Actuarial Science and Risk Management
Actuarial Science at the University of Illinois
Actuarial Science mixes together the perfect blend of statistics, economics, finance, and risk management. This mixture is often in high demand among many different industries, and recruiters see those from the University of Illinois as even more attractive candidates than those from peer institutions.
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Center of Actuarial Excellence
We have been named a Center of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries (SOA), one of a few such programs in the U.S. to be so recognized. The designation is earned by meeting stringent requirements and qualifications regarding the quality of degree program and curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels, faculty composition, connections to industry, and research/scholarship.
Casualty Actuarial Soceiety (CAS) University Award
The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) has also selected the University of Illinois twice as a winner of the prestigious University Award, recognizing its exemplary work in preparing students for a career in the property and casualty insurance industry. The university received an inaugural award from CAS in 2016 and again in 2020.
University-Earned Credit
The University of Illinois is one of several selected schools that offer a wide range of UEC courses. UEC credits assist with traditional SOA exams, guiding students to professional designations.
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Illinois Risk Lab
The Illinois Risk Lab is a research industry-academic collaboration hub, offering discovery-based learning experiences for students and showcasing state-of-the-art research in all areas of Risk Analysis and Advanced Analytics.