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The Casualty Actuarial Society today released a new white paper that explores how the needs for data analytics skills are changing and will continue to change in the future, both inside and outside of the insurance industry.

Nearly 370 insurance industry professionals recently earned their Associateship (ACAS) or Fellowship (FCAS) credentials from the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) by passing examinations given during the CAS’s May 2021 exam sitting.

As part of our continued efforts to improve our digital and online presence, the CAS has chosen ScholasticaHQ as our new journal hosting site. With this transition, the CAS recommits its efforts to the mission of Variance, “to be a significant player in the larger scientific community.”

Many CAS members have expressed concerns to senior leadership regarding a recent email that sought to influence their vote on the CAS Bylaws proposal that is on the 2021 CAS elections ballot. The email contained misstatements, and we believe it is important to clarify those misstatements.

The 2021 CAS election ballot is now available to be completed online. Voting members (Associates who have been members at least five years and Fellows) will receive an email from our online elections vendor, Elections Online, inviting you to complete the ballot.

The Board of Directors is proposing changes to the CAS Constitution and Bylaws to streamline the governance of the Society. Fellows will be asked to vote on the changes in conjunction with the 2021 CAS elections in August. In putting the proposals on the ballot, the Board is recommending that the Fellows vote in favor of the amendments.

Insurance Business Magazine has included CAS Fellows Janet G. Lindstrom and Katy J. Bradica in their annual list of elite women in insurance. This list recognizes distinguished women for their achievements and initiatives over the past 12 months, including specific examples of their professional accomplishments and contributions to the industry

The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) selected four universities as recipients of the 2021 CAS University Award, an honor created to celebrate universities that share our commitment to fostering the development of the next generation of property and casualty actuaries.

The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) today announced that John Kleine, a sales and strategy leader with over 30 years of experience in business, product, and market development, has joined the CAS as the organization’s first chief growth officer (CGO). In this new role, the CGO will work with CAS executives and business unit leaders to create and implement strategies aimed at maximizing member value through a focus on sustainable organic and inorganic growth and expansion of the CAS footprint in the markets it serves.