Transcript Download Presentation

The CAS and You:
Overview & Opportunities
for New Fellows
May 2015
Shane Barnes, Paul Grammens,
Katey Walker, Kimberly Walker
Agenda
Membership
Volunteering
Questions
Key Statistics - Membership
Member Services
Basic
Education
Continuing
Education
Research
Publications
CAS
Website
Member Services
Continuing
Education
• Spring and Annual Meetings
• Limited Attendance Seminars
• Loss Reserves, Ratemaking,
Reinsurance, In Focus
• UCAS
• Regional Affiliates
• 14 Affiliates in U.S. and Canada
• 3 International Affiliates
Continuing Education – U.S.
Qualification Standards (USQS)
U.S.
Qualification
Standards
(USQS)
Relevant CE
• Basic Education
• Responsible Actuarial Experience
• Continuing Education
• Deepen or broaden understanding
• Expand knowledge in practice area
• Facilitate entry into new practice
Resource: www.actuary.org
Member Responsibilities
Participate!
Pay Dues
Abide by the
Code of
Professional
Conduct
Adhere to CAS
Continuing
Education
policy
• Volunteer
• Vote
Volunteering for the CAS
Why?
• Expand capabilities
• Network opportunities
• Influence profession
• Have fun!
Committees Overview
Admissions
Professional Education
Research & Development
Marketing & Communication
Administrative
International
• Examination Committee
• Syllabus Committee
• Program Planning Committee
• Committee on Professionalism Education
• Ratemaking
• Reserves
• New Members Committee
• University Engagement Committee
• Publications Editorial Board
• Investment Committee
• Asia Regional Committee
• International Member Services
Committees Overview
Examination
Committee
• Ability to help influence the
examination process
• Writing Summits
• Grading Summits
• Earn continuing education credits
• Expenses are reimbursable
Committees Overview
University
Liaison
• Make campus visits and presentations to
students and faculty
• Talk with students on an individual basis
• Advise faculty on curriculum matters
• Serve on Advisory Board at the university
• Advise the universities on CAS opportunities,
educational system, and materials available
• Encourage attendance at CAS functions
Committees Overview
Professional
Education
• Provide CAS & CIA membership with
professionalism education to meet applicable
qualification standards and membership
requirements
• Conduct Candidate Course on Professionalism
• Develop Qualification Standards
• Creation and sponsorship of appropriate
educational opportunities
Volunteering for the CAS
How?
•Participation Survey
•Volunteer Table
•[email protected]
The CAS and You
Questions?
Casualty Actuarial Society
4350 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 250
Arlington, Virginia 22203
www.casact.org