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Edward Frees is a Professor at the Australian National University (ANU) within the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies & Statistics. He holds dual Fellowships from the Society of Actuaries (SoA) and the American Statistical Association (ASA), a rare distinction. His roles include former founding chair of the SoA's Education and Research Section, Board member of the SoA, and Trustee of the Actuarial Foundation. He has advised the U.S. Social Security Advisory Board on long-term solvency and currently serves on editorial boards of journals like the North American Actuarial Journal and Insurance: Mathematics and Economics.
His research focuses on actuarial science, insurance modeling, and statistical methodologies, with contributions to loss reserving, customer churn analysis, and interdisciplinary ethical practices. Notable collaborations include work on hybrid insurance data modeling and discrimination in insurance decision-making.
- Awards: ASA and SoA Fellowships
- Editorial Roles: North American Actuarial Journal (Editor Emeritus), Insurance: Mathematics and Economics (Associate Editor)
Recent work emphasizes methodological advancements in multivariate longitudinal data analysis and joint modeling frameworks applicable to insurance claims and policyholder behavior. His articles highlight cross-disciplinary approaches to address industry challenges such as customer retention and regulatory compliance.
