Education, Getting Started
Actuarial science is becoming more and more popular among math-loving students looking for ways to use their skills after college. So, first off, what is actuarial science? Actuarial science is the field of study relating to the quantification of risk using...
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...
Finding A Job, Getting Started
When I was first considering becoming an actuary, I really had no clue what to expect. Now, after having been working as an actuarial analyst (more about the actuarial analyst career here) for the past 4 years, I have a much better idea of what they really do. These...
Finding A Job, Getting Started
If you’re looking for a professional career that involves solving problems, working with tons of numbers, and analysing data, well, the becoming an actuarial analyst may just be the job for you! You may not already know me, but I have been in an actuarial analyst...
Education, Getting Started
If you’re considering becoming an actuary, you probably want to know the courses you’ll be required to take in college or university in order to get a job. Essentially, the subjects you’ll need to be an actuary are: Calculus Algebra Statistics...
