Actuaries' Survival Guide: How to Succeed in One of the Most Desirable Professions

by Fred Szabo

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

Genres: Business, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published March 8, 2004

Reviews

[Anna Sinclair · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just reread this book. It reminded me of some basic principles that I have displaced in my work and decided to revive.