1. Mass Meeting Fall 2019

2. Actuary Overview
SAM Overview
Next Steps

3. Actuary Overview
SAM Overview
Next Steps

4. Defining Risk Risk Hard to Predict? Yes No Cash Inflow Cash Outflow
Company X
Hard to Predict?
Yes No
Risk

5. Popular Insurance and Consulting Industries
High Level Definition
Actuary: A business professional who analyzes the financial consequences of risk (uncertain future events)
Life
Finance
Health
Property & Casualty
Pension
Investing
Popular Insurance and Consulting Industries

6. Why Become an Actuary?
Top Ranked Job
High Demand & Growth
High Salary
Strong Work/Life Balance
No Graduate School

7. Utilize Multiple Skills
Actuary
Computer Science
Business
Math
Statistics
Data Science

8. Actuarial Exam Process

9. Michigan Curriculum Courses Exam Library Exam Reimbursements
For more information on our reimbursement policy:

10. Actuarial Major Exam Preparation

11. How Do I Become an Actuary?
Major
Actuarial math degree, along with (optional) additional majors/minors
Exams
Pass series of professional exams using actuarial courses and SAM library and collect reimbursements
Internships
Good GPA + Pass Actuarial Exam(s) + Join SAM = Find Internship

12. Actuary Overview
SAM Overview
Next Steps

13. All events are optional but highly encouraged

14. SAM Social Events/IM Sports
Paint the Rock
Halloween Party
Bowling

15. 4th Annual Actuarial Career Expo
20+ Employers Where: Michigan League When: September 18, 9am-1pm Interview Day: September 19, 8am-4pm Resume Book closes Sep 14 at 11:59pm

17. Career Fair Preparation Essentials
Follow career fair roadmap on website to stay on track
Apply to companies with postings before career fair through Handshake
Drop resume to resume book through SAM website
All information can be found here:

18. Important to attend! Company Info Sessions
Networking opportunity
Makes you stand out
Gain industry knowledge
(interview & job prep)
In summary, company info sessions help secure internships/full-time jobs AND perform highly in these positions

19. Upcoming Events

20. Actuary Overview
SAM Overview
Next Steps

21. How to Join Membership Dues Name (First, Last) Uniqname UMID#
$35 for the year
Dues help fund all club activities
You won’t be reimbursed for actuarial exams if you don’t pay
Payment Methods
For BOTH payment methods, please include:
Name (First, Last)
Uniqname
UMID#
Venmo
Cash or Check
Pay on Venmo
Drop off a sealed envelope to Professor Natarajan’s Office (2855 EH)
Mention that they’re paying $35 for a reimbursement of over $200 for exams

22. Email List Website Slack Key Resources Weekly Update every Sunday
RSVP Reminders
Sign up ASAP
List
Calendar
Workshops/Resources (Career Fair)
Feedback Form
Website
Social messaging chat room app
Connect with students your age and in your math classes
Slack

23. Connect with SAM on Social Media!
“Student Actuaries at Michigan”
“University of Michigan Actuaries”
@umich_sam
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24. Questions?
Contact Info:
Program Director: Professor Natarajan:
President: Brad Pineless:
VP: Mark Cappaert:
Career Chair: Diyara Bissembayeva:
Career Chair: Liam Flynn:
International Liaison: Marcus Li:
Secretary: Keera Feng:
Exam Chair: Wency Zhao:
Webmaster: Cody Laskowski:
Treasurer: Maggie O’Meara:
Social/PR Chair: Ghyanka Mendoza:
UC Ambassador: Liam Clancy:
IM Chair: Blake Shillingford:
SAM Board:

25. Pick up your name tags!!!!