ACTSC 457Predictive Modelling in Property and Casualty Insurance

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Mathematics
Subject: Actuarial Science

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course introduces the fundamentals of predictive modelling with a focus on applications in loss modelling and pricing in the property and casualty insurance industry. The course centres on a case study approach to develop comprehensive pricing models using realistic, large-scale insurance data. The course also emphasizes practical skills in data cleansing, exploratory analysis, model development and validation.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
  - ACTSC363 - Casualty and Health Insurance Mathematics 1 (0.50)
  - STAT331 - Applied Linear Models (0.50)
- Enrolled in H-Actuarial Science, JH-Actuarial Science, or H-Mathematical Finance

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- ACTSC489

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	7919	7 / 20	M 18:30–21:20

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Calendar versions

Undergraduate Calendar

2026–27 (shown here)
2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar