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Description: Write here only if you have personal experience of working as an actuary. Why did you decide to become one? What are ... more

Actuary ... your qualifications? What are the ups and downs of the profession?

Newest Review: ... generally get paid more than the in-house equivalent actuary. As a guide, though, a student actuary could start on £20k - £30k and after half the exams be getting £30k - £50k, and on qualification £50k - £200k+. To get the top bucks here, you have to be either a partner at a consultancy or a very senior figure in a large financial organisation such as a bank or insurance company. ... more

... Frustratingly the jobs section at the back of "The Actuary" - the profession's monthly magazine - have mostly stopped putting salaries on them so it's hard to get a feel for the salaries any more. The more soft skills you have, such as talking, persuading...more

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Actuary: An actuary? Really? Would I know any of your films? (1798 words)
by - written on 28/08/08 (Very useful, 746 readings)
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An actuary? Really? Would I know any of your films? I'm a member of a profession that few have heard of and even fewer have any idea what we do. This review looks at the role of the actuary and whether it could be the career for you, once you know what it actually is - but a behind the scenes look at the profession's website (www.actuaries.org.uk) covers a lot more detail. What is an actuary? ------------------------ The official tag-line for the profession is "making financial sense of the future". Clear? Thought not. Try my versions - how about "Like an accountant but looks into the future rather than the ... Read the complete review

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