Actuarial Exams, Career Development, Getting Started
Becoming an actuary isn’t something that can be done quickly. There are 5 requirements that need to be met, and it takes years of hard work and dedication to do so. So, what are the requirements to be an actuary? Get a Bachelor’s degree. Pass 10 actuarial...
Career Development, Education, Finding A Job, Getting Started
If you’re serious about getting an actuarial job, you may be considering grad school as a way to make yourself more competitive in the job market. Will getting your Master’s help in landing a job as an actuary? It’s unlikely that getting a Master’s degree in...
Actuarial Exams, Career Development, Getting Started
The first major milestone in becoming an actuary is reaching ASA or ACAS. ASA stands for Associate of the Society of Actuaries and ACAS stands for Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society. So, how long does it take to reach ASA or ACAS? There are 7 actuarial...
Career Development, Getting Started
If you’ve ever considered becoming an actuary, you’ve probably heard the term “valuation actuary” before. But, what is a valuation actuary? It’s an actuary that is responsible for determining the reserves for an insurance company. The reserves ensure that...
Career Development, Getting Started
If you’re thinking about becoming an actuary, or looking for your first job as an actuary, you probably want to know your options! Well, in this post I’ve provided tons of details on the 5 primary types of actuaries and their entry-level salary...
Career Development, Getting Started
If you’re considering becoming an actuary, you probably have some questions about the actuarial career path and how it all works. Well, you’re in luck! Erick is an aspiring actuary that recently asked me some questions about the career. The path to becoming an...