Challenges to the Actuarial Profession in 2014

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Terry J. Alfuth

It has been quite a year for our profession. This year is even more promising as we turn 100 years old. CAS President, Wayne Fisher, mentioned in the January Actuarial Review that we are in an environment of change, so, there must be a vast amount of interesting things going on right now that maybe only … Read more »

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Introducing CAS Student Central

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Mike Boa

The CAS recently launched a new student membership program designed to provide students with resources and expertise to help make the transition from the classroom to a career as a casualty actuary. CAS Student Central exemplifies the CAS’s dedication to university students and its commitment to guide students through the maze of curricula and rigorous … Read more »

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Lean In? Gender Bias in the Actuarial Profession

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Pat Teufel

Most professions have at some point dealt with the issues of gender bias and equality, and actuaries are not unique in this regard. In the January/February 2014 issue of Actuarial Review, I reviewed Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook. In Lean In, Ms. Sandberg … Read more »

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Milestones from the First 100 Years of the CAS

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Mike Boa

Throughout the CAS Centennial Year, the Centennial Website will celebrate the rich history of the CAS and the property/casualty actuarial profession. The latest addition to the website is an interactive timeline of 100 milestones representing the first 100 years of the CAS. Explore the timeline to learn about the seminal moments that have made the … Read more »

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What Are Your Top Actuarial Stories of 2013?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Elizabeth Smith

With 2014 just around the corner, the CAS wants to know which stories you think made the greatest impact on the actuarial profession in 2013. The stories you choose are totally up to you, and can range from national and international news to CAS news stories. Some of the stories of 2013 are: West, Texas … Read more »

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Using R for Actuarial Work

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Lee Bowron

In March 2013, the Comprehensive R Archive Network (CRAN) released a major new version of R, the free software programming language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. R 3.0.0 takes better advantage of 64-bit memory and allows data structures that exceed two billion records! R is useful for a number of tasks. Replicates most … Read more »

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BeAnActuary.org: Engaging the Next Generation of Actuaries

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Bob Searson

The actuarial career is highly sought after by those who know about the profession. However, this is where the problem lies — many high school students preparing for college are unaware of what an actuary does, and what the actuarial profession entails. As a result, the Joint CAS/SOA Committee on Career Encouragement and Actuarial Diversity … Read more »

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Have You Completed Your Continuing Education Requirements for 2013?

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Bob Searson

With 2013 already half way over it’s important to remember to complete your continuing education (CE) requirements. There are multiple ways to earn CE credits through the CAS. Listed below are a variety of CE opportunities that the CAS is offering to facilitate the professional development and career advancement of its members:  Attend upcoming CAS … Read more »

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Nominate Deserving Individuals For the Michelbacher Significant Achievement Award

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Karen Sonnet

The Casualty Actuarial Society invites nominations for individuals to be considered for the Michelbacher Significant Achievement Award. The award recognizes an individual who has made significant personal contributions to the advancement of casualty actuarial science and practice. The recipient will be presented with a plaque and monetary award at an upcoming CAS meeting. Nominations should … Read more »

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Learn Interact and Grow at ICA 2014

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Bob Conger

Registration is open for ICA 2014, the 30th International Congress of Actuaries, a premier continuing education event of the International Actuarial Association (IAA) with a program that contains topics and sessions for actuaries of every specialty.  The Congress will be held 30 March through 4 April 2014 and is being hosted and organized in Washington, D.C., … Read more »

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