reach top quantitative professionals and streamline your hiring process … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Career Center: Spring Sale!"

• The CAS Institute Supports 4th Asia Conference on Big Data and Analytics (March 1, 2019)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS) supported the recent 4th Asia Conference on Big Data and Analytics in Singapore for the third year in a row. This annual conference brings together insurers, reinsurers, data scientists, and service providers to discuss how leveraging Big Data could arm companies with strategies, insights and skills to be a winner in this … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Supports 4th Asia Conference on Big Data and Analytics"

• The CAS Institute Supports Conference on Statistical Practice (February 20, 2019)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS) exhibited at the recent ASA Conference on Statistical Practice (CSP) in New Orleans, LA. This annual conference brings together hundreds of statistical practitioners and data scientists—including data analysts, researchers, and scientists—who engage in the application of statistics to solve real-world problems on a daily basis. iCAS Director Amy Brener interacted with … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Supports Conference on Statistical Practice"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes an Additional Three New CSPA Designees in January (January 30, 2019)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that in January an additional 3 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Boston, March 25-27 2019. The CSPA credential provides … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes an Additional Three New CSPA Designees in January"

• Informational Webinar on New ISCM/iCAS Cat Risk Management Credentials (January 25, 2019)

  Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Learn about the ISCM/iCAS new credentials in Catastrophe Risk Management.  Representatives from both the International Society of Catastrophe Managers and The CAS Institute shared a bit about the history of their collaboration in the development of two new credentials in Catastrophe Risk Management. In addition to a recording of the webinar, … Continue reading "Informational Webinar on New ISCM/iCAS Cat Risk Management Credentials"

• CAS Publishes Special Issue of Variance (January 8, 2019)

  The CAS has published the a special issue of Variance featuring six papers related to the topics of the first two credentialing programs being developed by The CAS Institute (iCAS): predictive analytics and catastrophe modeling. Variance is a peer-reviewed journal focused on original practical and theoretical research in casualty actuarial science. In his Editor’s Note, … Continue reading "CAS Publishes Special Issue of Variance"

• The CAS Institute Announces Board of Directors with Experts from Data Science, Analytics (January 3, 2019)

  Arlington, Va., January 3, 2019 – The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) offering specialty credentials to quantitative professionals in data-intensive sectors, recently announced its first board of directors. Previously governed by the board of the CAS, iCAS will now be led by a dedicated six-member board that reports to … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Announces Board of Directors with Experts from Data Science, Analytics"

• Present at The IFoA’s Inaugural Data Science Virtual Event (January 3, 2019)

  Speaker Proposal Deadline January 14, 2019 On February 26-28, 2019 the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) will hold its first Data Science Virtual Event. The event will offer attendees the opportunity to view live webinars from speakers with a wealth of knowledge in data science, alongside videos to showcase what actuaries are working on … Continue reading "Present at The IFoA’s Inaugural Data Science Virtual Event"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes An Additional Sixteen New CSPA Designees in November and December (December 17, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that in November and December an additional 16 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Boston, March 25-27 2019. The CSPA … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes An Additional Sixteen New CSPA Designees in November and December"

• The CAS Institute Announces the Formation of Its First Board of Directors (December 11, 2018)

  The CAS Institute Announces the Formation of Its First Board of Directors The CAS Institute (iCAS) is a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and the CAS Board of Directors has served as the Board for The CAS Institute. The CAS Board recognized that, in order to build on its successes and move more … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Announces the Formation of Its First Board of Directors"

• Registration Opens for Second Offering of Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques Examination (December 11, 2018)

  Registration is now open for the March 7, 2019 sitting of the CSPA Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques examination.  This exam will again be administered online by TrueAbility with in person proctors. In order to have their registration processed, registrants must be members in good standing of The CAS Institute. The CAS Institute administered … Continue reading "Registration Opens for Second Offering of Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques Examination"

• ISCM and The CAS Institute Launch New Education and Credentialing Program for Catastrophe Risk Professionals (November 6, 2018)

  Arlington, Va., November 6, 2018 – The International Society of Catastrophe Managers (ISCM), a professional association promoting catastrophe management professionalism within the insurance industry, and The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) offering specialty credentials to professionals, today announced the launch of a new education and credentialing program for catastrophe … Continue reading "ISCM and The CAS Institute Launch New Education and Credentialing Program for Catastrophe Risk Professionals"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes An Additional Twenty New CSPA Designees (October 22, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that an additional 20 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Boston, March 25-27 2019. The CSPA credential provides evidence of … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes An Additional Twenty New CSPA Designees"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes an additional Twenty-Two New CSPA Designees (October 2, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that an additional 22 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Boston, March 25-27 2019. The CSPA credential provides evidence of … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes an additional Twenty-Two New CSPA Designees"

• Read The CAS Institute’s September 2018 E-Newsletter (September 26, 2018)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the September 2018 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered The CAS Institute Completes First Sitting of Predictive Modeling-Methods and Techniques Exam, Credential News, iCAS Member Speaking Opportunities, the iCAS Volunteer Interest and Participation Survey located in the iCAS Online Community and Social Media updates, and More! Read the September … Continue reading "Read The CAS Institute’s September 2018 E-Newsletter"

• The CAS Institute Completes First Sitting of Predictive Modeling- Methods and Techniques Exam (September 19, 2018)

