Actuaries survival guide : how to succeed in one of the most desirable professions 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 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