Event Archive
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Actuarial Program Events
2013
Meet the Firms
2013 Meet the Firms event will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 6-8 p.m. in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center on campus of Illinois State University, in Normal, Illinois. Campus map can be found at: http://www.IllinoisState.edu/map/. This event was an opportunity for actuarial employers to present themselves to students and collect students' resumes for internships and jobs. Employers can always contact Ms. Susan Mitchell, tel. 309-438-7797, fax 309-438-5866, or Dr. Krzysztof Ostaszewski, with any questions. Registration for employers was available online at: https://survey.lilt.ilstu.edu/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=9211487.
2013 Research Event: Lecture by Professor James M. Carson
The 2013 Research Event of the Actuarial Program of Illinois State University was a lecture by James M. Carson of the University of Georgia on moral hazard (arson). Professor Carson is the Amos Professor of Insurance at the University oif Georgia, and was previiously at Florida State University (2001-2011) and Illinois State University (1993-2001). The lecture was held at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2013, in State Farm Hall of Business Caterpillar Auditorium, i.e., room 139.
2013 Actuarial Banquet
The 2013 Actuarial Banquet for actuarial students at Illinois State University was held on Monday, April 22, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. in the Bloomington/Normal Marriott Hotel. Mr. Chad Kleindorfer, FSA, alumnus of our program and an actuary at Reinsurance Group of America was the speaker at our banquet.
Election of 2013/2014 Officers and Bowling Night
The Actuarial Club held its elections for the 2013/2014 Club officers on Monday, April 15, 2013, in room 401 in Stevenson Hall at 6 p.m. Following the election, there was a night of bowling at the Bowling and Billiards Center at the Bone Student Center, 6:30 -- 8:30 p.m.
Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Night
On Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Stevenson Hall room 401A, in the time period 6:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m., the Actuarial Club hosted a Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Night, during which Luann Anderson and a group of actuaries from Pinnacle Actuarial Resources spoke to interested students.
Country Financial Night
On Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Stevenson Hall room 401A, in the time period 7:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m., the Actuarial Club hosted a Country Financial Night, during which actuaries from Country Financial, Aaron Hillebrandt, David Prevo, Michael Suess, and Matthew Erickson spoke to interested students.
State Farm Night
On Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Stevenson Hall room 401, in the time period 6:00 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m., the Actuarial Club hosted a State Farm Night, during which actuaries from State Farm, Angela Sparks and Will Nussbaum spoke to interested students.
Internship Forum
On Tuesday, February 26, 2013, in Stevenson Hall room 401, in the time period 7:00 p.m. -- 8:30 p.m., the Actuarial Club hosted an Internship Forum, during which our students who have had actuarial internships shared their advice and experience with all interested students.
Visit by Mercer
On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at 7 p.m. in Stevenson Hall room 401, the Actuarial Program and the Actuarial Club hosted a visit by actuaries from Mercer, who discussed work in a consulting company, and what their own jobs and careers were like.
Presentation about our Actuarial Program by Dr. Krzysztof Ostaszewski, FSA, FSAS, CERA, CFA, MAAA
On Thursday, January 24, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. in Stevenson Hall room 401, the Actuarial Program and the Actuarial Club hosted a presentation by Dr. Krzysztof Ostaszewski on how the program supports our students.
2012
Actuarial Club Bowling Night
On Tuesday, December 4, 2012, the Actuarial Club will be hosting their Annual Bowling Night social, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Bowling and Billiard Center on campus. All interested students are welcome.
Presentation "How to Pass Actuarial Exams" by Mr. Brandon Stevens
On Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in Stevenson Hall room 401, the Actuarial Program and the Actuarial Club hosted a presentation by Mr. Brandon Stevens,who discussed actuarial exams preparation techniques. Mr. Stevens' presentation is here.
Presentation on Catastrophe Insurance by Richard Bill, FCAS, consultant, alumnus of our program and former Chief Actuary at Country Financial
On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at 7 p.m. in Stevenson Hall room 401A, the Actuarial Program and the Actuarial Club hosted a visit by Mr. Richard Bill, FCAS, MAAA, our alumnus, a consultant, former Chief Actuary at Country Financial, who spoke on catastrophe insurance. The files of Mr. Bill's presentatiuon can be downloaded here and here.
