[[Actuarial Notes Wiki|Wiki]] / [[Actuarial Glossary]] / **Actuary** ## Definition - An **Actuary** is a business professional who deals with the financial impact of [[risk]] and uncertainty. ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179985)) - Actuaries measure and manage risk. ([SOA](https://www.soa.org/future-actuaries/what-is-an-actuary)) - Actuaries assess the financial consequences of risks and use mathematics, statistics and financial theory to analyze and determine the financial impact of uncertain future events. ([IRS](https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/what-is-an-actuary-a-brief-overview)) ## Where can I learn more about Actuaries? - [What is a Property and Casualty Actuary?](https://www.casstudentcentral.org/about-our-profession/what-is-a-property-and-casualty-actuary/) - CAS - [Actuary in Canada - Job Description](https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/occupation/5435/ca) - Government of Canada - [What Actuaries Do](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/Math/Actuaries.htm#tab-2) - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistis