What is an Actuary?

The 21st Century Actuary ...

	An actuary has the ability to solve complex, real world business problems through the analysis of large volumes of data, gleaning valuable, decision-making information from the analysis to recommend a plan of action.
	An actuary is a professional with math, finance and business skills that helps an organization quantify, understand and manage various risks.
	An actuary evaluates and manages an organization's current and future risk.
	An actuary uses mathematical and statistical analysis and modeling techniques to enable a company to realize its vision of success

Actuaries' Value to an Organization ...

	The actuary's value comes from his/her ability to analyze and synthesize information into actionable business decisions on behalf of his/her organization.
	Actuaries bring a disciplined approach to understanding challenges facing an organization and use their unique skill sets to help anticipate future events. They not only report the news, but forecast the weather.
	Actuaries can transport the future into the present and manage it proactively.
	If you want to know the financial impact of what has already happened ask an accountant. If you to know the potential financial impact of future events, ask an actuary!
	Actuaries bring rigorous mathematical training, modeling capabilities and quantitative analytical skills to any employer, which in turn can be used to address the full array of risks faced by an organization.

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