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A person who wants to be an actuary would have working knowledge of mathematics-including calculus, probability, and statistics-and has demonstrated this knowledge by passing one or two actuarial exams required for professional designation. A degree in finance, mathematics and business would help build the skills needed for success in the field.

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What subjects are needed to become a Actuary?

To become an actuary you need to take physical science,information technology and accountig as well as mathematics and not mathematical literacy.


Who is the Youngest person to become an actuary?

omer morshed at the age of 19 in 1969


How long does it take in college to become an actuary?

Typically it takes approximately four years (bachelors degree). If you live in Canada or America, graduate work is not needed. Actuaries are qualifed by exams while they are working as an actuary, after they achieve their bachelors degree in math, statistics, actuarial science, or another quanitiative field. For more information, go to: http://www.beanactuary.org/


What qualifications do you need to become an actuary?

Actuaries earn professional designations based on the organization they belong to and their status in the professional exam system. When an actuary has met certain professional educational standards by passing a series of exams, he or she achieves the designation of Associate. Actuaries who specialize in property and casualty practice receive the ACAS designation. It stands for Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society. Actuaries who practice in life, health, finance, investments or pensions receive the Associate of the Society of Actuaries, or ASA, designation. After achieving the Associate designation, the actuary can elect to continue to take exams to achieve the highest designation, Fellow. Casualty actuaries are Fellows of the Casualty Actuarial Society or FCAS. Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, or FSA, is the designation achieved by life, health, pension, finance and investment actuaries. Below are the different actuarial designations and organizations that grant them. Check out the actuarial alphabet. FCAS Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society ACAS Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society FSA Fellow of the Society of Actuaries ASA Associate of the Society of Actuaries MAAA Member of the American Academy of Actuaries FSPA Fellow of the American Society of Pension Actuaries MSPA Member of the American Society of Pension Actuaries FCA Fellow of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries MCA Member of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries ACA Associate of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries FCIA Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries EA Enrolled Actuary What skills are needed to be an actuary? Specialized math knowledge. Calculus, statistics, probability. Keen analytical, project management and problem solving skills. Good business sense. Finance, accounting, economics. Solid communication skills (oral & written). Strong computer skills. Word processing programs, spreadsheets, statistical analysis programs, database manipulation, programming languages. What talents are needed to be an actuary? Self-motivation Creativity Independence Ability to work with others Ambition In a nutshell, the abilities developed and honed by successful actuaries include an excellent business sense with a knowledge of finance, accounting and economics, keen analytical, project management, and problem solving skills, specialized math knowledge, strong computer skills, and solid written and oral communication skills. In addition, actuaries enjoy learning, like to solve complicated problems, enjoy writing and talking to people, can work effectively alone or as part of a team, are interested in a variety of historical, social, legislative, and political issues, and are self-motivated achievers.


What does an actuary do?

Actuaries solve problems in the business world by analyzing and managing risk. To become an actuary, you have to pass a series of exams administered by the Society of Actuaries and/or the Casualty Actuarial Society. While actuaries must be well versed in mathematics, they are also knowledgeable about computer science, economics, pertinent social issues, and the law. Actuaries evaluate financial risks using their business and analytical skills. Actuaries primarily work for insurance companies, consulting firms, and government organizations. However they also work for universities, banks and investment firms, large corporations, accounting firms, hospital and physician organizations, rating bureaus, labor unions, and other organizations. Most companies provide assistance with actuarial exams by offering paid study time and paying for classes, books, and exam fees. Exam takers usually need to study two to three times as much on their own. The exams are among the most grueling of any profession, but they carry significant rewards. Most companies reward raises upon completion of an exam. While not obviously visible, an actuarial career is consistently voted as one of the top professions in America by Jobs Rated Almanac based on job environment, income, outlook, physical demands, security, and stress. You can learn more about an actuarial career at www.BeAnActuary.com.

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