Learn the fundamentals of actuarial practice from our experienced practitioners. 

Course Description

Gain practical knowledge in the core actuarial functions of life insurance, specifically in data analysis and checking as well as experience analysis and the actuarial control cycle. This course will help you to gain a deeper understanding of the concepts as well as the practical aspects of actuarial work with worked examples, quizzes and coursework.

What will you gain from this course?

By enrolling in this course, you will understand the various steps and processes involved in performing data analysis as well as experience analysis. This is the foundation step in actuarial valuations, profit testing and financial conditions reporting. With this knowledge, you will be able to put together a data issues report and be able to present to management as a means of improving the core IT system in addition to ensuring the actuary has the data needed to perform actuarial valuations and other work. You will also be able to put together experience analysis reports for all major assumptions and be able to present to management as a means of increasing their understanding the profitability and drivers of the company. This course is the foundation for all our other life courses.

Common Areas of Practice

Valuation, Pricing, Risk Management, Product Development, Business Planning and With-Profits Management.

Key Points

  • Learn how to build an internal data checking tool.

  • Learn how to produce an experience study report to summarize the assumptions derived.

This course is suitable for:

  • Final Year Students Studying Actuarial Science

  • Those Currently in Actuarial Roles in Life Insurance or Takaful Companies

  • Finance and Investment Practitioners

Course curriculum

Course Fees

$99.00 (use coupon "welcome30" at checkout for 30% discount - limited time only)

Enroll in course now