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Consultant or Insurance? Which is right for you?

There is not a standard answer to the question, Consulting or Insurance. There are numerous factors that come into play when trying to determine if consulting or insurance is the right path for you. A few of these factors include: Study time, Compensation, Comfort, and Quality of life. 1. Study Time Exams are an important consideration for actuaries, and how study time is handled by organizations is a critical career consideration for actuaries. Generally speaking, large insurance companies can offer

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4 Things Recruiters do to help an Actuary

Career change can be a stressful experience. There are many personal factors involved that go beyond the professional research and interview preparation. A specialized actuarial recruiter’s industry knowledge, connections, and overall interview experience can mitigate most of the stressors a job search entails. Your resume is important. A descriptive resume assists your recruiter to secure an interview with your ideal company. A recruiter’s working knowledge of their employer network is an invaluable resource allowing them to provide resume recommendations tailored

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4 Reasons why you should consider an Actuary Recruiter

1) Recruiters have large Network of Contacts that can supplement your own personal network. Recruiters longstanding relationship with their partner organizations provides valuable insights like hiring process, specific hiring contacts, and company culture. A great resume can still get lost in the screening process. A recruiter can get your information the visibility it needs. 2) Recruiters are frequently aware of unadvertised openings via their well established relationships. 3) Recruiters save you time and effort. Engaging in a job hunt can

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4 Career Questions- Actuary

1) Am I being paid fairly as an actuary? If you’re unsure about what salary is appropriate for your experience and current actuarial certifications , visit SC International’s salary survey or feel free to call 630-519-5056 to talk. 2) What are the benefits of being an actuary you should be enjoying? Besides great pay, the benefits of being an actuary should include: -Highly sought-after work/life balance -Wide variety of career opportunities -Flexible working hours Does your current work experience provide

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What Google says about an Actuary’s Salary

  Google has around 9 million results for the query:  “How much does an Actuary make” Let’s take a look at some small amounts of those results: “Actuaries are well compensated. Experienced Fellows have the potential to earn from $150,000 and above annually, and many actuaries earn more than that. Compensation may vary significantly …” Be An Actuary Org …”the highest paid position in this field is an actuary fellow in casualty insurance—which can earn you” in excess of $250,000

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How Much Do Actuaries Make?

As we know professionals who become actuaries and grow in their careers are distinctive individuals. They love applying their talent with statistics, calculations and analysis to solve problems in ways that seek the best outcome. They also draw upon informed imagination to establish scenarios that help to minimize risk and expense. In these ways, actuaries contribute to smarter risk management and stronger economic growth. Businesses – particularly insurance companies – depend on them for operational stability and liability containment. Through

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