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1 online resource (xvi, 268 pages) |
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| Summary |
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. |
| Contents |
INTRODUCTION -- 1 ACTUARIAL CAREERS -- 2 ACTUARIAL EDUCATION -- 3 ACTUARIAL JOBS -- A CONSULTING FIRMS -- B INSURANCE COMPANIES -- C RECIPROCITY -- D ACTUARIAL WEBSITES -- E ACTUARIAL SYMBOLS -- F BIBLIOGRAPHY -- INDEX. |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-260) and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Actuaries -- Vocational guidance.
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Actuaires -- Orientation professionnelle.
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Actuaries -- Vocational guidance
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Szabo, Fred. Actuaries' survival guide. Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, Academic Press, ©2004 0126801460 9780126801460 (DLC) 2004000029 (OCoLC)53993246 |
| ISBN |
9780126801460 |
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0126801460 |
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0080524249 (electronic bk.) |
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9780080524245 (electronic bk.) |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000048130385 |
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CHBIS 005674660 |
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CHDSB 005989054 |
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CHNEW 001006495 |
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CHVBK 166997463 |
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DEBBG BV036962305 |
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DEBBG BV039830173 |
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DEBBG BV042317315 |
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DEBSZ 275119815 |
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NZ1 12433452 |
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NZ1 15192866 |
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