  Up to 20 volunteers spent more than 465 hours over the past year and a half to produce the syllabus and examination. The curriculum covers the concepts, methods and tools used for statistical analyses, predictive modeling and data analytics with applications for P&C insurance applications. The focus of this course is on advanced tools using … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Completes First Sitting of Predictive Modeling- Methods and Techniques Exam"

• CAS Institute Members Receive Exclusive Discount To Chief Analytics Officer Fall Forum (August 27, 2018)

  Members of The CAS Institute (iCAS) are invited to attend the Chief Analytics Officer Fall Forum. This is an opportunity for senior analytics professionals to share knowledge and tackle some of the industry’s most critical topics related to data science and analytics. Taking place October 8-11, 2018 in Boston, the event will include a dedicated Analytics … Continue reading "CAS Institute Members Receive Exclusive Discount To Chief Analytics Officer Fall Forum"

• Read The CAS Institute’s August 2018 E-Newsletter (August 24, 2018)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the August 2018 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered the Third Examination for the Congratulate the latest CSPAs, Credential News, iCAS Member Speaking Opportunities, iCAS Online Community and Social Media updates, and More! Read the August Newsletter

• The CAS Institute Welcomes Twenty-Two New CSPA Designees (August 16, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that an additional 22 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Boston, March 25-27 2019. The CSPA credential … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes Twenty-Two New CSPA Designees"

• Education Seminar for Cat Modelers & Underwriters – New York (August 10, 2018)

  TransRe 165 Broadway – 18th Floor (enter on Liberty Street) New York, NY September 26, 2018 8:30am – 4:30 pm Reception to follow immediately AGENDA 8:30 am – 9:00 am – Registration with building security and ISCM 9:00am-1:30 pm(working lunch) Track A: Additional Cat Modeling Topics- Hazard (SCS), Advanced Vulnerability, Advanced Concepts in Financial Modeling … Continue reading "Education Seminar for Cat Modelers & Underwriters – New York"

• Education Seminar for Cat Modelers & Underwriters – Chicago (August 10, 2018)

  Aon 200 E. Randolph Street – 3rd Floor165 Chicago, IL September 13, 2018 8:30am – 4:30 pm Reception to follow immediately AGENDA 8:30 am – 9:00 am – Registration with building security and ISCM 9:00am-1:30 pm (working lunch) Track A: Basics of Cat Modeling Topics- Hazard (EQ & HU), Vulnerability, Intro to Financial Modeling Track … Continue reading "Education Seminar for Cat Modelers & Underwriters – Chicago"

• Read The CAS Institute’s July 2018 E-Newsletter (July 24, 2018)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the July 2018 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered the Third Examination for the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) registration is now open, The CAS Institute Announces Online Community, iCAS Welcomes 14 new CSPAs, Call for Volunteers, Coming Events, and More! Read the July Newsletter  

• Newly Released, Second Edition of Healthcare Risk Adjustment and Predictive Modeling by Ian Duncan, FSA, FIA, FCIA, FCA, CSPA, MAAA (July 19, 2018)

  CSPA Ian Duncan is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Actuarial Statistics in the Dept. of Statistics and Applied Probability at the University of California, Santa Barbara and the President of Santa Barbara Actuaries Inc. This text provides a comprehensive guide to healthcare actuaries and other professionals interested in healthcare data analytics, risk adjustment and predictive … Continue reading "Newly Released, Second Edition of Healthcare Risk Adjustment and Predictive Modeling by Ian Duncan, FSA, FIA, FCIA, FCA, CSPA, MAAA"

• iCAS Members – Submit a Session for RIMS 2019 (July 19, 2018)

  The Call for Presentations is open for the RIMS 2019 Annual Conference & Exhibition, taking place April 28 – May 1, 2019 in Boston, MA. In recent years, the RIMS conference has featured a multitude of CAS and iCAS members providing insight on a variety of risk-related topics. The CAS Institute is calling on its … Continue reading "iCAS Members – Submit a Session for RIMS 2019"

• iCAS Online Community Ready to Launch! (July 18, 2018)

  The CAS Institute is pleased to announce the establishment of the iCAS Online Community.  All iCAS members in good standing will soon receive an email with instructions on how to log into this exclusive members-only benefit. In addition to a member directory and event calendar, the community will include several discussion forums, including an iCAS Book … Continue reading "iCAS Online Community Ready to Launch!"

• Registration Is Now Open for the Third Examination for the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential (July 13, 2018)

  Registration is now open for the third examination for the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential.  The Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques examination will be offered on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Before sitting for this four-hour practical exam, individuals must have: Received credit for the Property-Casualty Insurance Fundamentals exam, Passed the Data Concepts … Continue reading "Registration Is Now Open for the Third Examination for the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes Eight New CSPA Designees (July 11, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that an additional 8 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Boston, March 25-27 2019. The CSPA credential provides evidence of … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes Eight New CSPA Designees"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes Six New CSPA Designees (June 14, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that an additional 6 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Boston, March 25-27 2019. The CSPA credential provides evidence of … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes Six New CSPA Designees"

