So who are the actuaries?

Actuaries are some of the brightest people in business today. They're

• experts in risk
• business analysts
• problem solvers
• advisors and consultants

who consider past and present information to develop and communicate a picture of the future.

6 good reasons to become an actuary

1. Diverse and varied work
Actuarial skills are in global demand across business sectors - from specialist areas such as insurance, pensions and benefits, healthcare, investment banking, asset management, retail and corporate banking, to corporates where enterprise risk management plays an increasingly important role.

2. Influential role
With specialist training and unique skills, actuaries are usually behind many high level strategic decisions made by financial services companies, global enterprises and governments.

3. Intellectual satisfaction
Actuaries are problem solvers. They understand the world through the interpretation of statistical data and have a wide knowledge of social and economic systems. They are in-tune and connected to what is happening in the world of business and communicate their analysis to people from a wide range of backgrounds.

4. A good work-life balance
With variety comes flexibility, allowing you to balance professional commitments with personal interests.

5. Well paid
Salaries and benefits packages are excellent - even for those starting out in their career. In fact, it's one of the highest paid professions.

6. Professionalism
Actuaries uphold the highest professional standards. The job demands that actuaries combine good business sense with safeguarding the public's future financial interests.

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