Most actuaries are drawn to the field because of their interest in math or problem solving. But in fact, that’s just the beginning of what’s required for the role. And while about two-thirds of actuaries are employed by the insurance industry, they’re increasingly seeking out other positions at banks, law firms, corporations and government agencies. […]

Ask actuaries about their jobs and you might hear a familiar refrain: “Every day is a little different.” But dive more deeply into the details and you start to see a vivid picture of an actuary’s work. In the full article from Investopedia, read three in-depth profiles of actuaries and their typical workdays. Find out […]

Among the 36 countries in the OECD—those who have pledged to develop and share solutions to economic and social problems—governments currently hold over $78 trillion in unfunded defined benefit pension obligations. For comparison, this is nearly twice the amount of national debt owed by the same countries. How will the world’s most advanced countries deliver […]

Big data helps us decipher the “what” of consumer behavior: the prevalence and frequency of certain activities. But how do we understand the “why” behind this data? That’s where the discipline of media psychology comes in. According to expert Pamela Rutledge, humans are motivated by the same needs and desires as our primitive ancestors. By […]

If you ask the average person about the effects of social media, you’ll likely get a negative response. They’ll mention how social channels distort our conception of real life, or the outsized role they can play in determining our daily happiness. But the truth, according to researchers, is that how social media affects us is […]

For all the resumes sent to employers each year, only a few rise to the top. And if you want to write a resume that gets noticed, says expert Arnie Fertig, the key is to provide the right context and frame of reference for each of your past accomplishments. In the full article from U.S. […]

With high median salaries and above-average job satisfaction, actuaries have some of the best jobs in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report. Actuary was named the 6th best business job in America, rising above jobs like financial advisor, HR specialist and financial analyst. In the full article, view salary information for […]

Is the actuarial profession facing an existential crisis? Or is it merely in need of an image refresh? In the full article from Bloomberg, learn how data scientists have begun to encroach on the duties of actuaries, stealing the “cool factor” in the process. Discover why the SOA and CAS consider it essential that actuaries […]

As activists continue to battle climate change and push for conservation, they’ve discovered an effective new tactic: “Follow the money.” By convincing insurers and investment companies to step away from controversial businesses, they can address issues at their source. Now, eight of the 10 brands most praised by activists in 2019 are investment firms and […]

With companies noticing that the nature of work is changing—thanks to the gig economy, predictive analytics and slowing sales—they’re starting to take a hard look at the work of actuaries within their organizations. Meanwhile, actuaries themselves see new opportunities to expand into nontraditional industries. As this realignment begins, how can actuaries be leveraged as problem […]