March 05, 2024
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) has announced that Trine University
has qualified for the Bronze Tier within the CAS University Recognition Program.
This program recognizes academic institutions with a demonstrated commitment to preparing property and casualty actuaries through their educational offerings.
The CAS is the world’s only actuarial organization focused exclusively on property and casualty risks, serving over 10,000 members worldwide. CAS members work for insurance companies, educational institutions, state insurance departments, federal government agencies, independent consulting firms, and many other organizations that require management of risk.
The CAS offers three levels of recognition for universities: bronze, silver and gold. Benefits offered through this program are designed to address the specific needs of universities depending on their established tier.
“As Trine’s actuarial science program continues to grow, our partnership with the actuarial societies is vital to our students and their future careers,” said Michael Smith, assistant professor of mathematics at Trine. “This recognition from the Casualty Actuarial Society highlights our continued effort to provide the best possible opportunities for our students.”
Trine University launched its Bachelor of Science in actuarial science degree program in fall 2020.
The program prepares students for a career as an actuary. Graduates have the knowledge and skills to pass the preliminary exams for both the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Society of Actuaries, as well as the foundation needed to prepare to pass the remaining exams offered by the society.
The degree prepares graduates to work in government or for any business that needs to manage financial risk, including insurance companies, consulting firms, large corporations, hospitals, banks and investment firms.
“We are pleased to honor universities through the CAS University Recognition Program,” said Victor Carter-Bey, DM, CEO of the Casualty actuarial Society. “Recognition at the Bronze Tier demonstrates that Trine University is committed to exposing their students to the property and casualty actuarial career path through their participation in the CAS University Liaison, Student Central, Student Ambassador, and Academic Central Programs.”
The CAS University Recognition Program builds upon the former CAS University Award Program introduced in 2016. The university will receive a set of benefits that accompany this honor, including being featured on the official CAS University Recognition Program list on the CAS website.
Trine also is recognized by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) among its Universities and Colleges with Actuarial Programs (UCAP) with introductory curriculum (IC).
Trine University’s Class of 2024 saw 99.1% of its members obtain their desired career outcome within six months of graduation, continuing a 12-year streak of employment and graduate school placement averaging greater than 99%.
Low-income residents or those with disabilities or limited English proficiency can get their taxes prepared and filed electronically at no cost this spring through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program hosted by Trine University.
Trine University has named Tonya Bussema as its new student success coordinator.