What is an Actuary
Actuarial students often face this question from their friends, family, and even on job interviews. Here are some helpful links that explain exactly what an actuary does.
- Actuary Khiem
- Nice and easy site answering the most important questions.
- Image of the actuary
- Tips, tools and resources for actuaries to promote themselves and the profession.
- BeAnActuary.org
- Overview of actuaries and their jobs in one handy place.
- U.S. Department of Labor
- A discussion of the actuarial field (printer-friendly PDF version)
- Actuarial Outpost
- Famous for it's discussion forums, this site has more than you'll ever want to know about actuaries.
- Purdue's
Actuarial Science Program
- Attempts the well-known question, "What
is an Actuary?". Link here to find their response, and look
at the program's information, too.
Actuarial Links
- CPCU
- For those interested in insurance, there is information here about a financial training program that can advance your career.
- American Academy of Actuaries
- Provides current news, articles, and publications, as well as related discussions and links pertaining to the different sectors of the field.
- Contingencies
- The
"magazine of the actuarial profession," provides on-line articles from
the three most recent issues. Visit the site to find industry news,
job-openings, and even puzzles.
- The Actuary
- A link to the official publication of the actuarial profession in the United Kingdom.
- Actuary.com
- A great source for learning more about the actuarial profession, practicing your math skills on challenging daily problems, or even looking for employment openings in the market. A must-see if you're an aspiring actuary.
- Actuarial Grads Network
- It links off of Actuary.com, but it deserves a link of its own.
- JobGuide
- Reviews the details about the job of an actuary.