The Actuarial Profession

What do actuaries do?

• Assess the probability of future events
• Design and manage ways to reduce unfavorable events
• Minimize the damage of these negative events

Where do actuaries work?

• Insurance Industry
  • Life
  • Property/Casualty
  • Health
  • Reinsurance
• Employee Benefit Industry
  • Pensions/Retirement benefits
  • Health benefits
  • Social Security
• Financial Services Industry
  • Investing
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Risk Management

Why become an actuary?

1. High earning potential
2. Interdisciplinary skill set
3. Job security
4. High demand