Information about Actuarial Softwares like Excel, SQL Python & R
As we know IFOA is going to conduct exams online using MS-WORD, creating each notation using its usual procedure would be a tedious task during examinations. Therefore, here we introduce you to some useful shortcuts of various mathematical notations that are frequently used in examinations. …
Many times during data analysis, we need to create our own custom functions to perform the task. This can be done using Lambda functions in Python. Learning to create your own function in Python can be super helpful and it is very easy. It can …
Sometimes, while working we need to use a particular piece of code again and again by changing a few inputs or values. Due to this reason of reusability, we use functions in Python. A function is an organized block of code that can be reused …
Data types in Python We store data in different formats and therefore, it becomes important for us to know the type of our data. It helps us in performing different kinds of operations and avoid preventable errors. In Python, we store our data using variables. …
R is a powerful language used widely for data analysis and statistical computing. Inclusion of powerful packages in R has made it more and more powerful with time. One such recent and wonderful package for Covid-19 is ‘covid19.analytics‘. COVID19.Analytics Package Introduction The “covid19.analytics” R package allows users to obtain live …
We all know how important have Python has become for Data Analytics and Actuaries, more and more companies are using Python for their Analytical and Actuarial. In this era, learning about applications of Python in actuarial is a must skill. In collaboration with The Actuarial …
Quarantine has hit all of us hard. But it can be an opportunity in disguise. I thought to utilize my quarantine time for some productive purpose and bring my knowledge of actuarial subjects to practical use. But I wasn’t very sure of how to do …
Hello, this is Yash Agarwal. In this article, I will be talking about my journey on becoming a Data Analyst whilst pursuing Actuarial. Currently, I am working in the Analytics department with a reputed Company, having cleared 7 Actuarial Papers. I will be talking about …
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Data has always played the role of the backbone in the insurance sector. Nowadays the rate of increase in data is greater than the population growth itself. Big companies and startups are looking forward to investing in data analytics. But human effort can’t compile the …
Many times, in programming, we need our programs to execute a particular part of code depending upon certain conditions. This is called conditional execution. The function is mostly performed using If, Ifelse and Elif in python.
The article focusses on using the skills you have gained so far or on learning new skills like Excel, Python, R, Data Visualisation and applying these skills to projects to become tomorrow’s Actuary.
To learn from a Python course, consider enrolling in an online class from websites like edX, Udemy, and Udacity. The courses are available starting from just $7.
The one of the best GitHub repo we found on coronavirus is data from John Hopkins University CSSE. Use the provided link to set up your own analysis on COVID-19
Python is an open-source, high-level programming language created by Guido Van Rossum and first released in 1991. Python is rapidly becoming the go-to language due to its ease of writing and code readability. It is a case sensitive language. The below guide to Python is …