Category Archives: From the President

Celebrating the CAS Community: 10,000 Members and Counting!

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Roosevelt Mosley

CAS surpassed the 10,000 member mark this year! This is truly a milestone to be celebrated, as it is a testament to the value that the CAS members provide to our employers, our clients, the users of our services and ultimately to the public. As we celebrate this milestone, I also look to the future … Read more »

Posted in From the President, Future of the Profession.

A CEO’s Perspective: A Conversation with Brian Duperreault

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Jessica Leong

For my President’s Message columns, I will be talking to distinguished actuaries who embody the new Envisioned Future for the CAS. Videos of these interviews will be available as Web Exclusives on the Actuarial Review website and the CAS YouTube channel.    When Brian Duperreault agreed to be interviewed on his experience being an actuary, a CEO and an industry … Read more »

Posted in Actuarial Review, From the President.

An Enterprising Actuary: A Conversation with Adam Driussi of Quantium

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Jessica Leong

For my President’s Message columns, I will be talking to distinguished actuaries who embody the new Envisioned Future for the CAS. Videos of these interviews will be available as Web Exclusives on the Actuarial Review website and the CAS YouTube channel. No one would call Adam Driussi an ordinary actuary. This Australian actuary has a deep entrepreneurial spirit. Eighteen years … Read more »

Posted in Actuarial Review, From the President.

From Actuary to CEO: A Conversation with Kathy Antonello

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Jessica Leong

For my President’s Message columns published in the Actuarial Review magazine, I will be talking to distinguished actuaries who embody the new Envisioned Future for the CAS. Videos of these interviews will be available as Web Exclusives on the Actuarial Review website and the CAS YouTube channel. “I moved to Reno about 18 months ago for a new adventure and to … Read more »

Posted in Actuarial Review, Communications, From the President.

Actuarial Review Presents: A Conversation With Frank Chang by Jessica Leong

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Jessica Leong

Every CAS president has the opportunity to share a president’s message in each issue of the Actuarial Review. While many presidents have used this space to share their insight on current events or deep dives on the profession, I’m trying something different. For my president’s messages, I’ll share interviews with actuaries who embody our new … Read more »

Posted in Actuarial Review, From the President.

Highlights from the March 2020 CAS Board of Directors Meeting

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Steve Armstrong

Originally scheduled as an in-person meeting, the CAS Board quickly pivoted in light of growing travel restrictions to gather virtually on March 17 and continue our work on the strategic priorities of the CAS. Before I summarize the highlights from our meeting, I wanted to acknowledge and compliment the nimbleness of the CAS staff, Board, … Read more »

Posted in Exams and Admissions, From the President, Future of the Profession, Governance, International.

The Future of the CAS

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Steve Armstrong

“Running a business without a strategic plan is like driving across the country blindfolded without a map.” You may have heard different variations on this quote, originally attributed to Forbes. You can fill in the last part of the simile with any number of activities requiring vision or, metaphorically, understanding. Whether you choose the literal or … Read more »

Posted in Actuarial Review, From the President, Future of the Profession.

2019 CAS Spring Meeting: President’s Perspective

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Jim Christie

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 »

Posted in Events, From the President, Future of the Profession, Professional Education.

Expectations for the CAS for 2019: My Presidential Goals

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Jim Christie

It is a tremendous honor to become the new President of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS). Last year brought several special challenges for the CAS. With lots of hard work from hundreds of volunteers we surmounted those issues and emerged stronger than ever. The CAS continues to be the premier educator of property casualty actuaries … Read more »

Posted in From the President, Future of the Profession, Governance, International, The CAS Institute.

High School Actuarial Day at DePaul University: Building a Diverse Pipeline for the Profession

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Brian Brown

The first High School Actuarial Day was held on April 18 at DePaul University in Chicago, led by the CAS. Our goal was to expose high school students of color to the actuarial profession. We partnered with DePaul and were joined by the SOA, The Actuarial Foundation, the International Association of Black Actuaries, the Organization of … Read more »

Posted in Communications, Diversity, From the President, Future of the Profession.