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1 Minnesota Casualty Actuarial Symposium (MinnCAS) MCFAM Minnesota Center for Financial & Actuarial Mathematics Presentation Laurie Derechin

2 MCFAM Launched Summer 2010 Within College of Science and Engineering s (CSE) School of Mathematics Houses: University s Actuarial Program Master of Financial Mathematics

3 MCFAM s MISSION Provide best in class education with programs in financial & actuarial mathematics & academic and career advancement support that meets best practices Establish working environment for interactions between MCFAM students, University faculty & financial/actuarial sector. Cross train for well-rounded, industry ready graduates Encourage research on new approaches to industry problems

4 First 2 Years - Some Accomplishments Actuarial student body has increased by 35% vs. a year ago Strong synergies achieved by combining Actuarial & Financial Math disciplines At least 55% of 2012 graduating seniors have already secured Actuarial jobs or internships (many will graduate in 12/2012) The Actuarial curriculum has improved, resulting in higher student/employer satisfaction Industry involvement in MCFAM programs is growing

5 A Brief Report - Current Status of the Actuarial Program at the University of Minnesota

6 Actuarial Program - Numbers About 190 Students 7 instructors teaching core actuarial courses (3 are practicing actuaries) 10 actuaries involved in additional teaching activities 3 advisors (academic & career) Rina Ashkenazi Academic Director, MCFAM, PhD Laurie Derechin Executive Director, MCFAM, MBA Aileen Lyle-Actuarial Lecturer/Advisor, MCFAM FCAS, MAAA 1 Post Doc Elizabeth Kemajou PhD

7 Actuarial Program - Curriculum Course Alignment with Actuarial Exams Course Actuarial Exam MATH 5651 Exam - P Preparatory Workshop - Spring MATH 4065 Exam FM Preparatory Workshop - Fall MATH Exam MLC MATH Exam MFE Courses Approved for VEE Credit Course VEE Topic ECON Economics FINA Corporate Finance ECON 4261 Applied Statistical Methods

8 MATH 4067W Actuarial Mathematics in Practice Launched in Spring 2012 Three 5-week modules led by practicing actuaries Students exposed to real world actuarial problems Excel / VBA is taught and used Course mimics business environment Emphasis on written & oral communication

9 MATH 4067W Actuarial Mathematics in Practice During Spring 2012 actuaries from four companies taught Math 4067W Travelers Allianz Life UHG / Mercer Interested in leading a module? Please contact us!

10 MCFAM Distinguished Lecture Series Launched Fall 2011: Hosts acclaimed scholars & practitioners in the field of Actuarial and Financial Mathematics, October 2011: Dr. Mary Hardy, the CIBC Chair in Financial Risk Management at the University of Waterloo gave a talk titled Divided by a Common Language: Communicating Applied Research in Actuarial Science. March 2012: Dr. Marco Avellaneda from Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, NYU, lectured on "Quantitative Hedge-Funds and Strategies: Myths and Realities". Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences (CIMS)

11 Actuarial Program Research

12 Actuarial Advisory Board Multi-level Board: Strategic/Implementation Teams 20 members, broad base of local insurance/consulting Strategy / guidance once per year full board Implementation Team takes up projects CAE designation process Developed 4067W, Actuarial Seminar (forerunner) Periodic meetings during project implementation

13 Actuarial Program Current Career Development Student Actuary Club; great participation from local industry Mark Wilson: President: 9 Seminars-September to February; involvement local industry Strengths Assessment, Resumes, Career Fair, Interviewing Networking Strategies Personal Branding /Online Portfolios Networking Events; Fall Career Fair at TCF Stadium; 2012 Career Fair: 10/4/12: 1-4PM and 5-8PM TCF 2011Career Fair: 200 students/26 firms & 50 employee reps 2012 Spring Networking Event 40 employer reps/70+ students

14 Actuarial Program Next Steps Career Development Actuarial Mentorship Program Match students with industry mentors Opportunity for students to get real world view from role models Kick Off 10/2012 pilot program Project Leader: Aileen Lyle Company/MCFAM Student Collaboration on Projects Projects involving students/companies For things you don t have time for, but need to get done! Monthly Actuarial Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Address latest trends in the field Guest lecturers and industry leaders

15 Actuarial Program Involvement opportunities Advisory Board Teaching actuarial classes Leading a module in Math 4067W Mentor/co-mentor a student research project Company-sponsored student projects -any kind Actuarial Mentorship Pilot Program Fall 2012 Presentations at Actuary Club Involvement in Actuarial Seminar/Brown Bag Lunch Series Contact Us to Get Started! ashke004@umn.edu, lderechi@umn.edu

16 THANK YOU!!! We do all this in concert with you: The very collaborative, creative and generous Local Actuarial Community. Together We Make It Happen!!!

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