Professionals who analyze the financial consequences of risk. Social Security actuaries make projections about population, immigration, life expectancy, economic growth, inflation and productivity growth.
Insurance professionals who perform the mathematical analysis necessary for setting insurance premium rates.
An actuary is an expert human computer who applies mathematical theories of probabilities and statistical techniques in risk calculation. Previously seen only in relation to life assurance, we now know we need general insurance actuaries, particularly in relation to loss reserving and premium calculations.
Insurance company employees who perform all of the calculations needed to ensure that the company's products are mathematically sound.
Professionals who work for insurance companies and evaluate your application and medical records to project how long you will live.
People employed by an insurance company to compute expected losses and to calculate the cost of premiums.
Professional "odds-makers" who study life expectancy or mortality rates for insurance purposes.