Thomas Holmes

Jan 5, 2024 | enterpriseviewpoint.com | Thomas Holmes

Applying machine learning to pricing processes is becoming easier due to advances in technology and increasingly accessible platforms. While complex algorithms seem to be at odds with the transparency and judgment needed in actuarial and pricing practices, these concepts can be highly complementary if machine learning is implemented correctly.

Jan 1, 2024 | nature.com | Shahryar Ahmad |Thomas Holmes |Sujay Kumar |Wanshu Nie |Augusto Getirana |Kim Locke | +1 more

AbstractA steady rise in fires in the Western United States, coincident with intensifying droughts, imparts substantial modifications to the underlying vegetation, hydrology and overall ecosystem. Drought can compound the ecosystem disturbance caused by fire, although how these compound effects on hydrologic and ecosystem recovery vary among ecosystems is poorly understood.