ETX5120 · Actuarial practice 2

Overview

This unit covers some of the subject material required for Actuaries Institute Part II subject on The Actuarial Control Cycle. You are introduced to applications of the Actuarial Control Cycle in a wide range of insurance and related areas, including life insurance, general insurance, health insurance, pension or superannuation funds and investment. This includes the use of data and models in solving actuarial problems. Key concepts are explored in prudent financial management of products, including appropriate management and valuation of capital and liabilities and costs, to provide good insight on solvency and profitability of particular financial and insurance products. You will also learn about applying the control cycle to product design and pricing, as well as monitoring experience and modifying design.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. discuss and apply the process of product design
2. select an appropriate model to solve client problems
3. recognise the importance of capital
4. apply relevant approaches and techniques to the valuation of liabilities
5. apply appropriate techniques to the pricing of products and contracts
6. measure, report and manage solvency
7. measure and report emerging profits and/or costs
8. monitor and assess experience
9. manage the business and respond to the experience.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.