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The mission of Carolina's Actuarial Student Organization is to develop friendship and cooperation among the fellow students of the Actuarial Studies Program while spreading awareness of the actuarial profession to prospective members.
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The Future Actuary
Posted on June 03, 2010The Future Actuary is the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) /Society of Actuaries (SOA) candidates' newsletter, It reaches thousands of actuarial candidates yearly taking the first four jointly administered CAS/SOA exams. Published quarterly, readers gain insights on topics like career development, nontraditional careers, study tips, and professional conduct and ethics. Click here for the Spring 2010 issue. more information
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The Athletic Actuary
Posted on February 07, 2010By Nate Worrell Heart pounding, adrenaline pumping, dripping in sweat, working as hard as possible, trying to beat the clock... The above description could be for an athlete or an actuarial student taking exams. The parallels are numerous. As a collegiate athlete I ate, slept and breathed basketball. My schedule was built around gym time. When exam season comes around, study time becomes the gym. I find that the keys to success as a basketball player are directly applicable as an actuary and exam taker. Conditioning and Practice: A college basketball game is 40 minutes. For each one of those… more information
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Actuary Ranked as Top Job for 2010
Posted on January 06, 2010By Sarah E. Needleman for the Wall Street Journal At least twice a month throughout the recession, headhunters have dangled job opportunities in front of Ryan McAllister, an actuary for Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. in Novato, Calif. "If I were ever unhappy with my employer, I could pick up the phone and find something else very quickly," says the 28-year-old Mr. McAllister. He joined the high-net-worth property and casualty insurer after graduating in 2005 from the University of California at Davis, with a bachelor's degree in applied mathematics. Being in high demand is just one reason actuary landed at the top spot… more information
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Entry-Level Actuaries Caught in Economic Turmoil
Posted on December 16, 2009By Etienne Lavallée Insurance companies being bailed-out, defined-benefit pension plans weighing on companies' balance sheets, loss of confidence in the whole financial industry... Wow! It certainly sounds like a terrific time to enter the actuarial profession. The current economic crisis obviously impacts the situation faced by entry-level actuaries, like myself, and we have good reason to be concerned. But how bad is it really out there? I discussed these issues with a few recruiters to get their views on the situation. Everyone agrees that entry-level hiring activity has slowed considerably during the first half of 2009. "Some companies were in… more information
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Volunteers Needed to Mentor Students
Posted on September 17, 2009The Actuarial Foundation has launched an Advancing Student Achievement (ASA) program at The Hill Center in Durham. Volunteers are needed to serve as mentors who provide guidance to small groups (4-6) of middle and high school students during Money Works classes. Money Works is a financial literacy program that consists of grade level activities that build financial life skills, including budgeting, balancing income and expenditures, calculating interest, loans and service charges. The annual program will require approximately 6 to 8 visits to the school. Volunteers could consist of interested faculty, graduate students or undergraduates. The chief purpose of The Hill Center is to provide students… more information
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Contingencies Magazine
Posted on August 22, 2009Contingencies is published bimonthly by the American Academy of Actuaries. Check out the Sept/Oct articles at www.contingencies.org. The Case for Credit-Based Insurance ScoresIn their absence, those with lower expected losses will end up paying more than what is actuarially fair for their insurance coverage. Notes on Insurance Credit ScoringLogical fallacies can make applying for car insurance a discordant experience. Enhanced Credibility: Actuarial Science and the Renaissance of Bayesian ThinkingWhether their strategy involves concealing, revealing, manipulating, or interpreting information, all companies play to win. Health Care Reform: Learning from OthersJapan—Among industrialized countries, Japan has the lowest per capita spending on health care and… more information
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ERM isn ‘t Even Remotely Medical
Posted on May 21, 2009Doctors recommend EKG's, EGD's and ERG's. Actuaries recommend ERM. You can earn the CERA credential and become an ERM expert. more information
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Powerpoint for John Friesen’s Presentation on the Overview of Health Care Reform in the US
Posted on April 13, 2009For those who were unable to attend John Friesen's presentation, or would like to see the facts again, here is a condensed version of his powerpoint. more information
