Use statistics to make predictions about the outcome of anything that an insurance company may want to insure. Use math to figure out the probability of an unexpected accident. Calculate the cost to deal with the fallout of that accident. Your goal is to keep insurance companies financially viable. Increasingly, as technology advances, deal with exciting areas of math and computer science such as AI and predictive modeling.
Make a Difference
A Typical Day
- Ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves and liabilities necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.
- Design, review, and help administer insurance, and pension plans, determining financial calculating costs.
- Help determine company policy, and explain complex technical matters to company executives, government officials, shareholders, policyholders, or the public.
- Provide advice to clients on a contract basis, working as a consultant.
- Analyze statistical information to estimate mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates.
Recommended Credentials
Bachelor's Degree
Education & Training
Regional employers often hire graduates of these programs.
Northwest Lower Michigan
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Math
Northwestern Michigan College
Elsewhere in Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
Ferris State University
Central Michigan University
NMC has a Transfer Agreement with Lake Superior State University.
Explore This Career
Try it before you buy it!
Ask your family about getting involved in finances. Make predictions about the types of expenses your family will need in the future, and keep track of how they turn out.
The Local Advantage Learning Pathway
Pathway 1
Look into any advanced math classes available at your high school, if available, AP Calculus and AP Statistics may be good places to start.
You can also take some classes at Northwest Education Services' Career Tech Center. The Business program they have available may be of particular help.
Pathway 2
Start your post-secondary education at a community college or university.
Work toward an Associate in Applied Science and/or a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
Pathway 3
Take classes to become certified as an actuary. You can start while you are still in school!
Oakland University, Actuarial Science (Bachelor of Science)
University of Michigan - Flint, Actuarial Mathematics Program (Bachelor of Science)
Sample Job Titles...
Actuarial Analyst, Actuarial Consultant
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