Actuaries play an important role in today’s world. They are business executives, professionally trained in the mathematical sciences, who specialize in evaluating financial risk. Determining the level of risk allows actuaries to design, analyze, price, and refine insurance programs that meet society’s needs.

Careers Iowa graduates have job placement rates ranging from 86-100 percent, depending on their area of study, and our Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs. Most actuaries are employed by insurance companies or employee benefits consulting firms. They have responsibilities related to all phases of product development and maintenance for their companies.