• Read The CAS Institute’s May 2018 E-Newsletter (June 6, 2018)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the May 2018 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered Experienced Practitioner Pathway Deadline Is June 30, 2018, The CAS Institute Announces Date of Predictive Modeling-Methods and Techniques Exam, iCAS Charter Membership Final Date Announced, Call for Volunteers: Catastrophe Risk Management Credential, and More! Read the May Newsletter

• The CAS Institute Announces Date of Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques Exam (May 31, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS) announced today that Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques, the third exam for the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential, will be offered for the first time on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Registration for the exam should open by the end of June. Moving forward, the exam will be offered … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Announces Date of Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques Exam"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes 11 New CSPA Designees (May 16, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that an additional 11 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Boston, March 25-27 2019. The CSPA credential … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes 11 New CSPA Designees"

• iCAS Sponsors Insurance Data Management Association Annual Meeting in Philadelphia (May 2, 2018)

  Earlier this week The CAS Institute (iCAS) sponsored the Insurance Data Management Association (IDMA) 2018 Annual Meeting and Seminar held in Philadelphia, PA. The seminar brought together a diverse audience of insurers and technology service providers, with sessions focused on innovative strategies encompassing leadership, analytics, governance, content management, mobility, connectivity, security, and other operational matters … Continue reading "iCAS Sponsors Insurance Data Management Association Annual Meeting in Philadelphia"

• iCAS Subject Matter Experts to Present at The Data Science Conference in Chicago (May 1, 2018)

  Three analytics experts from The CAS Institute (iCAS) will be presenting later this week at The Data Science Conference in Chicago: Jim Guszcza, FCAS, CSPA, MAAA, Ph.D., chief data scientist at Deloitte Glenn Meyers, FCAS, CERA, Ph.D., former vice president and chief actuary at ISO Innovative Analytics Christopher Monsour, FCAS, CSPA, MAAA, vice president, predictive … Continue reading "iCAS Subject Matter Experts to Present at The Data Science Conference in Chicago"

• Read The CAS Institute’s April 2018 E-Newsletter (May 1, 2018)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the April 2018 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered The CAS Institute Welcomes SAS as a Strategic Partner, Second Full-Day Predictive Analytics Community of Practice Event,  iCAS Membership Renewal update, Recognition of the Latest 12 CSPA Awardees, President Brian Browns’ visit to The Hartford, and More! Read the April … Continue reading "Read The CAS Institute’s April 2018 E-Newsletter"

• iCAS’ Second Predictive Analytics Community of Practice Event (April 30, 2018)

  The CAS Institute held its Second Predictive Analytics Community of Practice Event on Monday, March 19. More than 30 members of iCAS discussed a variety of topics, including “Bringing Actuarial Science into the Data Science Fold,” presented by Chris Monsour; Claims Analytics, presented by Ron Lettofsky; How to Win an Analytics Competition, led by Scott … Continue reading "iCAS’ Second Predictive Analytics Community of Practice Event"

• iCAS Welcomes SAS as a Strategic Partner (April 27, 2018)

  During the opening session of the CAS’ Ratemaking, Product, and Predictive Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Chicago last week, CAS President Brian Brown announced a collaboration between The CAS Institute and SAS. Brown stated, “Earning the CSPA credential requires completing a final project that challenges candidates to use what they have learned through the exams to … Continue reading "iCAS Welcomes SAS as a Strategic Partner"

• Experienced Practitioner Pathway Deadline is Around Corner! (April 26, 2018)

  The CAS Institute has been accepting applications for the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential via the Experienced Practitioner Pathway (EPP) for almost a year and a half. The EPP program allows individuals with five or more years’ experience to earn the credential through an application process rather than by completing the required courses … Continue reading "Experienced Practitioner Pathway Deadline is Around Corner!"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes 5 New CSPA Designees (April 26, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that an additional 5 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Boston, March 25-27 2019. The CSPA credential … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes 5 New CSPA Designees"

• Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential Holders Honored at 2018 RPM Seminar (April 10, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) offering credentials and educational opportunities for professionals working in highly specialized quantitative practice areas, recently honored those who received the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential within the last 12 months. This recognition occurred during the 2018 CAS Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) … Continue reading "Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential Holders Honored at 2018 RPM Seminar"

• The CAS Institutes Second Predictive Analytics Community of Practice Event (March 26, 2018)

  The CAS Institute held its Second Predictive Analytics Community of Practice Event on Monday, March 19. More than 30 members of iCAS discussed a variety of topics, including “Bringing Actuarial Science into the Data Science Fold,” presented by Chris Monsour; Claims Analytics, presented by Ron Lettofsky; How to Win an Analytics Competition, led by Scott … Continue reading "The CAS Institutes Second Predictive Analytics Community of Practice Event"

• SAS and iCAS Generating Certified Analytics Talent for Insurers (March 20, 2018)

  Insurance company employees can wield familiar technology to earn predictive analytics credential Chicago (March 20, 2018) – Working professionals can supercharge careers in the insurance industry by taking advantage of a collaboration between analytics leader SAS and The CAS Institute (iCAS). SAS is contributing software to the project requirement of The CAS Institute’s Certified Specialist … Continue reading "SAS and iCAS Generating Certified Analytics Talent for Insurers"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes 7 New CSPA Designees (March 16, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that an additional 7 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Chicago, March 19-21, 2018. The CSPA credential … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes 7 New CSPA Designees"

