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Hello Students in Actuarial Science,

I hope this message finds you well.

The Deputy Chief Actuary with the US Department of Defense (DoD) in Alexandria, VA (just outside of Washington, DC) is reaching out regarding an open actuarial position.  You might recall that the DoD reached out in the past regarding an entry level job opportunity in their office, the DoD Office of the Actuary (OACT).  They wanted to reach out to you again as another entry level job opportunity is available in their office.

Opening earlier this week (May 18th), the Department of Defense is looking to fill an entry level actuary position.  This position is a great opportunity for a recent college graduate (or soon to be graduate) that studied in an Actuarial Science program, or in a analogous program with an interest/aptitude for an actuarial career.  The announcement for the position closes on Thursday, June 2nd.

As a general description, the DoD Office of the Actuary provides actuarial expertise on all matters relating to military compensation and benefits which includes cost estimates and data analysis for legislative proposals and providing summary statistics on the beneficiary population.  For additional information about their work, visit their website at https://actuary.defense.gov/.

The job posting can be found at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/655319900

*** NOTE: Students / candidates with special hiring requirements — e.g., veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities — are highly encouraged to apply as well. ***

Due to the expected high interest in this position, please direct all application-related questions to the ‘DHRA Servicing Team’ listed near the bottom of the job posting.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.  The DoD look forward to meeting the next great crop of actuarial minds!

Brittany Watson
Senior Associate
KPMG LLP
University Talent Acquisition

kpmgcampus.com

Good Evening Students in Actuarial Science,

We would like to share with you the following message from the SOA Research Institute regarding the Student Research Case Study Challenge.

The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute is dedicated to advancing education and research for the actuarial profession. As part of its mission, the SOA Research Institute recognizes the importance of partnering with colleges and universities to help develop future actuaries. With this in mind, the SOA Research Institute is holding a Student Research Case Study Challenge, which provides an opportunity for teams of students to apply their actuarial skills on a real world problem. Please read the full details of the case study and listen to a podcast which provides valuable information and guidance to students on this page.

Please note, intention forms  are due by Sunday, March 6, 2022 and final submissions are due by 8:00PM U.S. Central Standard Daylight Time on Friday, March 25, 2022. Any questions or clarifications on these rules should be directed to the SOA Research Institute via email to research@soa.org.

Thanks to our sponsor, Valini Global.

Rachel Siegel
Academic Administrator
SOCIETY OF ACTUARIES
475 N. Martingale Rd., Suite 600
Schaumburg, IL 60173
P +1-847-706-3532
rsiegel@soa.org

Hello Students in Actuarial Science,

We are pleased to share with you an actuarial job posting from Berkley Healthcare. They are ideally looking for a recent graduate or a pending December graduate to hit the ground running in the New Year with this dynamic organization

Please note that this posting is for a role in the P&C sector, in case there was some confusion based on the organization’s name. It should also be clear to you in the Qualifications section of the posting below. You can also access the posting directly at the following link:

 https://careers-berkley.icims.com/jobs/5656/actuarial-analyst/job

Feel free to reach out to the hiring manager directly. You may contact Jeremy Johnson, SVP – Actuarial, at jjohnson@berkleyhealthcare.com and send your resume directly to get the process started.

Responsibilities

The Actuarial Analyst position will be part of the Berkley Healthcare Actuarial/Data/Analytics team.  In this role, you will support all aspects of pricing for several key lines of business including medical malpractice, financial lines, and commercial auto for Berkley Healthcare.   Areas of responsibility include:

• Develop and upgrade pricing models as needed
• Review and update actuarial assumptions underlying pricing models
• Drive improvements in data collection and management of data supporting pricing
• Work closely with underwriting on account specific and aggregate pricing issues
• Enhance underwriting support tools including metrics and dashboards

As a member of the Actuarial/Data/Analytics team, you will have opportunities to also contribute to reserving, analytics and other non-pricing projects as they arise.  Our team is highly collaborative and values flexibility in job duties and responsibilities.  This environment provides for multi-dimensional career growth.  A successful candidate will demonstrate eagerness to continually learn and work hard in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• 3+ years of experience working in property/casualty insurance
• Successful completion of 3 or more actuarial exams preferred but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, Visual Basic
• Excellent communication skills
• Willing and able to continuously learn and adapt in a dynamic environment

Berkley Core Competencies:

 At Berkley Healthcare, we expect employees not only to have the required Technical Skills and Competencies to perform their jobs, but also to exhibit the following Company Core Behaviors:

• Managing Self (You know how to manage your emotions and apply critical thinking skills instead)
• Courage (You aren’t afraid to speak up and have your opinion and voice heard; you do what is right)
• Reflective Listening (You seek to understand before being understood)
• Challenging Status Quo (You ask “why” or “why not”; you don’t accept, “just because”)
• Evidenced-based Decision Making (You seek out the facts to make informed decisions)
• Effective Collaboration (You work well with others to accomplished team goals; you understand that individuals win when the team wins)
• Resilience (You don’t let failures or mistakes set you back; you see mistakes as learning opportunities)

Good Morning Math Students at UIUC,

We are implementing a new Masters program in Predictive Analytics & Risk Management at UIUC. We are planning for Fall enrolment in 2022.

An information session has been scheduled for Thursday, December 16, 2022 at 3 pm CST.

Secure your spot by registering at the following link:

https://lnkd.in/gYkx6gCW

Good Morning Students in Actuarial Science,

The Milliman Milwaukee and Chicago offices will be hosting a virtual Actuarial Career Day event for undergraduate and graduate students on Thursday, January 6, 2022. This is an all-day event that will feature educational topics and case studies designed to help students learn more about actuarial science. This year Milliman has begun a hosting partnership with Northwestern Mutual. Both organizations believe this will help present a more complete picture of actuarial careers.

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Actuarial Career Day – Save the Date – 2022