Actuaries' survival guide : how to succeed in one of the most desirable professions

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Title:

Author:

Szabo, Fred.

ISBN:

9780126801460

Personal Author:

Szabo, Fred.

Publication Information:

Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, 2004.

Physical Description:

xvi, 268 p. ; 23 cm.

Contents:

1. Actuarial Careers -- 2. Actuarial Education -- 3. Actuarial Jobs -- A. Consulting Firms -- B. Insurance Companies -- C. Reciprocity -- E. Actuarial Symbols.

Abstract:

"Szabo's Actuaries' Survival Guide explains what actuaries are, what they do, and where they do it. It describes exciting combinations of ideas, techniques, and skills involved in the day-to-day work of actuaries."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Actuaries -- Vocational guidance.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0413/2004000029.html
Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els051/2004000029.html

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Summary

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.