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Slope Software @SlopeSoftware

Official Twitter account for Slope Software. SLOPE helps actuaries build & analyze complex financial models in a fraction of the time using only a web browser.

Joined August 2017
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hey #actuaries, are you psychic? Want to get next week's forecast today? maybe you can. Check out this blog post #saas #cloudtechnology slopesoftware.com/2021/02/12…

Scalable Cloud Technology Lets You "See the Future"

Scalable cloud technology allows for on-demand increases to computing power. This significantly decreases waiting time for results.

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webcast! #actuaries! #cloudtechnology! #prizes! Okay, maybe no prizes. but all the rest is true. soa.org/prof-dev/webcasts/20…
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Yes, there's a lesson in this whole #GameStop debacle for actuaries. slopesoftware.com/2021/01/28… #GME #actuarial #actuaries #riskmanagement #scenariotesting

The GameStop Lesson for Actuaries

Actuaries consider "moderately adverse scenarios" when performing Cash Flow Testing. Remember: "adverse" depends on your perspective.

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we are thoroughly entertained #GameStop
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want to be a better #actuary? Of course you do. How? 1) read this blog post: slopesoftware.com/2021/01/25… 2) ??? 4) PROFIT!

Guest Post: Rob Stone - What Makes a Good Actuary

Good actuaries have more than quantitative skills. Rob Stone gives advice on how to recognize and combat defensiveness for better results.

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yo - we wrote *another* eBook (basically). Here's the summary of our first ever Wasted Time Survey. slopesoftware.com/2021/01/15… TL;DR - #actuaries waste too much time. See how. #actuary #actuarial #efficiency

Wasted Time Survey - 2020 Results

This report presents results of a survey of actuaries regarding wasted time, with measures of the impact on actuarial productivity.

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hey #actuaries, do you ever wonder why your predecessors might have chosen the systems they did? This quick case study shows exactly why a client recently selected SLOPE. TL;DR - they want to be actuaries, not gymnasts: slopesoftware.com/2021/01/21… #actuarial #saas #CloudComputing

Ease of Use and Flexibility – System Selection Case Study - Slope Software

An insurance company needed to adapt to new insurance accounting regulations with a comprehensive cash flow projection system. SLOPE became the clear choice for intuitiveness and functionality. See...

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yo - we wrote *another* eBook (basically). Here's the summary of our inaugural Wasted Time Survey. slopesoftware.com/2021/01/15… TL;DR - #actuaries waste too much time. See how. #actuary #actuarial #efficiency

Wasted Time Survey - 2020 Results

This report presents results of a survey of actuaries regarding wasted time, with measures of the impact on actuarial productivity.

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"After working with your software and went back to other actuarial software, I feel like going back to the stone age." -- email from one of our #actuaries using our modern #actuarial software. slopesoftware.com/

Transparent Actuarial Modeling Platform - Slope Software

Develop impactful analysis and effortlessly manage risk faster than ever with the only actuarial modeling platform you'll ever need.

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what do you do when you come to the end of "the worst year ever" (every single person in the world)? You brag about it! slopesoftware.com/2020/12/22…

Hindsight is 20/20. So what's 2020 in hindsight? 40/40?

This wrap-up of 2020 highlights 10 successes of the Slope team over the past 12 months. Functionality, speed, and partnerships included.

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this image is in our newest blog post: slopesoftware.com/2020/12/04… yeah, we went there.
yo, do you micromanage? don't
when you ask people "what are you thinking?", do you really want to know? slopesoftware.com/2020/11/30…

The Catch-22 of Being "Too Busy"; Open Forum Recap

Modern actuaries have modern actuarial challenges. The biggest one? Everyone seems to be "too busy". How can actuaries solve that problem?

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we've got good news - we're somebody now! Slope is now an AWS Select Tier Technology Parner. For us? BRAG BOARD. For you? Warm fuzzies. bit.ly/AWS-news
yo! #actuaries! you agile yet? you wanna be? Read this to jump on the bandwagon. slopesoftware.com/2020/11/20…

Agile Actuarial Work is the Way of the Future

The future of actuarial work is agile teams. They will have cross-functional integration, fast feedback, and incorporate end-users early.

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yo - we wrote an eBook. We think you ought to check it out. Especially if you build #actuarial models. slopesoftware.hubspotpagebui…
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we are sooooooo behind on self-promotion. blame it on ITC, the SOA Annual Meeting, and general feelings of inadequacy that our therapist is *super* excited to work through. Anyway - want to transform your #actuarial department into a super-productive powerhouse? Think "Aaas":
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"Actuarial as a Service". Think of it like "software as a service" but for your pricing and financial planning. How? So glad you asked: slopesoftware.com/2020/10/02…

Why You Would Benefit From an “Actuarial as a Service” Mindset - Slope Software

Actuaries should consider changing to "Actuarial as a Service" mindset. This will allow faster, more flexible updates to their work product.

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hey #actuaries, did you attend the SOA Annual Meeting last week? We did. We hated the tech. [okay, *hate* is kind of strong.] We loved the people. Read more: slopesoftware.com/2020/11/02…

Robust Development: A Forward Look at the Actuarial Profession - Slope Software

The SOA Annual Meeting provided us with insights as to the current status and future of the actuarial profession.

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how actuarial of you to actually take a look at the facts of the case and not just the rhetoric. Well done.
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