Insurance Actuary. What is it? Is it a good career?

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  If you’re interested in a career in math, no doubt you’ve come across something telling you that being an insurance actuary is one of the best jobs you can get. What is an insurance actuary? An insurance actuary is a professional that specializes one of the...

Can a math teacher become an actuary?

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  If certain aspects of your teaching career aren’t cutting it for you anymore, you may be wondering if becoming an actuary is a potential alternative. So, can a math teacher become an actuary? Yes, a math teacher can become an actuary. It’s actually a fairly...

Actuary vs. Underwriter. What’s the Difference?

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  The difference between actuaries and underwriters is often misunderstood by anyone not in the insurance industry. Actually, even some people in the insurance industry still get confused! So, what’s the difference between an actuary and an underwriter? The...

I’m an Actuary. Here’s What I Do All Day.

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  If you’re wondering what an actuary does, you’ve come to the right place. I worked as an actuary for 4 years, and have been helping future actuaries get into the field for almost 10 years! So, what does an actuary do? An actuary uses large amounts of data along...

Actuary vs. Accountant. The 4 Major Differences.

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  If you want a career where you’ll be using your math skills everyday, becoming an actuary or an accountant are both viable options. But, what is the difference between an actuary and an accountant? The primary difference between an actuary and an...