Non-traditional actuarial opportunities

For students preparing to be actuaries, the most commonly known opportunities are traditional roles in insurance and consulting. Professional development at the university level must reflect the demands placed on the careers for which students are preparing for. To be prepared to fill an entry-level actuarial role upon graduation, emphasis is deservingly placed on these traditional roles as well as the exams and intensive analytical background needed to obtain them. However, there is an ever-increasing demand now placed on actuaries to fulfill roles beyond the traditional ones. Soft skills such as leadership and communication are just as important. With a greater scope of demands being placed on actuaries, there exist opportunities beyond the traditional roles which are so strongly articulated at the university level. This thesis discusses academic preparation, some descriptions of what some traditional versus nontraditional roles are, how traditional actuaries become non-traditional ones, and discussion of how students can prepare to get the most out of their career.Thesis (B.?)Honors Colleg