• Read The CAS Institute’s February 2018 E-Newsletter (February 27, 2018)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the February 2018 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered The CAS Institute Releases New Video About Path to CSPA Credential, Second Full-Day Predictive Analytics Event Announced,  iCAS Membership Renewal update, Recognition of the Latest 13 CSPA Awardees, President Brian Browns’ visit to USAA, and More! Read The CAS Institute’s … Continue reading "Read The CAS Institute’s February 2018 E-Newsletter"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes 13 New CSPA Designees (February 20, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that an additional 13 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Chicago, March 19-21, 2018. The CSPA credential … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes 13 New CSPA Designees"

• Read The CAS Institute’s January 2018 E-Newsletter (February 5, 2018)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the January 2018 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered The CAS Institute Celebrates 100th CSPA Milestone, Syllabus for Predictive Modeling- Methods and Techniques-Available Now, The CAS Institute Announces Second Full-Day Predictive Analytics Event for Advanced Practitioners, The CAS Institute Welcomes 35 New CSPA Designees, Call for Volunteers and More! … Continue reading "Read The CAS Institute’s January 2018 E-Newsletter"

• The CAS Institute Announces Second Full-Day Predictive Analytics Event for Advanced Practitioners (January 31, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS) is pleased to announce its second Predictive Analytics Community of Practice event, to be held Monday, March 19th in conjunction with the Casualty Actuarial Society’s Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Chicago.  The full-day event, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is designed for advanced practitioners working in the … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Announces Second Full-Day Predictive Analytics Event for Advanced Practitioners"

• Experts Explain Value of Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential in New Video (January 31, 2018)

  The Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential addresses a critical need for insurance analytics professionals, experts say in a new video from The CAS Institute. The video features analytics thought leaders such as Jim Guszcza, FCAS, CSPA, chief data scientist at Deloitte Consulting, and Claudine Modlin, FCAS, director at Willis Towers Watson, among the … Continue reading "Experts Explain Value of Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential in New Video"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes 35 New CSPA Designees (January 30, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that an additional 35 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Chicago, March 19-21, 2018. The CSPA credential … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes 35 New CSPA Designees"

• Syllabus for Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques – Available Now (January 26, 2018)

  The final syllabus for iCAS’s Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques requirement is now available. Candidates can now get a complete look at what will be expected of them. “Our curriculum developers and question writers did an outstanding job in sourcing the study material. They did their best to minimize the out of pocket cost … Continue reading "Syllabus for Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques – Available Now"

• Call for Volunteers: Catastrophe Risk Management Credential (January 25, 2018)

  Do you have catastrophe risk modeling and/or catastrophe risk management experience? If so, iCAS needs your expertise! We are beginning to work with the International Society of Catastrophe Managers (ISCM) in the development of specialist credentials in Catastrophe Risk Management, including qualifications for Experienced Industry Professionals, and for Continuing Professional Development programs in this field. … Continue reading "Call for Volunteers: Catastrophe Risk Management Credential"

• The CAS Institute Designates 100th Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (January 25, 2018)

  Arlington, Va., January 25, 2018 – The CAS Institute (iCAS) is pleased to announce that it has now qualified over 100 designees of the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. The CSPA, which provides evidence of practical knowledge in applied predictive analytics and data science as used in data-intensive industry sectors, was launched in … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Designates 100th Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes the first New CSPA Designees of 2018 (January 22, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that an additional 9 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Chicago, March 19-21, 2018. The CSPA credential provides evidence … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes the first New CSPA Designees of 2018"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes 26 New CSPA Designees (January 15, 2018)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that an additional 26 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar in Chicago, March 19-21, 2018. The CSPA credential provides evidence … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes 26 New CSPA Designees"

• Reinsurance Association of America’s 2018 Cat Risk Management Conference Focused on Embracing Volatility (January 10, 2018)

  February 13-15, 2018 Orlando, FL The 2017 hurricane season proved the (re)insurance industry still has much to learn about volatility in the risks we (re)insure. The RAA’s 2018 Cat Risk Management Conference will focus on scientific and theoretical developments to challenge current thinking about cat risk.  Don’t miss this exceptional technical program and networking opportunities—Cat … Continue reading "Reinsurance Association of America’s 2018 Cat Risk Management Conference Focused on Embracing Volatility"

• Relationship Continues to Blossom in Japan! (January 9, 2018)

  CAS President Brian Brown and CAS Past President Bob Conger met recently with the Institutes of Actuaries in Japan (IAJ) to discuss The CAS Institute and the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. The meeting was arranged by Mr. Ikuo Kudoh, General Secretary of the IAJ. Over a dozen IAJ members attended along with … Continue reading "Relationship Continues to Blossom in Japan!"

• The CAS Institute Subject Matter Expert to Moderate Webinar on Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence (AI) (January 4, 2018)

  Deloitte Chief Data Scientist and iCAS Predictive Analytics Subject Matter Expert Jim Guszcza, FCAS, Ph.D., CSPA, will moderate a free webinar on January 10th featuring Karthik Dinakar, PhD, CTO and Co-Founder of Pienso. The webinar will explore data mining as it relates to artificial intelligence and recent advances in machine learning – including the need … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Subject Matter Expert to Moderate Webinar on Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence (AI)"

• Seeking CSPA Content Experts! (December 20, 2017)

  Raise your profile by becoming a content expert for The CAS Institute! We are seeking credentialed CSPAs with a willingness to share their expertise on topics such as predictive analytics, machine learning, big data, IoT, and other related topics. Experts may have the opportunity to offer their professional insight to the greater insurance community through … Continue reading "Seeking CSPA Content Experts!"

