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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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Five Activities to Do in LA After the CAS Annual Meeting!
Hello fellow actuaries! The Casualty Actuarial Society’s Annual Meeting in Los Angeles this November promises not just riveting professional growth, but also a chance to reboot your soul with a dose of fun in Los Angeles. Even actuaries deserve a bit of laughter and adventure, right? Explore Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Hills November is … Read more
Posted in Events, Professional Education.
What to Do in Minneapolis After CAS Annual
Are you attending the CAS Annual Meeting in Minneapolis in a few weeks? I’m excited for you to visit my town and to share with you a few of my favorite things to do in the Twin Cities and beyond. If you haven’t decided on attending yet, I’m here to convince you! Here are 5 … Read more
Posted in Events, Professional Education.
Top 5 Reasons to Attend 2022 Annual Meeting
5. Network With Your Peers This one might seem obvious to CAS members: Annual Meeting is the perfect time to catch up with colleagues you only get to see a few times a year, whether that be in person or virtually. “Our in-person meetings have long been an opportunity for our members to see each … Read more
Posted in Communications, Events.
Interview with RPM General Speaker Robert Hartwig
What impact has COVID had on the insurance industry? How has it impacted our foreign markets? What is the biggest risk the insurance industry currently faces? As we look forward to our upcoming 2021 CAS Ratemaking, Product, and Modeling (RPM) virtual seminar, scheduled for March 15-17, we spoke with one of our general session speakers, … Read more
Posted in Events.
The Actuary and Social Justice Annual Meeting General Session
The summer of 2020 brought race into the national conversation like no time in the recent past. The acknowledgement of systemic racism as a persistent and pernicious problem led individuals and businesses alike to rethink their practices. The same is true for actuaries and the insurance industry, with the NAIC forming its Special Committee on Race and Insurance, … Read more
2019 CAS Spring Meeting: President’s Perspective
The 2019 CAS Spring Meeting in New Orleans has just concluded! As expected, it was a great meeting with tremendous presentations on a wide variety of topics. The CAS offered lots of opportunity to learn, discuss, and expand your knowledge while earning CE credits. The CAS also recognized 60 new Fellows and 253 new Associates. … Read more
Actuaries Abroad in Israel
This past December, Melissa Boudreau, FCAS, and I had the opportunity to present at the Israel Association of Actuaries (ILAA) seminar, “Changing the Actuarial Mindset.” This participation aligned well with Jim Christie’s 2019 goals for the CAS, specifically goals #4 (Represent the CAS by speaking at events and highlighting that the CAS is the gold … Read more
Posted in Events, International.
Courses on Professionalism
I recently coordinated the CAS Course on Professionalism (COP) in Orlando for 117 candidates who are approaching their Associateship designation. Another 120 candidates attended a recent course in Las Vegas and 75 soon will be attending our Canadian course in Montreal. In total, nearly 600 candidates will have taken the course in 2018. The Course … Read more
Posted in Events, Regulation.
Vegas, Baby! 5 Memories from the 2018 Annual Meeting
I just returned from another great CAS Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, and I wanted to share my top 5 most memorable moments: Welcoming New Members – One of the most important features of any Annual Meeting is the induction of the new members. At this meeting, we had 244 new Associates and 241 new … Read more
Posted in Events, Professional Education.