Watch Now! Introduction to the CAS Student Central Summer Program
Have you heard about the CAS Student Central Summer Program? Are you curious to learn more about the program and how it can help foster your career growth? Watch the recently recorded CAS Student Central Webinar and learn how participating in the CAS Student Central Summer Program can expand your knowledge of the property and casualty actuarial industry, build your network, and enhance your resume.
Topics Covered
- Overview and Background of the CAS Student Central Summer Program
- What to Expect in a Typical Week
- Application Process
- Program Impacts
- Mentor and Student Perspectives
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Meet the Presenters:
Jason Nikowitz, FCAS, CPCU, CSPA
Jason Nikowitz is an Assistant Vice President and Actuarial Manager for Zurich North America’s National Accounts Reserving department. He has previous experience in planning and claims-level predictive modeling and, prior to becoming an actuary, was a high school math teacher. He holds degrees from Purdue University, Harper College, and North Central college and is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS), a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), and a Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA). Jason has been involved in the CAS Student Central Summer Program since 2021 and is the current volunteer chair of the CAS Student Programs Task Force.
Kyle Bartee, ACAS, CSPA
After a short career in teaching, Kyle went back to school to get an Actuarial degree, and has been a practicing Actuary for a little over a decade. He now works at an Insurtech startup, and is pricing RV insurance for all 50 states. Kyle was a CAS Student Central Summer Program mentor in 2021 and 2022, and hosted mentor trainings in 2023 for fellow mentors during the program.
Aarif Baksh, Student
Aarif Baksh is a graduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln working towards a master’s degree in actuarial science. Aarif was a 2023 CAS Student Central Summer Program participant, and his team won the panel 5 case competition. Aarif is also currently participating in the CAS Student Central Scholars Program.
Christa Benitha, Student
Christa Benitha Ingabire is an undergrad student at Hamilton College, set to graduate in December 2024 with a major in Pure and Applied Mathematics, and a minor in Studio Art. Benitha plans to pursue a career in Actuarial science and was a 2023 CAS Student Central Summer Program participant. Her team won the panel 4 case competition, and she is currently participating in the CAS Student Central Scholars Program.