Actuarial Science

Actuaries are mathematicians who help manage risk by:

• Assessing the likelihood of future events using Mathematics and Statistics
• Finding inventive ways to reduce the likelihood of undesirable events
• Reducing the impact of undesirable events that do occur

There are many careers in Actuarial Science in companies and also in government agencies. Actuaries are certified professionals who have gone through a series of examinations to obtain a professional designation. Actuarial careers are consistently ranked among the top professions in terms of work environment, employment outlook, job security, and salary. There is a lot of good information about careers at  beanactuary.org.

WVU is the only university at West Virginia that is recognized by the  Society of Actuaries to prepare students for the  four preliminary exams.  WVU Actuarial Science Program achieved advanced designation in January 2021.

WVU Mathematics Department has a faculty advisor, Dr. Fang Yang, who works closely with students who wish to take actuarial examinations.

We have many successful graduates who are now working as Actuaries. Click the links below to read their stories.

• A Math and Finance Double Major has Become a Very Successful Actuary 
• A STEM Major with Math Minor Found Successes in WVU Actuarial Science Program 
• Being an Actuary Feels Like the Perfect Fit for Me
• The actuarial science program is a good support system for students that aspire to become an actuary.
• None of my success would be possible without the education I received from the actuarial science program at WVU.
• The actuarial program at WVU provided a direction for me as a young undergraduate in choosing a career path.
• I found a career that makes me look forward to work and what new projects I will be involved with.

WVU also has an active Actuarial Club for students!

WVU Actuarial Science Advisory Board

• Lori Badgett, FSA, MAAA - Transamerica
• Jennifer Chancey, ASA, MAAA - United Bankshares, Inc.
• Daniel DiNinno, FSA, MAAA - Highmark Health
• Lie Ma, FSA, CERA, MAAA -  Athene Life Re
• Michael L. Toothman, FCAS, MAAA -  Actuarial & Consulting Services
• Jill Van Den Bos, ASA, MAAA - Milliman
• Flora Wang, ASA - PSA Financial & Insurance Services
• Raymond B. White, Managing Director- Solenture, LLC.
• Stephen Muldoon, ASA, MAAA- Optima Health