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At first glance, generative AI sounds like something out of science fiction: a seemingly all-knowing computer that can answer any question that it is posed. It can do everything from writing code to composing a poem to answering trivia questions. Some even worry that it will one day replace white collar jobs. It’s clear that generative AI is a powerful new technology. But new technologies also pose challenges for actuaries that should be considered before being applied in a wider context.
As 2024 comes to a close, the Candidate Advocate Working Group (CAWG) is taking a moment to reflect on what has truly been an outstanding year. It’s been a year filled with growth, collaboration and a deep commitment to supporting the voices of candidates across the CAS community.
Dear CAS Community,
As we prepare for the launch of the new CAS Portal, our new and improved e-commerce platform and user database, we want to provide important updates to ensure a smooth transition:
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The Casualty Actuarial Society’s (CAS) Reinsurance Working Group is offering up to $75,000 for a research project that advances the quantitative estimation and prediction of specific aspects of social inflation for at least one insurance line. Proposals are due Monday, January 27, 2025.
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Registration is now open only for candidates with the following prerequisites:
The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the CAS Portal, our new and improved e-commerce platform and user database. Designed to better serve the needs of the CAS community, the CAS Portal will provide a cleaner, more intuitive interface, advanced tools, and enhanced functionality to simplify your online interactions with the CAS. This includes registering for exams and events, paying dues, volunteering, and much more.
June 4-6, 2025
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Washington D.C. Waterfront, National Harbor
Deadline: January 10, 2025
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Given an image, it's the visual that delivers the impact, not the RGB code (e.g., 0, 180, 0). Actuaries solve problems with numbers, but the message of the solution can be amplified or demystified through good visualizations. This session explores various types of plots and their use cases in several actuarial contexts. We will also attempt to collectively find the kind of plot(s) and some best practices that best communicate the intended message via interactive polling from the audience.
Take advantage of this one-day virtual seminar on underwriting and pricing topics. This virtual seminar features five sessions, each consisting of an engaging presentation and discussions with speakers and other attendees. Please see the “Sessions” section below for session descriptions, learning objectives, and speaker biographies.
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Registration is now open for all qualified candidates.
To be eligible for the Course on Professionalism you must meet one of the following sets of criteria:
Thank you to all candidates who participated in the October/November 2024 exam administration.
Candidates who took exams MAS-I or MAS-II can expect to receive their exam results on December 10 between 10am-11am ET.
Candidates who took Exams 5, 6U, 6C, 6I, and/or 8 can expect to receive their results the week of December 16th. An exact date and time will be communicated prior to the release date.
Registration is now closed
The CAS has released its schedule of 2025 examinations, which will be administered via computer-based testing at Pearson VUE Professional Centers. The CAS is excited to announce a significant expansion in the frequency of its examination administrations starting in 2025.
