| Actuaries' Survival Guide: How to Succeed in One of the Most Desirable Professions Contributor(s): Szabo, Fred (Author) |
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ISBN: 0126801460 ISBN-13: 9780126801460 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $52.42 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2004 Annotation: 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 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Reference - Business & Economics | Insurance - Risk Assessment & Management - Mathematics | Applied |
| Dewey: 368.010 |
| LCCN: 2004000029 |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 5.58" W x 8.34" (1.01 lbs) 268 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |