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Reflecting on four years of progress with the Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries
By Jake Akstins, ACAS and Matthew Gentile, FCAS LGBTQ+ actuaries have existed in the profession since the early days of actuarial science. The Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries (SAGAA) was founded in 2020 to address LGBTQ+ inclusion in the profession. By cultivating a professional community that celebrates diversity and inclusion, SAGAA is transforming the actuarial career path into one … Read more
Posted in Diversity, Future of the Profession.
Enhancing Accessibility for CAS Members and Candidates
2023 marks 50 years since passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a major milestone in rights for people with disabilities in the United States. This milestone is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on how we ensure equal opportunities for people with disabilities at work and in our professional environment. The CAS … Read more
Admissions, DE&I, and Member Engagement among Initiatives Discussed at November 2022 CAS Board Meeting
Our just-completed membership survey on member engagement showed an increased interest in transparency in CAS governance, so I’m publishing this Board meeting summary to make our stakeholders aware of the many strategic issues the Board is addressing. As you review the summary, if you have a reaction or suggestion for the Board to consider, please … Read more
An Asian American Heritage Month Message from SANA, South Asian Network of Actuaries
An Asian American Heritage Month Message from SANA, South Asian Network of Actuaries Authored by: Neel Patel, ACAS, Actuary at Liberty Mutual Insurance May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, during which we celebrate the rich history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Accordingly, we at SANA … Read more
Posted in Diversity.
CAS & Abacus Actuaries: Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month Feature
Abacus Actuaries AAPI Interview with CAS Candidate, Kevin Shin How did you get into the actuarial profession? My high school friend, who is also an actuary, knew I liked math and recommended I apply for actuarial science as my major. Originally, I wanted to become a high school math teacher, but after doing some research … Read more
Posted in Diversity, International and tagged asia, asian actuary, Asian American, diversity, Pacific Islander.
Be An Actuary Month: A Shining Example of Staff, Volunteer and Partner Collaboration
Originally featured in the March-April 2022 issue of AR Interview with CAS President, Kathy Antonello This interview is focused on one, action-packed month, but members should know that our efforts to reach students and career changers has been a long-term, multi-year project. The CAS is fortunate to have vital programs in place to promote the … Read more
CAS & NAWA Highlight Two Inspiring Female Actuaries
As we celebrate Women’s History Month in March, the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Network of Actuarial Women and Allies interviewed Julie Joyce, FCAS, senior vice president and chief corporate actuary at Travelers and Janet Lindstrom, FCAS, executive vice president and chief transformation officer for Arch Insurance North America. Thank you, Julie, and Janet, for … Read more
CAS Women’s History Month- Profiling Marcela Granados
Marcela Granados, FCAS, CSPA, has been a long-time supporter of the actuarial profession. She started her actuarial career within the insurance industry, then moved to consulting before finally joining Databricks, a data and AI company, as their global head of insurance. Marcela was raised in Mexico City, but she was born in the United States … Read more
Black History Month – Highlighting CAS Community Voices
February is National Black History Month – a month honoring the contributions and legacy of Black people throughout U.S. history. To celebrate, the CAS ran the BHMxCAS campaign, sharing special features and stories on our LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter platforms using the hashtag #BHMxCAS. Below we are sharing some highlights from three Black History … Read more
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Strategy in Action in the CAS
In October 2020, the CAS adopted a Strategic Approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, which is now going through an annual review process, to be revised at the beginning of 2022. The 2020/2021 strategy included seven principles that guided CAS DE&I activities over the past year. The following table shows the 2020 strategic principles on … Read more
Posted in Diversity.