• The CAS Institute Bounces Into Australia! (December 8, 2017)

  While visiting Sydney, iCAS Director Amy Brener met with Elayne Grace and Tony Burke of the Australian Actuaries Institute to share the latest information about the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA). The credential has generated much interest from actuarial organizations across the globe. Elayne and Tony were interested in the five requirements for earning the … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Bounces Into Australia!"

• The CAS Institute’s Leaders Present at Sentry Insurance in Wisconsin! (November 30, 2017)

  Brian Brown, CAS President, Denise Christophel, CPCU, CPSA, and Amy Brener, Director of The CAS Institute, shared the latest information about the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential being offered through The CAS Institute (iCAS) to an audience at Sentry Insurance on Friday, November 17. All three speakers gave an overview that included the … Continue reading "The CAS Institute’s Leaders Present at Sentry Insurance in Wisconsin!"

• Read The CAS Institute’s November 2017 E-Newsletter (November 16, 2017)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the November 2017 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered: Meet Anthony Salis FCAS, CSPA, Actuarial Statistician from State Farm Insurance Companies Announcements Credential News iCAS Around Town The CAS Institute Blog Coming Events iCAS Social Media Interesting Industry Links And More! To receive future editions of the monthly e-newsletter … Continue reading "Read The CAS Institute’s November 2017 E-Newsletter"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes 22 New CSPA Designees (November 15, 2017)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that an additional 22 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar  in Chicago, March 19-21, 2018. The CSPA credential provides … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes 22 New CSPA Designees"

• Read The CAS Institute’s October 2017 E-Newsletter (November 10, 2017)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the October 2017 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered: CAS Institute’s  Releases Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics webinar Application Deadline extended for CSPA via  EPP Maintain Benefits Renew your CAS Institute Dues Updates iCAS Around Town The CAS Institute Blog Coming Events iCAS Social Media iCAS Employer Visits To … Continue reading "Read The CAS Institute’s October 2017 E-Newsletter"

• CAS Leaders in Cambridge, MA Next Week! (October 25, 2017)

  CAS leaders Brian Brown, CAS President- Elect and Todd Lehmann, Chair of the Data Science/Predictive Analytics Subject Matter Expert Panel, will be in Boston on Monday, October 30 to share the latest information about the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential being offered through The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the CAS.  They … Continue reading "CAS Leaders in Cambridge, MA Next Week!"

• Data Concepts and Visualization Exam Window Opens (October 25, 2017)

  The first exam window for the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) DS1 Course – Data Concepts and Visualization – opened October 15 and will run through December 15.  Created in conjunction with The Institutes, DS1 consists of an online course with knowledge checks, optional supplemental study materials, and required external readings.  The practice exam … Continue reading "Data Concepts and Visualization Exam Window Opens"

• Application Deadline for CSPA via Experienced Practitioner Pathway (EPP) Extended (October 25, 2017)

  The CAS Institute Leadership Advisory Council (LAC) has extended the application deadline for the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential through the Experienced Practitioner Pathway (EPP) until June 30, 2018.  As LAC member Joanne Spalla explained, “As we get out there to visit more and more employers to spread the news about the CSPA, … Continue reading "Application Deadline for CSPA via Experienced Practitioner Pathway (EPP) Extended"

• Recording Now Available: The CAS Institute’s Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Informational Webinar (October 25, 2017)

  Brian Brown, CAS President Elect, and Amy Brener, Director of The CAS Institute, joined iCAS subject matter experts Todd Lehmann and Chris Monsour to discuss The CAS Institute’s Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics in a webinar hosted on September 28, 2017. Over 160 people from more than 8 countries, including South Africa, Israel, and the … Continue reading "Recording Now Available: The CAS Institute’s Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Informational Webinar"

• Read The CAS Institute’s September 2017 E-Newsletter (September 25, 2017)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the September 2017 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered: The CAS Institute Takes Part In The 2017 Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar (CLRS) In Philadelphia Membership Renewal Information Credential News iCAS Around Town Coming Events The CAS Institute Blog iCAS Social Media Interesting Industry Links And More! To receive future editions of … Continue reading "Read The CAS Institute’s September 2017 E-Newsletter"

• iCAS Sponsors Asia Insurance CIO Technology Summit in Singapore (September 21, 2017)

  Earlier this month The CAS Institute (iCAS) sponsored the 6th Asia Insurance CIO Technology Summit at the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore. The Summit, which ran September 4-5, brought together a diverse audience of c-suite executives, IT providers, risk managers and research institutions to explore how technology and the role of the Chief Information Officer … Continue reading "iCAS Sponsors Asia Insurance CIO Technology Summit in Singapore"

• The CAS Institute takes part in the 2017 Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar (CLRS) in Philadelphia (September 21, 2017) (September 21, 2017)

