Month: March 2025

CAS Spring Student Conference in Toronto – Register Now!

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The Casualty Actuarial Society is thrilled to offer another free student conference at this year’s CAS Spring Meeting! The CAS Student Conference is a unique opportunity for students to learn about the actuarial profession, meet industry leaders, and expand their networks. Taking place in Toronto on May 6, 2025, this one-day event is ideal for university students interested in P&C actuarial work.

Throughout the day, CAS Student Conference attendees will:

  • Meet with practicing actuaries who can offer career guidance, share industry insights, and answer questions about the profession.
  • Network and engage with fellow students and practicing actuaries, building meaningful connections to support their career growth.
  • Attend professional sessions tailored specifically to students.
  • Take advantage of opportunities like a free professional headshot session.

Members of CAS Student Central can register here to attend the conference. Students who are not yet members of CAS Student Central can easily make an account by following these instructions.

There is no cost for students to register to attend the CAS Student Conference at the CAS Spring Meeting. However, attendees are responsible for any travel costs incurred, including transportation and lodging.

Conference Agenda

Time Activity
9:15-9:30 a.m. Registration
9:30-9:45 a.m. Meet and Greet with Travelers Actuaries
9:45-10:45 a.m. Welcome and Introduction to the CAS
10:45-11:00 a.m. Break and Transition
11:00-11:45 a.m. Case Study – Predictive Modeling
11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Professional Headshots
12:15-1:30 p.m. Lunch and Speed-Networking with Mentors
1:30-1:45 p.m. Break and Transition
1:45-2:45 p.m. Bias Measurement and Mitigation in Insurance Pricing – Concurrent Session
2:45-3:15 p.m. Break with Spring Meeting Exhibitors
3:15-3:30 p.m. Break and Transition
3:30-4:30 p.m. Exploring the Quantitative Analysis of Gambling and the Parallels to Insurance
4:30-4:45 p.m. Wrap-Up and Group Picture

If you have any questions, please contact the CAS Student Engagement Coordinator, Meredith Burke, at MBurke@casact.org.

REGISTER NOW!

The 2025 CAS Spring Meeting will be held at the Fairmont Royal York. Please find the full address details below:

Fairmont Royal York
100 Front St W
Toronto, Ontario M5J 1E3

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Apply Now for the 2025 CAS Student Central Summer Program!

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The CAS is now accepting applications for the 2025 Student Central Summer Program! Developed by practicing actuaries, this program is offered in three different formats: the mentor-led program, the East Asia program, and the self-paced option. All three programs are designed to help university students advance their careers through technical and soft skill development.

Mentorship and networking opportunities are additional benefits offered through the mentor-led and East Asia programs.

2025 Mentor-Led Program Details

This eight-week program will run from Monday, June 9 to Friday, August 1. Over the course of eight weeks, participants will gain:

  • Technical Expertise: Deep dive into property and casualty actuarial topics — including pricing, reserving, and data visualization — through engaging weekly modules.
  • Professional Mentorship: Weekly sessions with experienced actuaries who will guide your learning and career growth.
  • Soft Skills Development: Enhance your resume, interview techniques, and professional communication.
  • Real-World Experience: Collaborate in a team-based case competition, addressing a real-life actuarial problem with prizes for winning teams.

Participants will spend approximately 10 to 15 hours a week participating in the program and are expected to attend the program in its eight-week entirety. Presentations and materials will be in English. Successful participants will earn a digital badge from the CAS to showcase their achievement.

What Past Participants Say:

“I thoroughly enjoyed the weekly mentor sessions with my wonderful cohort mates and mentors. I had so much fun sharing and conversing with them about the P&C Insurance industry and gained valuable, which will definitely propel me forward as an Actuary.”

“The CAS Student Central Summer Program was nothing short of a unique and high-quality experience where I got the opportunity to engage in webinars and assignments regarding the topics of Property and Casualty basics – Excel, Data Visualization, Ratemaking, Reserving, Predictive Modeling, and soft skills!”

Who Should Apply?

The program is geared towards university students who are interested in gaining actuarial experience and knowledge of the property and casualty insurance industry. We particularly encourage applications from:

  • Students Without a Summer Internship: If you haven’t secured an internship for the summer of 2025, this program offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience.
  • Students from Non-Actuarial Programs or Those in Actuarial Programs with Limited P&C Exposure: If your school doesn’t offer a dedicated actuarial science program—or if your current curriculum provides limited exposure to property and casualty topics—this program bridges the gap through hands-on learning and real-world applications.

Application Information

Students who are interested should submit their application form by Friday, April 11, at 11:59pm EST. Please note, we require one recommendation submitted within the application for the Mentor-Led program.

Applicants will be notified no later than Monday, May 5, regarding the status of their application.

East Asia Summer Program

If you are located in Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam, please apply to the East Asia Summer Program

The East Asia Summer Program is specially designed for students in the region. It runs for five weeks, from July 6 to August 9. The program covers key general insurance concepts, including pricing, reserving, predicative analytics, reinsurance, IFRS-17, Insurtech, and more.

For more information and application, please visit: CAS Student Central East Asia Summer Program.

Self-Paced Option

For those with limited availability, the CAS Student Central Independent Summer Program is also available. This self-paced alternative runs from June 23 to August 1 and covers the same materials, excluding the case competition and weekly mentor discussions. Interested applicants should complete the CAS Student Central Mentor-led Summer Program application form. Please note that a recommendation is not required for the Independent Summer Program.

The CAS is committed to providing universal access to all of our programs. Any accommodation requests can be submitted during the program enrollment process once admissions notifications have been circulated.

Questions? Please email us at StudentPrograms@casact.org.

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