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An actuary applies maths, statistics and financial theory to measure and manage the financial risk of uncertain future events, mainly in insurance and pensions. The four things below cover most of what the job actually involves.
Estimates the probability and cost of uncertain future events (death, illness, accidents, natural catastrophes) using statistical models built on real historical data.
Sets insurance premiums and pension contribution rates. Price it too low and the provider can't pay claims; too high and it loses customers, so the number has to reflect the true underlying risk.
Calculates reserves, the money an insurer or pension scheme must hold today to pay claims or benefits owed years or decades from now, and confirms this meets the capital and solvency rules set by regulators.
Translates the modelling into advice a board, client or regulator can act on. Exams test the maths; the job itself is as much about explaining it clearly as calculating it.
Like a chartered accountant, a qualified actuary holds a protected professional title and is bound by the IFoA's professional standards and code of conduct.
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