Designing ad-hoc management reporting systems

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As the title implies this paper aims to give an Actuarial viewpoint on the factors that may be considered in designing a Management Information system. This is an area that would traditionally be viewed as outside the realms of an Actuary, buthere is no doubt that for many Actuaries the availability (or lack of it) of good quality management information has a significant impact on their productivity. As the roles of Actuaries expand there are both challenges and opportunities. The challenge is that the expanded role will require even more management information, and the opportunity is that of being able to influence the design of the Management Information System.