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The Casualty Actuarial Society is a professional organization whose purpose is the advancement of the body of knowledge of actuarial science applied to property, casualty, and similar risk exposures.
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Risk Premium Project II Database — A Valuable Research Resource
The Committee on Theory of Risk (COTOR) began the Risk Premium Project (RPP) in 2000 with RPP I, which represented an extensive, thorough, and up-to-date analysis of the theory and empirics of risk assessment for property-casualty insurance. Given the vast development in this field, the RPP II update extended the findings from RPP I with … Read more
Posted in Communications, Research, Risk Management and tagged Asset Pricing, Capital Allocation, CAPM, Catastrophe Risk, COTOR, Database, Reinsurance, Research, Risk Management, Risk Premium Project, RPP, RPP II.
Join the CAS Community of ERM Practitioners
The CAS has taken another step forward in supporting its members working in enterprise risk management with the formation of the CAS Enterprise Risk Management Special Interest Section (ERM SIS). I invite you to join me and other actuaries with an interest in advancing ERM practice by becoming a member of the section. As I … Read more
Posted in Communications, Enterprise Risk Management, Professional Education and tagged Enterprise Risk Management, ERM, In Focus Seminar, Special Interest Section.
Social Media Discussions: My Views
Since assuming a leadership position within the CAS, I have tried to stay current on conversations about actuarial issues taking place within social media channels. As I’ve followed the conversations over the past few weeks, I’ve made note of a few issues on which I would like to share my views through the CAS’s own … Read more
Posted in Communications, From the President and tagged Actuary profession, Communication, Social Media.
Connecting with Universities – The CAS University Liaison Program
University engagement is an important part of the CAS Strategic Plan, as the CAS has an objective to build and foster relationships with academics and university students. To support this goal, CAS has been expanding the University Liaison program, which matches CAS members to universities. Since October 2013, we have matched over 60 members to universities … Read more
Posted in Communications, Volunteerism and tagged Communication, Strategic Plan, University Relations, Volunteerism.
Introducing CAS Student Central
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
Posted in Communications.
BeAnActuary.org: Engaging the Next Generation of Actuaries
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
Have You Completed Your Continuing Education Requirements for 2013?
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
Posted in Communications, Enterprise Risk Management, Professional Education and tagged CERA, Continuing Education, ERM, Regional Affiliate, Webinar.
Learn Interact and Grow at ICA 2014
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
Posted in Communications, Professional Education and tagged Continuing Education, ICA 2014, Network.
Post A Work Related Problem, Question, Or Solution In The New Actuarial Review Advice Column
We need your input for a new Actuarial Review column called, “Problem Solved.” This actuarial advice column will feature problems CAS members face while on the job, and how they solve them. “Problems Solved” will also allow members to send work related problems to the Actuarial Review, so others can read them and offer advice. … Read more
Posted in Communications and tagged Actuarial Review.