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CAS and The Institutes Announce New Discount for Online Courses

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The CAS in partnership with The Institutes is pleased to announce that CAS Online Courses will now be offered at a 50% discount to full-time students and candidates without full-time employment. This discount will apply to CAS Online Courses 1 and 2, as well as the new online course on data concepts referenced in the December news post outlining changes to CAS’s 2023 credentialing requirements. The new Online Course 3 will be offered in fall 2022 and is being released as part of the CAS’s multi-year Admissions Transformation Plan (ATP).

The CAS Online Courses provide candidates with industry and technical knowledge that is used by actuaries in their everyday job duties. While these courses have typically been taken towards the latter part of a candidate’s credentialing journey towards associateship, candidates would benefit from taking these courses after meeting the Exam 1 and 2 requirements to prepare them for internships and their first full time opportunity. They can take the courses remotely, and the new discount will make it more viable for the Online Courses to be taken while still in school, or prior to gaining full time employment.

“As a long-standing partner of the Casualty Actuarial Society, we are pleased to make these courses and credentialing opportunities more accessible to today’s college students,” said Adam Carmichael, CPCU, President of The Institutes. “Together we can ensure a strong future for new professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in insurance predictive analytics and data science.”

Students who are members of CAS Student Central, CAS’s free program for university students, and candidates not currently employed full time can now apply for a 50% discount by filling out a short form and receiving a one-time code to use when registering for the course.

Online Course Discount Form

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Apply for the 2022-2023 CAS Trust Scholarship!

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The Casualty Actuarial Society is accepting applications for its scholarship program for college students pursuing a career in actuarial science. The CAS Trust Scholarship Program, funded by donations to the CAS Trust, will award scholarships in the amount of $5,000 and $2,500 to deserving students for the 2022-2023 academic year.

To apply online, please visit the CAS Trust Scholarship Program website.

Applicant Eligibility Requirements:

  • Submit all sections of the CAS Trust Scholarship application by January 31, 2022.
  • Be currently attending college or university as a full-time student and continuing as a full-time student in the 2022-2023 academic year.
  • Have sat for at least one actuarial exam by March 31, 2021.
  • Be a member of CAS Student Central.

Application Details:

  • The online CAS Trust Scholarship application and attached essay.
  • The two recommendation letters included in this application, preferably completed by individuals with whom you have a direct relationship and can provide insights into your potential as a future actuary. Separate letters must be submitted and accompanied by the recommendation forms included. Only two recommendation letters will be considered.
  • A current official transcript. Indicate whether the academic term is a semester, trimester, or quarter. If the current transcript shows grades for only one academic term, then also provide the official transcript from your prior educational institution.

Please upload your official transcripts directly to the CAS Trust Scholarship application.

If you have questions or need more information, contact:

CAS Trust Scholarship Manager – Margaret Kerr at mkerr@casact.org.

Completed applications are due by January 31, 2022. Winners will be notified of award decisions by May 31, 2022

About CAS Student Central: CAS Student Central is a membership program for university students interested in pursuing an actuarial career. Join the community of nearly 10,000 students from over 600 universities who have already joined this free membership program and gain access to career resources, study tools and more!

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Registration Now Open for CAS Student Central Webinar: Workers’ Compensation: Pandemic Impacts, Insights, and Strategies for Facing the “New Normal”

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CAS is hosting a free 1-hour webinar exclusively for members of CAS Student Central on December 15 from 4-5pm ET!

About the Session:

The COVID-19 pandemic brought challenges to P&C insurance, making it difficult to predict the full behavioral and economic consequences. As we continue to adjust to the “new normal,” it’s important to acknowledge the challenges created by the crisis and develop future-facing strategies. This session will discuss observations from data and challenges being faced by many Property/Casualty Workers’ Compensation insurers, and address some strategies and considerations related to the “new normal”.

Meet the Presenter:

Erin Davidson, FCAS is the Actuarial Director and a Consulting Actuary for Martin & Company, an insurance and actuarial consulting firm based in Newtown Square, PA. Erin worked at ISO for 16 years, conducting actuarial analyses for some Personal and Commercial lines of business and was the Actuarial Director for the BOP line

Register Now!

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CAS Completes Second Annual CAS Student Central Summer Program!

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The CAS Student Central Summer Program recently wrapped up its second offering of the program. This free virtual program was originally established last summer to fill the void created by students having their internships cancelled. The initial offering was so well received that student participants and volunteer mentors resoundingly recommended it be held again, and 2021 saw an expanded and enhanced program.

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CAS is Hosting an In-Person Student Program in San Diego, CA!

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The Casualty Actuarial Society is pleased to offer a FREE in-person student program at this year’s Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA on November 9th! University students interested in pursuing an actuarial career are invited to participate in this one-day program.

CAS Student Program Attendees Will:

  • Learn More About the CAS and the Property and Casualty Industry
  • Network and Connect with CAS Members
  • Attend Professional Concurrent Sessions and Student-Specific Sessions

There is no cost for students to register to attend the one-day CAS Student Program. However, attendees are responsible for any travel costs incurred including transportation and lodging (if applicable).

If you would like to register to attend the CAS Student Program in San Diego, please contact CAS University Engagement Manager, Margaret Kerr, at Mkerr@casact.org, to reserve your space.

There are a limited number of spaces available, therefore any students that contact us after we have reached capacity will be placed on a waiting list.

Location:

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
333 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, California 92101 USA

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