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Actuaries' Survival Guide: How to Succeed in One of the Most Desirable Professions

Szabo, Fred

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Copyright Pageii
  • Contentsv
  • Introduction1
  • About this Book1
  • Acknowledgments5
  • Chapter 1. ACTUARIAL CAREERS9
  • Professional Options9
  • Benefits and Rewards14
  • A Typical Day16
  • Typical Projects22
  • Mathematical Skills37
  • Supplementary Skills51
  • Actuaries of the Future67
  • SOA and CAS69
  • Actuarial Accreditation75
  • From Associate to Fellow80
  • Going for a Master’s82
  • Alternative Careers83
  • Actuaries Around the World86
  • Chapter 2. ACTUARIAL EDUCATION109
  • The IAA Syllabus109
  • The SOA and CAS Examinations112
  • Ways to Pass Examinations122
  • SOA and CAS Course 1131
  • SOA and CAS Course 2147
  • SOA and CAS Course 3165
  • CAS Course 3184
  • SOA and CAS Course 4185
  • SOA Courses 5–8200
  • CAS Courses 5–9202
  • Other Courses207
  • Chapter 3. ACTUARIAL JOBS209
  • Landing Your First Job210
  • Moving Up the Ladder212
  • Salaries and Benefits213
  • Company Reputation219
  • Consulting or Insurance221
  • Chapter A. CONSULTING FIRMS225
  • Chapter B. INSURANCE COMPANIES241
  • Chapter C. RECIPROCITY279
  • Chapter D. ACTUARIAL WEBSITES285
  • North-American Organizations285
  • Other National Organizations285
  • Recruitment Agencies288
  • Chapter E. ACTUARIAL SYMBOLS289
  • Chapter F. BIBLIOGRAPHY291
  • Index293
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780126801460
  • ISBN-13 9780080524245
  • Author Szabo, Fred
  • Category Mathematics
  • Subject Reference

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This unique book is a guide for students and graduates of mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, and other number-based disciplines contemplating a career in actuarial science. Given the comprehensive range of the cases that are analyzed in the book, the Actuaries' Survival Guide can serve as a companion to existing study material for all courses designed to prepare students for actuarial examinations.

* Based on the curricula and examinations of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)
* Presents an overview of career options and details on employment in different industries
* Provides a link between theory and practice; helps readers gain the qualitative and quantitative skills and knowledge required to succeed in actuarial exams
* Includes insights from over 50 actuaries and actuarial students
* Written by Fred Szabo, who has directed the actuarial co-op program at Concordia University for over ten years