--- title: Joint models for cause-of-death mortality in multiple populations description: "Today we celebrate one of our own. Nhan Huynh, a key member of our actuarial science team, has been awarded the 2024 Peter Clark Prize from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK) for the most outstanding paper published this year in the actuarial literature. Nhan co-authored the winning paper with her PhD advisor, Prof. Michael Ludkovski: “Joint models for cause-of-death mortality in multiple populations,” published in the Annals of Actuarial Science." --- Publication # Joint models for cause-of-death mortality in multiple populations [ Arbital Health ](https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/author/arbital-health) May 18, 2023 [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/joint-models-for-cause-of-death-mortality-in-multiple-populations&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/joint-models-for-cause-of-death-mortality-in-multiple-populations&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/joint-models-for-cause-of-death-mortality-in-multiple-populations&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/joint-models-for-cause-of-death-mortality-in-multiple-populations&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) [Publication](https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/tag/publication)  [Nhan Huynh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nhan-huynh-b83690a5/), a key member of our actuarial science team, has been awarded the [2024 Peter Clark Prize](https://www.theactuary.com/2025/07/04/member-news-julyaugust-2025#:~:text=Peter%20Clark%20Prize%3A%202024%20winners) from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK) for the most outstanding paper published this year in the actuarial literature. | ![annals-of-actuarial-science](https://arbitalhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/annals-of-actuarial-science.jpg?width=114&height=162&name=annals-of-actuarial-science.jpg) | Nhan co-authored the winning paper with her PhD advisor, [Prof. Michael Ludkovski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-ludkovski-9623a927/): *“[Joint models for cause-of-death mortality in multiple populations,](https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/annals-of-actuarial-science/article/abs/joint-models-for-causeofdeath-mortality-in-multiple-populations/EB571AAA5697A15E44193443C6EE7798)”* published in the *Annals of Actuarial Science*. Their research applies cutting-edge spatial machine learning methods to analyze and forecast cause-of-death mortality rates across countries and populations, capturing critical dependencies between causes and demographic groups. The result is a significant advance in the way actuaries can model complex mortality trends, essential work for any field where long-term risk prediction matters. | | --- | --- | [ Read Full Publication ](https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/annals-of-actuarial-science/article/abs/joint-models-for-causeofdeath-mortality-in-multiple-populations/EB571AAA5697A15E44193443C6EE7798)   ### View More News & Insights from the Arbital Health Team: Blog ### [Celebrating Excellence: Nhan Huynh Receives Prestigious Peter Clark Prize](https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/celebrating-excellence-nhan-huynh-receives-prestigious-peter-clark-prize) Arbital Health Jul 22, 2025 News ### [Arbital Health Launches ATLAS to Navigate CMS LEAD Model Financial Strategy](https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/arbital-health-launches-atlas-to-navigate-cms-lead-model-financial-strategy) Arbital Health Jun 18, 2026 News ### [Arbital Health Expands Value-Based Care Contracting Capabilities with Acquisition of Senior Actuary Team](https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/expanding-value-based-care-contracting-capabilities-with-acquisition-of-senior-actuary-team) Arbital Health Jan 7, 2025 ### Sign-Up for Arbital Health Email Updates Unlock a wealth of valuable insights and stay ahead of the curve with Arbital Health's exclusive email updates. 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