Volunteer

Help Shape the Future of CAS Exams — Become a Pre-Tester!

The Admissions Department is on the lookout for passionate volunteers to serve as Pre-Testers for our upcoming Fall Exams — and we want YOU on the team!
 

Exams Seeking Pre-Testers:

  • Exam MAS-I – Modern Actuarial Statistics I
  • Exam MAS-II – Modern Actuarial Statistics II
  • Exam 5 – Basic Ratemaking and Est. Claims Liabilities
  • Exam 6C – Regulation and Financial Reporting (Canada)
  • Exam 6I – Regulation and Financial Reporting (International)
  • Exam 6U – Regulation and Financial Reporting (U.S.)
  • Exam 7 – Advanced Estimation of Claims Liabilities
  • Exam 8 – Advanced Ratemaking
     

What’s a Pre-Tester?

A Pre-Tester plays a crucial role in upholding the integrity of CAS exams. You’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at exam content and provide valuable feedback before the exam goes live.

To qualify, you must:

  • Be an FCAS
  • Have passed the exam you're volunteering for within the last 5 yearsscore doesn’t matter!
  • Feel confident in your understanding of the exam material


Time Commitment & Perks:

  • 10–15 hours of flexible, asynchronous review
  • One 1.5-day pass-mark panel (virtual or in-person)
  • Panels held in late July
  • Option to join us in-person at the CAS headquarters in Arlington, VAtravel is fully reimbursed
  • All Pre-Testers receive a special thank-you gift, whether you attend in person or not!


Why Volunteer?

Because your insight makes a difference. This is a unique opportunity to:

  • Strengthen the profession
  • Support your fellow actuaries
  • Connect with other dedicated CAS volunteers
  • Gain an insider's perspective on exam development


Ready to Join?

If you meet the criteria and want to contribute to the future of actuarial excellence, email us at admissions-volunteer@casact.org and tell us which exam(s) you're interested in