Akur8 Academy

Your global training and upskilling community for insurance pricing!

The Akur8 Academy offers a variety of training opportunities, including webinars, workshops, online games and conferences, all designed to help actuaries improve their skills and knowledge in the area of non-life insurance pricing.

Whether you're an experienced actuary or just starting out in your career, the Akur8 Academy is here to support you on your professional journey. Sign up for free today and become part of a vibrant and dynamic community of actuaries passionate about insurance pricing!

Actuarial Trainings

Penalized Regression and Lasso Credibility
October 2, 2024 & October 9, 2024
Webinar 

Penalized Regression and Lasso Credibility

Join us for an upcoming Akur8 Academy webinar led by Thomas Holmes, Chief Actuary US at Akur8. This session will be offered twice to accommodate different time zones: the first on October 2 at 12 PM ET and the second on October 9 at 8 AM ET. Please note that the same content will be presented in both sessions.

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actuary participating in webinar about strategies for pet insurance pricing
December 4, 2024 - 5PM Central European Time
Webinar 

Strategies for Pet Insurance Pricing - What we can learn from other lines of business

Join us for an upcoming Akur8 Academy webinar led by Edwin Graham, Actuarial Data Scientist on strategies for pet insurance pricing.

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actuary participating in webinar about Price Elasticity Modeling
January 15, 2025 - 3PM Central European Time
Webinar 

Price Elasticity Modeling - Considerations on Theoretical Aspects and European Regulation

Join us for an upcoming Akur8 Academy webinar led by Jan Küthe and Leonardo Stincone on Price Elasticity Modeling.

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*Some activities can be accredited as Continuing Professional Development points with your local Actuarial Association.

Akur8 Credentials

(for Akur8 users only)

Our digital credential certification program allows you to test your skills and share your knowledge of the Akur8 solution with your professional network. This program is appropriate for both new and existing Akur8 users. Whether you’re just getting started or you're an expert using Akur8’s Risk, Demand or Rate modules, we have the right badge/certificate for you, including a 3-step program that delivers ‘Essential’, ‘Advanced’ and ‘Expert’ certifications.

Upon successful completion of a short (and fun!) quiz, you will officially receive the respective credentials, which can be shared on social media platforms, embedded in email signatures and added to your LinkedIn profile as professional credentials. 

Interested in learning more? Request links to each quiz below: 

Akur8’s insurance pricing e-learning hub

We provide access to a wide range of resources, such as research papers, recorded webinars, and industry reports, to help our members stay informed and ahead of the curve. 

Check out our latest replays of webinars related to insurance pricing, and download our research and position papers below.

Actuarial Interpretation of Model Output
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Actuarial Interpretation of Model Output

On August 8th, 2024, Thomas Holmes, Chief Actuary for the US at Akur8, presented an insightful session as part of the Akur8 Academy webinar series titled "Actuarial Interpretation of Model Output." As actuaries adopt increasingly complex data science techniques, we must always remember that every model corresponds to specific business problems and solutions. Therefore, the best model depends not only on statistical support, but also on business needs and goals. Often, the model with the best test statistics is not the best model for the business and the ability to translate data science results to business outcomes is an essential skill for actuaries. In this engaging webinar, Thomas Holmes shared practical examples and modeling exercises, challenging the audience to translate complex charts into clear and actionable business outcomes. He also highlighted scenarios where actuarial judgment should override purely data-driven results, emphasizing the importance of balancing data science with real-world business considerations. Participants actively discussed which questions are critical when evaluating model outputs, helping them refine their decision-making processes. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your actuarial skills and deepen your understanding of model interpretation. Watch the webinar recording now and gain valuable insights into how to effectively translate data science results into impactful business strategies.

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