Established over 160 years ago, actuarial studies is a highly regarded disciplineand many students aspire to gain admission into the program offered by universities worldwide. The discipline is reknowned for offering students with the potential of excellent career prospects and high salaries....

This presentation topic aims to address potentially underappreciated skills required of an actuarial graduate and a potential research candidate. The discussion provides the author's views based on his teaching experience and in talking with industry practitioners. This presentation also...

The quality of the education of actuarial students is discussed from the perspective of the International Actuarial Association, its member associations and external education providers. This discussion is grounded in a literature review of what an actuary is and what the purpose of an actuarial...