  More than 30 people wanted to know “What The CAS Institute is Up To” when they attended an informational seminar by that name last week at the Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar (CLRS) in Philadelphia. At the session, Bob Miccolis, FCAS, MAAA, FCA, former managing director, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Amy Brener, PMP, director of The CAS … Continue reading "The CAS Institute takes part in the 2017 Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar (CLRS) in Philadelphia (September 21, 2017)"

• iCAS Subject Matter Experts Present at The Data Science Conference in Seattle (September 20, 2017)

  Jim Guszcza, FCAS, CSPA, MAAA, Ph.D., chief data scientist at Deloitte, and Glenn Meyers, FCAS, CERA, Ph.D., former vice president and chief actuary at ISO Innovative Analytics, will be sharing their analytics expertise this week at The Data Science Conference in Seattle. The two day event, which will feature talks on data science, data mining, … Continue reading "iCAS Subject Matter Experts Present at The Data Science Conference in Seattle"

• Learn about The CAS Institute’s Catastrophe Risk Management Credential In Free Webinar (September 7, 2017)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS)  and The International Society of Catastrophe Managers (ISCM) The CAS Institute (iCAS) has opened registration to learn about the second credential we will be offering in Catastrophe Risk Management. This webinar is designed to share our initial plans for the credential and, if appropriate, hopefully persuade professional CAT folks to assist … Continue reading "Learn about The CAS Institute’s Catastrophe Risk Management Credential In Free Webinar"

• Read The CAS Institute’s August 2017 E-Newsletter (August 18, 2017)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the August 2017 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered: The CAS Institute Welcomes Fourteen Additional CSPA Recipients Learning objectives for the second CSPA course, Data Concepts and Visualization, have been finalized. Complimentary Webinar: iCAS Subject Matter Experts Speak About The CAS Institute Credentialing (New!) Coming Events The CAS Institute Blog … Continue reading "Read The CAS Institute’s August 2017 E-Newsletter"

• Registration Opens for the The CAS Institute’s Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics Informational Webinar (August 10, 2017)

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• The CAS Institute Welcomes 14 New CSPA Designees (August 8, 2017)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), is pleased to announce that an additional 14 predictive analytics professionals have earned its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This achievement will be formally recognized during the CAS Ratemaking and Product Management meeting in Chicago, March 19-21, 2018. The CSPA credential provides … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes 14 New CSPA Designees"

• Chief Analytics Officer Fall Forum – October 2-5, 2017 (August 8, 2017)

  Members of The CAS Institute (iCAS) are invited to attend Chief Analytics Officer, Fall, a forum for senior analytics professionals to share knowledge and tackle some of the industry’s most critical topics related to data science and analytics. Taking place October 2-3 in Boston, the event will include a dedicated Analytics for Insurance Day, with discussions … Continue reading "Chief Analytics Officer Fall Forum – October 2-5, 2017"

• The CAS Institute Releases Updated Materials for its Data Concepts and Visualization Assessment for the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential. (August 1, 2017)

  The CAS Institute is pleased to announce the release of the remaining course materials for course DS1: Data Concepts and Visualization. Several external readings have been added to the otherwise online curriculum. “Rather than create original material when the topics are well covered in many well respected books, [the curriculum committee] opted to utilize already … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Releases Updated Materials for its Data Concepts and Visualization Assessment for the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential."

• Discount Available to CAS Members on Predictive Modeling Recordings Package (July 20, 2017)

  The CAS Professional Education department has batched a number of recordings of past top-rated predictive modeling sessions and now makes this available to members of The CAS Institute (iCAS) and of the CAS. iCAS members receive the special rate of $89 for all 16 recordings, while between now and August 31, CAS members who are … Continue reading "Discount Available to CAS Members on Predictive Modeling Recordings Package"

• Read The CAS Institute’s July 2017 E-Newsletter (July 19, 2017)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the July 2017 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered: The CAS Institute Welcomes Nine Additional CSPA Recipients The CAS Institute, in partnership with the Insurance Data Management Association (IDMA) announces The Insurance Data Concepts and Analytics Workshop on September 10. Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential via the … Continue reading "Read The CAS Institute’s July 2017 E-Newsletter"

• The CAS Institute Welcomes Nine Additional CSPA Designees (July 13, 2017)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) offering credentials and educational opportunities for professionals working in highly specialized quantitative practice areas, is pleased to welcome nine additional recipients of its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. The CSPA credential provides evidence of practical knowledge in applied predictive analytics and data science … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Welcomes Nine Additional CSPA Designees"

• Read The CAS Institute’s April 2017 E-Newsletter (May 2, 2017)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the April 2017 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered: First Recipients of Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential Honored at 2017 RPM Seminar Updated Learning Objectives for CSPA Assessments Released The CAS Institute Offers First Predictive Analytics Community of Practice Event The CAS Institute Blog iCAS Around Town … Continue reading "Read The CAS Institute’s April 2017 E-Newsletter"

• Updated Learning Objectives for CSPA Assessments Released (April 27, 2017)

  The CAS Institute has released the learning objectives for its Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques assessment requirement for the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. This third assessment is organized by the structure of a project and will utilize a technology platform that will allow the candidates to write code against provided datasets. … Continue reading "Updated Learning Objectives for CSPA Assessments Released"

• The CAS Institute Offers First Predictive Analytics Community of Practice Event (April 27, 2017)

