Actuaries' survival guide [[electronic resource] ] : how to succeed in one of the most desirable professions / / Fred E. Szabo

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910458145103321
• Autore: Szabo Fred
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: San Diego ; ; London, : Academic, 2004
• ISBN: 1-281-02341-8; 9786611023416; 0-08-052424-9
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (309 p.)
• Disciplina: 368.01; 368/.01/023
• Soggetti: Insurance - Mathematics; Business mathematics; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; ACTUARIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE; Copyright Page; Contents; Introduction; About this Book; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1. ACTUARIAL CAREERS; Professional Options; Benefits and Rewards; A Typical Day; Typical Projects; Mathematical Skills; Supplementary Skills; Actuaries of the Future; SOA and CAS; Actuarial Accreditation; From Associate to Fellow; Going for a Master's; Alternative Careers; Actuaries Around the World; Chapter 2. ACTUARIAL EDUCATION; The IAA Syllabus; The SOA and CAS Examinations; Ways to Pass Examinations; SOA and CAS Course 1; SOA and CAS Course 2; SOA and CAS Course 3; CAS Course 3SOA and CAS Course 4; SOA Courses 5-8; CAS Courses 5-9; Other Courses; Chapter 3. ACTUARIAL JOBS; Landing Your First Job; Moving Up the Ladder; Salaries and Benefits; Company Reputation; Consulting or Insurance; Chapter A. CONSULTING FIRMS; Chapter B. INSURANCE COMPANIES; Chapter C. RECIPROCITY; Chapter D. ACTUARIAL WEBSITES; North-American Organizations; Other National Organizations; Recruitment Agencies; Chapter E. ACTUARIAL SYMBOLS; Chapter F. BIBLIOGRAPHY; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: 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 o