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Annals of Actuarial Science
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Annals of Actuarial Science

1748-4995

Published by: Cambridge University Press

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/annals-of-actuarial-science

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 343 10 17 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 18
Documents by Best Scientists*: 26
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 20
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.06
Impact Factor: 1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Annals of Actuarial Science?

The discussions in Annals of Actuarial Science mainly cover the fields of Actuarial science, Econometrics, Statistics, Pension and Law and economics. The concepts on Actuarial science presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Payment and Equity (finance). While Econometrics is the focus of Annals of Actuarial Science, it also provided insights into the studies of Stochastic modelling, Economic model, Mortality rate, Life expectancy and Bayesian probability.

Law and economics research discussed connects with the study of Humanities.

  • Actuarial science (30.46%)
  • Econometrics (27.48%)
  • Statistics (8.28%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Mortality modelling and forecasting: a review of methods (285 citations)
  • Predictive Distributions of Outstanding Liabilities in General Insurance (82 citations)
  • Chain-Ladder as Maximum Likelihood Revisited (40 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Annals of Actuarial Science:

The journal publications focus on Econometrics, Actuarial science, Statistics, Ruin theory and Bayesian probability. The most cited publications with studies in Econometrics featured incorporate elements of Poisson regression, Chain-ladder method, Poisson distribution, Calibration (statistics) and Life expectancy. The most cited publications explore topics in Life expectancy which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Estimation, Lee–Carter model and Point forecast.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Statistics
  • Finance
  • Law

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Econometrics, Actuarial science, Statistics, Multivariate statistics and Artificial intelligence are among the topics commonly tackled in Annals of Actuarial Science. The studies on Econometrics discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Life insurance, Hurst exponent, General insurance, Bayesian probability and Count data. It deals with Hurst exponent in conjunction with Estimation and similar fields in Life expectancy.

The research on Actuarial science tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Poisson lognormal, Credibility, Equity (finance) and Long-term care. The presented studies in Conditional expectation, P splines and Joint (audio engineering) fall within the purview of Statistics but it also intertwines with topics in Risk sharing. The work on Multivariate statistics tackled in Annals of Actuarial Science brings together disciplines like Inference, Cluster analysis, Internal model, Joint probability distribution and Cyber-Insurance.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Multivariate Hawkes process for cyber insurance (7 citations)
  • Mortality Models Incorporating Long Memory Improves Life Table Estimation: A Comprehensive Analysis (5 citations)
  • Home and Motor insurance joined at a household level using multivariate credibility (4 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Annals of Actuarial Science (based on the number of publications) are:

  • David C. M. Dickson (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Şule Şahin (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Howard R. Waters (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • David Pitt (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Andrew J. G. Cairns (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Annals of Actuarial Science (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Melbourne (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Heriot-Watt University (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of New South Wales (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Australian National University (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • City University London (9 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 53.85% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 25.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 25.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 33.33% of all publications and 16.67% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Practical Application of Actuarial Science in Various Fields

While our detailed exploration of the topics covered in the Annals of Actuarial Science provides a wealth of theoretical insights, it is equally important to understand how these theories translate into practical applications in various fields. Notably, the principles of actuarial science find real-world utility in areas like insurance, finance, and risk management.

For instance, professionals in these fields may use actuarial science to predict and manage potential risks. By analyzing data patterns and utilizing complex mathematical models, analysts can forecast future events and thereby reduce potential losses. This is particularly significant in the context of insurance, where accurate risk assessment is critical for setting premiums and maintaining financial stability.

Moreover, gaining an in-depth understanding of actuarial science opens up a career path to becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), particularly in states like Georgia where there is a high demand for such professionals. A solid foundation in actuarial science can provide the necessary skills for a CPA to success in areas like tax management, auditing, and financial reporting. Acquiring a relevant degree from reputable accounting schools in Georgia can be a significant step toward becoming a CPA in the state. For more details on how to embark on this career path, you can refer to our comprehensive guide on how to be a CPA in Georgia.

In conclusion, while the Annals of Actuarial Science offers invaluable examination and exploration of its eponymous subject, understanding its practical application in the real world adds another layer of value to these studies. As such, students, professionals, and researchers can all leverage these insights for their respective academic and professional advantages.

Top Publications

  • Fitting multi-population mortality models to socio-economic groups

    Jie Wen;Andrew John George Cairns;Torsten Kleinow

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • CBDX: a workhorse mortality model from the Cairns–Blake–Dowd family

    Kevin Dowd;Andrew J. G. Cairns;David Blake

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Identifiability in age/period/cohort mortality models

    Andrew Hunt;David Blake

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Home and Motor insurance joined at a household level using multivariate credibility

    Florian Pechon;Michel Denuit;Julien Trufin

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Identifiability in Age/Period Mortality Models

    Andrew Hunt;David Blake

    (2020)
    14 Citations

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