Actuaries' Survival Guide: How to Succeed in One of the Most Desirable Professions
- ISBN-10
- 0080524249
- ISBN-13
- 9780080524245
- Category
- Mathematics
- Pages
- 268
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-05-04
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Author
- Fred Szabo
Description
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 on employment in different industries * Provides a link between theory and practice; helps readers gain the qualitative and quantitative skills and knowledge required to succeed in actuarial exams * Includes insights from over 50 actuaries and actuarial students * Written by Fred Szabo, who has directed the actuarial co-op program at Concordia University for over ten years
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