  On Monday, March 27, a group of over 40 predictive analytics practitioners gathered in San Diego for a day of unique information sharing and networking from The CAS Institute (iCAS).  The inaugural iCAS “Community of Practice” event, which consisted of sessions specifically tailored for advanced data practitioners, covered a variety of topics, including external data, … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Offers First Predictive Analytics Community of Practice Event"

• iCAS Leaders Speak About Predictive Analytics in Chicago (April 27, 2017)

  Chris Monsour, FCAS, CSPA, MAAA, vice president, analytics at CNA and Jim Guszcza, FCAS, CSPA, MAAA, Ph.D., chief data scientist at Deloitte, shared their analytics expertise at The Data Science Conference last week in Chicago. The two day event, which featured talks on data science, data mining, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other related topics, … Continue reading "iCAS Leaders Speak About Predictive Analytics in Chicago"

• First Recipients of Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential Honored at 2017 RPM Seminar (April 5, 2017)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) offering credentials and educational opportunities for professionals working in highly specialized quantitative practice areas, recently honored the first recipients of its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential during the 2017 CAS Ratemaking and Product Management Seminar in San Diego, CA. The CSPA credential provides … Continue reading "First Recipients of Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential Honored at 2017 RPM Seminar"

• Do Your Data Analytics Team Members Speak the Same Language? (April 5, 2017)

  CAS President Nancy Braithwaite explores how to bridge the gaps in communication between analytics team members in a new article for PropertyCasualty360, “Do your data analytics team members speak the same language?” Braithwaite discusses the growing power of predictive analytics in insurance, as well as some of the opportunities and the challenges that the growing … Continue reading "Do Your Data Analytics Team Members Speak the Same Language?"

• Read The CAS Institute’s March 2017 E-Newsletter (March 28, 2017)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the March 2017 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered: Registration Opens for Data Concepts and Visualization Course The CAS Institute and International Society of Catastrophe Managers Partnership Earn Credentials from The CAS Institute Through the Experienced Practitioner Pathway (EPP) The CAS Institute Blog iCAS Around Town Upcoming Visits with … Continue reading "Read The CAS Institute’s March 2017 E-Newsletter"

• The CAS Institute Opens Registration for its Data Concepts and Visualization Course (March 27, 2017)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) offering specialty credentials for quantitative professionals, has opened registration for the second requirement for its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. “Data Concepts and Visualization” is administered by The Institutes and covers the foundational concepts and tools associated with preparing and managing … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Opens Registration for its Data Concepts and Visualization Course"

• Learning Objectives For Third CSPA Assessment To Be Released in Early April (March 23, 2017)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS) is pleased to announce that draft learning objectives for the Predictive Modeling – Methods and Techniques assessment requirement for the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics credential will be released early next month.  The third assessment is organized by the structure of a project. Among the major areas covered are: Identifying the … Continue reading "Learning Objectives For Third CSPA Assessment To Be Released in Early April"

• iCAS Leaders to Share Predictive Analytics Insights at RIMS Annual Conference, April 23-26 (March 23, 2017)

  Leaders from The CAS Institute will be take part in the 2017 RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition, held in Philadelphia from April 23-26 at the Pennsylvania Conference Center. Leslie Marlo, FCAS, MAAA, vice president at Madison Consulting Group and member of the iCAS Leadership Advisory Council, will present with iCAS Predictive Analytics Subject Matter Expert … Continue reading "iCAS Leaders to Share Predictive Analytics Insights at RIMS Annual Conference, April 23-26"

• Chris Monsour to Discuss Predictive Analytics Credentialing at Data Science Conference in Chicago, April 20-21 (March 23, 2017)

  Christopher Monsour, FCAS, CSPA, MAAA, vice president, analytics at CNA and an iCAS predictive analytics subject matter expert, is speaking about Training and Credentialing in Data Science at The Data Science Conference, to be held in Chicago from April 20-21.  This conference is for business analytics professionals working in data science, big data, data mining, machine learning, … Continue reading "Chris Monsour to Discuss Predictive Analytics Credentialing at Data Science Conference in Chicago, April 20-21"

• iCAS Subject Matter Expert and MIT Media Lab Professor Discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology in Free Webinar (March 14, 2017)

  Deloitte Chief Data Scientist and iCAS Predictive Analytics Subject Matter Expert Jim Guszcza, FCAS, Ph.D, CSPA, moderated a free webinar on March 15th on the impacts of Artificial Intelligence [AI] technologies on business and societal landscapes – and the increasing need to factor societal considerations into future autonomous systems. The recording is now available online … Continue reading "iCAS Subject Matter Expert and MIT Media Lab Professor Discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology in Free Webinar"

• Read The CAS Institute’s February 2017 E-Newsletter (February 24, 2017)

  The CAS Institute recently distributed the February 2017 edition of its monthly e-newsletter, which covered: Plans for the Predictive Analytics Event on March 27 The New Partnership with the International Society Of Catastrophe Managers The Experienced Practitioner Pathway to Earning the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics Credential (CSPA) Registration for First CSPA Course, “Property-Casualty Insurance … Continue reading "Read The CAS Institute’s February 2017 E-Newsletter"

• The CAS Institute and International Society of Catastrophe Managers to Partner on Initiatives to Support Specialized Risk Professionals (February 15, 2017)

  Orlando, FL, February 15, 2017 – The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) offering specialty credentials to qualified quantitative professionals, and the International Society of Catastrophe Managers (ISCM) announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner on the development of professional education, thought leadership, tools, … Continue reading "The CAS Institute and International Society of Catastrophe Managers to Partner on Initiatives to Support Specialized Risk Professionals"

• Learn About The CAS Institute on February 16 in Chicago (February 7, 2017)

  Leaders from the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) will be in Chicago on Thursday, February 16 to share the latest information about the new Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential being offered through The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the CAS. Introducing the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential February 16, 2017 1:00 – … Continue reading "Learn About The CAS Institute on February 16 in Chicago"

• The CAS Institute Announces Full-Day Predictive Analytics Event for Advanced Practitioners (January 11, 2017)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS) is pleased to announce its first Predictive Analytics Community of Practice event, to be held Monday, March 27th in conjunction with the Casualty Actuarial Society’s Ratemaking and Product Management (RPM) Seminar in San Diego.  The full-day event, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., is designed for advanced practitioners working in … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Announces Full-Day Predictive Analytics Event for Advanced Practitioners"

• Deadline Approaching to be Recognized with The CAS Institute’s Inaugural Class of CSPA Recipients (January 11, 2017)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS) is now accepting applications for its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential via its Experienced Practitioner Pathway (EPP). Those who submit their EPP application by January 15, 2017 and are accepted will be recognized in the first class of CSPA recipients at the 2017 Ratemaking and Product Management (RPM) Seminar … Continue reading "Deadline Approaching to be Recognized with The CAS Institute’s Inaugural Class of CSPA Recipients"

• Earn Credentials from The CAS Institute through the Experienced Practitioner Pathway (EPP) (December 22, 2016)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS) is now accepting applications for its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential via its Experienced Practitioner Pathway (EPP). The EPP program allows individuals to earn the CSPA credential through an application process, bypassing the required courses or exams. Those who submit their EPP application by January 15, 2017 and are … Continue reading "Earn Credentials from The CAS Institute through the Experienced Practitioner Pathway (EPP)"

• The CAS Institute Opens Registration for Credentialing Program, Membership and Experienced Practitioner Pathway (November 30, 2016)

  The CAS Institute (iCAS), a new subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) offering specialty credentials for quantitative professionals, has opened registration for the first requirements for its Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential, as well as the application for earning the credential through the Experienced Practitioner Pathway. In addition, membership in an iCAS … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Opens Registration for Credentialing Program, Membership and Experienced Practitioner Pathway"

• Detailed Learning Objectives Now Available for First CSPA Course Requirement (November 23, 2016)

  The CAS Institute has released detailed learning objectives for the first course required for the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential, “Property – Casualty Insurance Fundamentals.” Now open for registration, the course covers the core principles underlying property-casualty insurance and risk management. The newly released learning objectives outline the specific areas of focus for … Continue reading "Detailed Learning Objectives Now Available for First CSPA Course Requirement"

• Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential Rolls Out from The CAS Institute (October 19, 2016)

  ARLINGTON, Va. — The CAS Institute (iCAS), a new subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society that offers specialty credentials for quantitative professionals, has launched registration for its first offering, the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) credential. CSPA credential requirements are described on the new website at TheCASInstitute.org. Registration for the first credential requirement, “Property-Casualty … Continue reading "Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) Credential Rolls Out from The CAS Institute"

• The CAS Institute: Frequently Asked Questions (August 3, 2016)

  Last November, the CAS announced the formation of The CAS Institute (iCAS), a subsidiary of the CAS offering new credentials and specialized professional education for quantitative professionals. The first credentials to be developed and granted by The CAS Institute will focus on predictive analytics and data science. In response to the continued high level of … Continue reading "The CAS Institute: Frequently Asked Questions"

• The CAS Institute Announces Requirements for Inaugural Credential (July 28, 2016)

  As first published in the July/August issue of the Actuarial Review, The CAS Institute has announced the requirements to earn its inaugural credential, which is a certification for those working in data science and predictive analytics. The CAS Institute is a newly-formed subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society that will provide specialty credentialing and professional … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Announces Requirements for Inaugural Credential"

• The CAS Institute Brings Together Industry Experts to Define Program for Predictive Analytics and Data Science Credential (February 15, 2016)

  The CAS Institute is pleased to announce the formation of a panel of leading practitioners in data science and predictive analytics to define the curriculum and requirements for the organization’s inaugural credentialing program. The CAS Institute is a subsidiary of the Casualty Actuarial Society that will provide specialty credentialing and professional education to quantitative specialists … Continue reading "The CAS Institute Brings Together Industry Experts to Define Program for Predictive Analytics and Data Science Credential"

• CAS Expands into Specialty Credentials; New CAS Institute to Launch Credential in Predictive Analytics And Data Science (November 16, 2015)

  Arlington, VA, November 16, 2015 – The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) announces the creation of The CAS Institute, an organization offering new credentials and specialized professional education for quantitative professionals looking to remain current in their field. The CAS Institute will develop a curriculum for each of its offered specialty areas, initially covering advanced topics … Continue reading "CAS Expands into Specialty Credentials; New CAS Institute to Launch Credential in Predictive Analytics And Data Science"