I am currently pursuing Bsc in Mathematical Science and going for second major in Economics next year.
Is this a good platform to pursue a career in Acturial Science.
I will be writing my first exam P1 in May 2008.
With a double major in Math/Econ and passing atleast 1 exam, can I get an entry level job Acturial Job in Insurance company ?
any comment would be appreciated.
thanks
2007-12-02 04:32:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Your double major in math and economics is a good foundation to get into the actuarial profession - actuaries use both their aptitude with numbers & mathematical models/constructs and their understanding of business & economics principles to help them make decisions.
I was originally hired without any exams - my company offered me an intern-type position after I told them I'd sign up for Course 1 (back in 2004). It's a small life insurance company. My impression has been that smaller insurance companies are more willing to accept individuals that may not already have 2-4 exams passed right out of college. You might try looking around your area for smaller companies/consulting firms and ask if they're hiring. The larger companies are more likely to turn you down if you have less exams or a less stellar resumé than the next person.
Oh, and good luck with Exam P!
2007-12-05 06:49:18 · answer #1 · answered by Mike Wat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Math/Econ is a great combo. Do well on the exam
2007-12-02 04:36:17 · answer #2 · answered by TryItOnce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes -- you are on the right path. Make sure that you take a few statistics/econometrics classes and some finance classes.
2007-12-02 05:09:00 · answer #3 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is that? I'm sure if you can't do that, you could get a job teaching retarded kids or something...
2007-12-02 04:35:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