What is a Cell in AXIS?
A Cell is the most important object and the basic building block of an insurance operation in AXIS. It defines products, assumptions, and calculation parameters.
What are the three basic functions of a Cell in AXIS?
- Define product features and parameters.
- Select calculation or processing options, including inforce/future business.
- Define assumptions and actuarial methods.
How are Cells related to AXIS modules?
Cells are specific to the module being used (e.g., Life, Annuity) and contain most of the differences between modules.
What can each Cell represent in a plan?
Each Cell could represent one segment of a plan (e.g., one sex, one smoking status, one band).
What kind of information can be entered into a Cell?
Product features, actuarial assumptions, reinsurance, tax, and capital requirements.
What types of projections can be produced when running a Cell?
Both policy year and calendar year projections.
How can Cell projections be consolidated?
Calendar year projections from multiple Cells can be consolidated into Subfunds, Funds, and Offices to produce results for a whole company or division.
How are Cells stored in AXIS?
Cells are named and saved along with the last selected assumptions and settings. The results of the most recent projections may also be saved.
Can a Cell be executed independently?
Yes. A specific Cell can be viewed, edited, and executed independently, or multiple Cells can be run together in a batch process.
Where are Cells listed when a Dataset is opened from EnterpriseLink?
A list of Cells from the active Dataset and current module appears in the main AXIS window.
Why are Cells considered the most important object in AXIS?
Because they define the structure, assumptions, and projections for insurance and annuity products — the foundation of all AXIS modeling.
What distinguishes Cells from other objects in AXIS?
Unlike other objects, Cells can save the results of the most recent financial projections along with their assumptions and settings.
