Risk in the news

Leading actuaries and actuarial organizations are making headlines about a variety of topics. From talking about insurance, to discussing healthcare regulations to weighing-in on broader financial issues, actuaries are often called upon to help people to better understand complicated situations. The following is a sample of recent articles where you can see what the media is saying about the actuarial profession and read articles that include an actuarial perspective about a variety of topics.

• Is this the age of the mathematician?—Feb. 9, 2012
• Lack of Interest and Aptitude Keeps Students Out of STEM Majors —Jan. 6. 2012
• In Dim Economy, College Students Adjust Job-Seeking Strategies —Dec. 28, 2011
• Actuarial Skills in Demand Across Wider Fields —Dec. 2, 2011
• Educated and Jobless: What's Next for Millennials? —Nov. 12, 2011
• MTSU Student Wins $3,000 Scholarship to Pursue Career in Actuarial Science—Nov. 2, 2011
• Your Pet's Illnesses Can Be Predicted—Oct. 31, 2011
• India: It's a New Beginning for Actuary Aspirants—Oct. 18, 2011
• Actuarial Science Event Highlights New Major—Oct. 6, 2011
• MSU to Host Society of Actuaries University Outreach Panel—Sept. 26, 2011
• NFL Picks, Week 2: Time to Do the Math—Sept. 16, 2011
• Live in Maine? Need a job? Develop These Skills—Sept. 14, 2011
• IRA Launches Students’ Fund to Boost Sector - Sept 9, 2011
• Sept. 30 Actuarial Career Day at Robert Morris University--Open to All Students! - Sept 8, 2011
• Pick A Course You Enjoy, That's How You Succeed: The Demand for Science and Computing Reflects the Thrilling Prospects, Writes Clive Williams - Aug 22, 2011
• 2011 Illinois State University Actuarial Career Fair - Student's Registration - Aug 17, 2011
• Actuaries Count on Career Satisfaction - July 28, 2011
• University of Delaware Professor Helps Solve the Social Security Retirement Puzzle - July 27, 2011
• Summer 2011 ASNA Newsletter "The Reinvented Actuary" - July 15, 2011
• Failing Actuarial Exams: Brush Yourself Off and Try Again! - July 6, 2011
• Summer 2011 ASNA Newsletter "The Reinvented Actuary" - July 5, 2011
• Future Fellows - June 25, 2011
• How Much Do Actuary Scientists Earn Annually? - June 18, 2011
• Proper Preparation for Actuarial Examinations - June 6, 2011
• A Conversation with: OU Program Preps Actuaries - June 5, 2011
• Actuaries Urged to Get Involved in Insurers’ Social Media Strategies - June 3
• 20 Highest-Paying Jobs, CNN Money - October 11, 2010
• Power Players Who Wield Calculators, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - January 18, 2010
• Workers With Best, Worst Job Compare Notes, National Public Radio - January 11, 2010