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CERA

22 - 24 Sep 2014 in Köln

CERA, Module: Classification and Modelling of Risks

Organised by the EAA - European Actuarial Academy GmbH


CERA Education

Over the last decade, the concept of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) has gained significant momentum in the insurance industry and beyond. This came with the recognition of risk as being something not per se to be avoided, but to be optimally exploited in the frame of a company’s risk appetite. ERM is going beyond traditional risk management in that it is holistic, and encompasses strategic risk management as well as risk culture.

 

Many of these developments are reflected in regulatory changes, such as the MaRisk in Germany, or the upcoming Solvency II (although these focus on policyholder protection and less on opportunities). Solvency II will require an actuarial and a risk management function in all (re-)insurance undertakings. Actuaries should see this as an opportunity to broaden their role, and to show that they are ideally equipped to carry out these tasks.

 

Against this backdrop, in November 2009, several actuarial associations launched the CERA credential as a global risk management designation for actuaries. CERA pursues the following goals:

 

  • Strengthen international recognition of the actuarial profession’s enterprise risk management (ERM) expertise
  • Promote the development of more actuaries internationally with training in ERM
  • Present new opportunities for actuaries worldwide to use their expertise in an expanding range of areas
  • Send a strong message to employers and candidates that the skill set of actuaries offers significant risk management expertise 

Based on the 2011-implemented education und examination system of the German Actuarial Association to study for the CERA designation, the EAA offers a series of training courses and exams (through DAV) to all actuaries who want to deepen their knowledge in Enterprise Risk Management.

 

By passing this training and examination course, members of the German Actuarial Association gain their CERA designation. Members of other national actuarial associations have to get in touch with their association to check the possibilities to use the EAA route.


The Seminar `Classification and Modelling of Risks’

 

The present seminar focuses on quantitative analyses of financial and non-financial risks of an insurance company. After a classification of the risks, the modelling approach according to the standard formula of SII and according to an internal model is explained.

 

Starting from basic concepts for modelling and quantification of risks, stochastic valuation models for life and non-life are briefly discussed. After the presentation of risk classification, we first deal with strategic, reputation and operational risks. Market (equity, real estate, interest rate, currency) and credit risks are treated in detail, followed by liquidity and life / non-life underwriting risks and finally by concentration risk. The consolidated view on risks in a Group model closes the course.

 

The discussion of each risk starts with its definition, how it can be distinguished from other risks and its classification according to SII. The taxonomy is followed by qualitative and quantitative valuation approaches - including scenario analyses, stress tests, deterministic and stochastic assessments, and quantifications according to the standard formula and an internal model. In addition, crucial aspects of any model such as assumptions, distributions, calibration and validation are discussed, as well as limitations and criteria for the adequacy of a model for solving a given problem. Each section is closed by the use of model results in decision making and risk mitigation strategies.

 

The course has been designed for experienced practitioners who use model results in practice and seek guidance for management decisions. Therefore, the focus is not on technical details but on the derivation of management actions on the basis of risk models. Consequently, case studies are a core component.

Participants

The seminar is open to all persons who are interested in obtaining comprehensive skills on Enterprise Risk Management. Basic knowledge of deterministic and stochastic valuation models as well as value based management is recommended.

Purpose and Nature

This seminar is the third in a course which consists of six modules. They can be booked as a whole series to fulfil the requirements for receiving the CERA designation, or individually as CPD training. Written exams on the course are offered subsequently.

Laptops are recommended for some exercises, but not mandatory for following this seminar.

Please contact your actuarial association regarding the recognition of the seminars and the exams. The national association has to be at least Acceding Party of the CERA Global Association so that an actuary who passes this course may receive the CERA credential.

Language

The language of the seminar and exam will be English.

Lecturers

Dr Nora Gürtler
Nora Gürtler is the CRO of Generali Deutschland Group and heads the Enterprise Risk Department since 2011. Between 2003 and 2011 she was responsible for non-life DFA models, Embedded Value calculations, Economic Balance Sheet valuations and the related value based management. Nora Gürtler studied Mathematics at the University of Karlsruhe (Germany) and at École Normale Supérieure at Lyon (France) and graduated in Mathematical Statistics before joining Tillinghast’s non-life team. She is a qualified actuary (Aktuar DAV) and CERA, and chairs DAV’s education committee for actuarial modelling.

Dr Guido Bader
Guido Bader studied Mathematics at the University of Karlsruhe (Germany). From September 2001 to August 2009 he worked for Gothaer Insurance Group in different positions. Since September 2009 he works for Stuttgarter Insurance Group, since April 2010 as member of the Board of Directors. There he is responsible for the Life Business. Guido Bader is a member of the Board of the German Actuarial Association (DAV) and chairs the Investment Committee. He also chairs the working group which is responsible for the German CERA qualification.

Dr Michael Leitschkis
Michael Leitschkis studied Mathematics in Cologne and Philadelphia. He now works for Milliman in an international risk management role. Before that he worked at Generali Deutschland Group as Head of Actuarial Modelling for almost five years. He started his career at B&W Deloitte in Cologne. Michael Leitschkis is member of the German Actuarial Association (DAV) and CERA. He has delivered a number of talks and lectures on various topics of risk modeling and risk management.

Dr Frank Schiller
Frank Schiller has a PhD in Mathematics and is a qualified actuary. He has been working in insurance since 2001, starting his career as an Actuarial Consultant for the former KarstadtQuelle Versicherung Fürth (now ERGO Direkt) and in 2005 he became Risk Manager at Munich Re. From 2008 Frank Schiller was in charge of the Centre of Competence Direct Insurance Life at Munich Re and, together with his team, supported primary insurers with topics such as biometric portfolio analysis, risk management and product development. In 2011 Frank Schiller joined Swiss Life as Chief Risk Officer and Actuary in the home market of Switzerland. From 1 September 2013 Frank Schiller is Chief Risk Officer of Swiss Life Germany.

Viktor Turov
Viktor Turov studied Mathematics in Hannover. Since 2008 he works as an actuary for HDI-Gerling Industrie Versicherung AG. Until 2011 he calculated claims reserves under IFRS. Since then he works in the area of the company’s internal model. Furthermore he is a member of DAV/DGVFM working group on information material on insurance mathematics for pupils.

Dirk Grönke
Dirk Grönke studied Mathematics in Bonn and Edinburgh. Since 2011 he works as an actuarial consultant with Ernst & Young. He started his career from 2001 to 2005 with a large insurance group before he joined an actuarial consultancy. He is a member of the DAV and since 2013 CERA. He also is part of the working group “Internal Models for Property/Casualty”.

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Venue & Accommodation

The seminar will take place at the

Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße
Friesenstr. 44-48
50670 Cologne
Germany
www.mercure.com

We have arranged special prices for accommodation: A single room costs € 100 per night incl. breakfast and VAT. This price is valid for bookings out of our allotment “EAA CERA” until 24 August 2014. Please book your accommodation directly with the hotel. Kindly book early, as our allotment includes a limited number of rooms, and note the hotels’ cancellation policy.

CERA Exams

The CERA exams are organised by the Deutsche Aktu​arvereinigung e. V. (German Association of Actuaries) in German and English. View details.
For further information and exam registrations, please contact Tim Kampmann at tim.kampmann@aktuar.de. If this would be your first CERA exam, please kindly send a certificate confirming that you are a full member of your actuarial association via e-mail in addition.

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