Ben Fidlow

We are back with another #MidweekRead! Read “Developing Actuarial Judgment” by Erin Olson, FCAS. Learn about how seasoned actuaries sharpen their skills – anticipating crucial outcomes, translating complex concepts for all audiences, and more. Now available in Actuarial Review: https://lnkd.in/ekZRKqWA  

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We were joined by insurance leaders from Milliman, The Hartford, and Plymouth Rock Assurance to discuss the evolution of data science in our latest webinar 🎬 Attendee Debbie Dukeshire from Standard Publishing Corporation eloquently summarized the discussion while adding a fresh perspective, focusing on the scale in which Actuaries are currently working with data and the importance of documentation. "If someone thinks they have a great data scientist but that person is not willing to document their work, they’re not a great data scientist,” said panelist Jamie Warner. Read the reprint: https://lnkd.in/ehrDfcft

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Proud to share that Merit Medicine has integrated Willis Towers Watson’s HealthMAPS® into Merit Predict, combining trusted actuarial frameworks with modern predictive insight to help underwriters assess group health risk with greater precision. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eJJSHwMe

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In this episode of the #LookForward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow is join by Stephen Smith of the American Academy of Actuaries to explore the intricate relationship between the AAA and the National Association of #Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), and the modeling techniques used to assess risk in the actuarial landscape and how the industry is preparing for future challenges. Watch the full episode here: https://okt.to/7s6cgT

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Casualty catastrophe modeling just took a major step forward. Verisk’s Catastrophe and Risk Solutions team has released the industry’s first vulnerability framework for casualty catastrophe risk—bringing the clarity and analytical rigor long established in property CAT modeling into the casualty and liability domain. Launching on our casualty and liability analytics platform, Arium, in 2026, the framework introduces a transparent, repeatable approach to loss estimation and court-allocated damage simulation, empowering stronger pricing, capital modeling, and portfolio strategy. Insights from Silvia Yang, CEEM, Ziqi H., Mehrdad Memari, Ph.D., Eric Gesick, and Jayanta (Jay) Guin: https://vrsk.co/4ijdZhh #Insurance #CatModeling #ThoughtLeadership

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‼️Renewal leverage is determined before negotiations begin. Carriers arrive with normalized actuarial models, multi-year loss data, and a clear view of your program. Many risk teams arrive with reconciled spreadsheets. That gap quietly determines renewal outcomes. Our latest article explores why controlling your own program data and insurance intelligence are shifting the balance of power. Renewal leverage isn’t built in the meetings or based on relationships. It’s built in the data foundation behind it. Read the full article 🔗https://hubs.li/Q046rbCD0 #renewal #insurancerenewal #data #leverage #brokernegotiations #riskmanagement

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AI is reshaping the actuarial profession, accelerating workflows while increasing expectations for transparency and human oversight. In a recent feature from Life Annuity Specialist, Amanda Turcotte, Chief Actuary at Amalgamated Life Insurance Company, shares perspective on how actuaries can leverage AI while maintaining accountability and professional rigor. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/evGBFWcD  #AI #AmalgamatedLife #AmalgamatedBenefits 

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Actuarial teams worldwide are stuck in outdated systems that slow innovation and inflate budgets. With Aon’s Life Risk Modeling Suite, powered by PathWise®, model runs are up to 1000x faster, cloud costs drop by 99% and every calculation is fully traceable and automatable. It’s time to break free from bottlenecks and empower actuaries to lead with insight. To find out more, read our brochure: https://lnkd.in/ePmcsx_8 #PathWise #AonLifeSolutions #InsureTech #Actuary

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