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Career Information for Actuarial Science Majors

 

Introduction

 

[Actuaries] analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. [Actuaries] may ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.
from: O*Net Dictionary of Occupational Titles. 3rd ed. p. 112
BUSCAREER REF: HB2595.O16 2004

Careers include:

May be employed by:

  • Insurance industry
  • Government agencies
  • Consulting firms


Titles may include:

  • Actuary
  • Insurance Underwriter
 

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)

 

Search for reports on Actuarial Science or any of the above occupations. OOH provides

 

Career Databases

 

Associations

Associations provide not only helpful information for practitioners, but wonderful career resources as well. Association web sites often have two levels of access: public information (free) and also information for members only (fee-based). Associations usually publish newsletters, journals and other resources to help their membership stay on top of issues in the profession. Links to related associations are usually posted.

Society of Actuaries

  • Emphasizes education, research and professional development
  • Links to actuarial organizations
  • Career center
  • Internship opportunities
  • Exam information and registration


Casualty Actuarial Society

  • Publishes standards and guidelines for the United States and Canada
  • Webinars
  • Career center
  • Interactive exams for students


Be an Actuary

  • Website jointly sponsered by Society of Actuaries and Casualty Actuarial Society
  • Career information
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Minority programs including scholarships


Additional associations may be found in each report in the Occupation Outlook Handbook.

 

The CAT

Suggested search term combinations:

  • Mathematics AND Careers
  • Statistics AND Vocational Guidance
  • Business Mathematics AND Vocational Guidance
 

Articles

Find Articles in ProQuest

Proquest provides access to over 5000 titles. Suggested searches:

  • Specific companies
  • Corporate culture
  • Employee satisfaction
  • Actuarial Science AND employment
  • Actuarial Science AND careers
  • Browse publications such as The Wall Street Journal
  • Narrow search to trade publications
 

Company Information