Overview
Actuaries manage risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory. While most actuaries work for insurance companies, opportunities also exist within consulting firms, employee benefits departments, banks and investment firms, hospitals, government, and other organizations. The Actuarial Studies Certificate provides preparatory training for a career as an actuary. See the page for specific certificate details.
There are two professional organizations for actuaries:
- which deals with life, health, and pensions
- which deals with property, casualty liability, and data breaches
Becoming an actuary requires a combination of formal education, professional exams, and internship experiences. To learn more about what an actuary is and how to get started, see the . You also can find more information on the page.