How Actuarial Exams Work

 If you want to become an actuary you’re going to have to go through the actuarial exam process. So knowing how it works is critical. To put it very simply, the actuarial exams are a series of 10 exams with multiple choice and written answer type questions. The...

Do actuaries use calculus?

Calculus is one of those subjects that is nice to learn about, but it’s hard to see how we’d actually use it in real life. You may have heard that aspiring actuaries should have some background in calculus. Or maybe you’re writing Exam P and are wondering if you’re...

The Best Major for an Actuary

Actuaries are the finance, statistics, and business gurus of the insurance world. So if you want to become one, you’re probably wondering what you should major in that’ll give you the background you need to be successful. Surprisingly, you don’t...

Am I smart enough to be an actuary?

If you’re considering becoming an actuary, this is probably one of the first questions that came to mind.  All the math and statistics you’d need to know, as well as passing the tough actuarial exams can make it all seem a bit intimidating. So how smart do you...