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8 years agoContributor-Level 9
An actuary in India typically works in the following fields:-
Life Insurance
Consultants
Investments
Government
General Insurance
Health Insurance
Reinsurance Companies
Pension Funds
Academics
Risk Management
Duties of Actuaries:-
Actuaries typically do the following:-
- Compile statistical data and other information for further analysis.
- Estimate the probability and likely economic cost of an event such as death, sickness, an accident, or a natural disaster.
- Design, test, and administer insurance policies, investments, pension plans, and other business strategies to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
- Produce charts, tables,
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Scholar-Level 16
A degree in Actuarial Science is globally recognized and provides a zero unemployment profession. The cost of studying is also low. Truly this makes
Actuarial Science a smart career.
After clearing 1 to 2 papers, the candidates are normally absorbed as actuarial
analysts (with a handsome stipend) in the insurance companies KPOs etc.
Actuaries deal primarily in the financial sector. Actuaries and actuarial trainees
are employed by the following national and international organizations:
Insurance companies [be it private or public- life or general or Reinsurance]Firms of Consulting ActuariesAuthorities like IRDA, PFRDA & TAC.Asset Liabili
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Guide-Level 11
CA: It has four groups and four paper for each group. Three years long articleship after 2 groups. First two groups are considered easy, while the 3rd and 4th one can pose some challenge. The groups can be given at 6 months gap. After articleship, you get time to prepare for 3rd and 4th group.
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Guide-Level 13
Yes, a commerce student can also pursue actuarial. There isn't any restriction.
All the best.
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Scholar-Level 17
Hard Work is the best course to get fame, money and facilities. You have to do hard work in every field. You can do actuarial science and engineering easily but it's very very difficult to be a jet pilot. You have to work very hard.
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