Presentation by Luann Anderson of Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, on preparing for your career
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in Stevenson Hall room 401, the Actuarial Program and the Actuarial Club hosted a visit by Ms. Luann Anderson of Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, who spoke about preparing a resume, preparing for interviews and planning an actuarial career.
Presentation by Erich Brandt, FCAS, MAAA, Actuary at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, on Alumni Day
On Friday, October 5, 2012, at 2 p.m. in Stevenson Hall room 401, the Actuarial Program and the Actuarial Club hoste a visit by Mr. Erich Brandt, FCAS, MAAA, actuary at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, an alumnus of our program, as a part of celebration of Alumni Day at Illinois State University.
Presentation on Telematics by Jay Hieb, FCAS, MAAA, Actuary at State Farm Insurance
On Monday, October 1, 2012, at 7 p.m. in Stevenson Hall room 401, the Actuarial Program and the Actuarial Club hosted a visit by Mr. Jay Hieb, FCAS, MAAA, actuary at State Farm Insurance, who made a presentation about Telematics.
High School Actuarial Career Fairs
The 2012 Actuarial Career Fairs were held on Wednesday, September 24, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois, and Monday, October 1, 2012 in Normal, Illinois. These annual fairs are primarily intended for high school students, but are open to college students, and anyone else seeking to learn about the actuarial career. These are not employment events, but rather meetings designed to provide information about the actuarial career. No resumes are accepted. The events were held:
- Monday, September 24, 2012, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Chicago office of Illinois State University, 150 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1590, in Chicago, Illinois. Directions to the site can be found at http://chicagooffice.illinoisstate.edu/directions/. Actuaries from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois were present.
- Monday, October 1, 2012, 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Old Main Room in the Bone Student Center on campus of Illinois State University, in Normal, Illinois. Campus map can be found at: http://www.IllinoisState.edu/map/. Actuaries from State Farm and Country Financial were present.
Students and educators interested in this event were asked to register at this web site: http://www.beanactuary.org/study/?fa=isufair
These events are organized by the Actuarial Program of Illinois State University, and they received support from the Chicago Actuarial Association, the Casualty Actuarial Society, the Midwestern Actuarial Forum, and the Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services,
Presentation on Catastrophe Modeling by Minchong Mao, FCAS, ASA, MAAA, Actuary at State Farm Insurance
On Thursday, September 20, 2012, at 7 p.m. in Stevenson Hall room 401, the Actuarial Program and the Actuarial Club hosted a visit by Ms. Minchong Mao, FCAS, ASA, MAAA, actuary at State Farm Insurance, who made a presentation about Catastrophe Modeling.
Visit by RLI Insurance
On Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at 6 p.m. in Stevenson Hall room 401, the Actuarial Program and the Actuarial Club hosted a visit by actuaries from RLI Insurance.
Meet the Firms
2012 Meet the Firms event was held Monday, September 17, 2012, 6-8 p.m. in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center on campus of Illinois State University, in Normal, Illinois. Campus map can be found at: http://www.IllinoisState.edu/map/. This event was an opportunity for actuarial employers to present themselves to students and collect students' resumes for internships and jobs. Employers can always contact Ms. Susan Mitchell, tel. 309-438-7797, fax 309-438-5866, or Dr. Krzysztof Ostaszewski, with any questions. Registration for employers was available online at: https://survey.lilt.ilstu.edu/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=9211487.
The following employers participated: Actex, Allstate, Auto-Owners Insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Chartis Insurance, Country Financial,, Horace Mann, Humana, Illinois Department of Insurance, Liberty Mutual, Mercer, Northwestern Mutual, Nyhart Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Reinsurance Group of America, RLI Insurance, State Farm, Travelers, TowersWatson, Trustmark, The Warranty Group, WellPoint, Zurich.
Presentation on Asset-Liability Management by Dr. Wei Hao, FSA, MAAA, Actuary at State Farm Insurance
On Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at 7 p.m. in Stevenson Hall room 401, the Actuarial Program and the Actuarial Club hosted a visit by Dr. Wei Hao. FSA, MAAA, actuary at State Farm Insurance, who made a presentation about asset-liability management in practice.
Actuarial Club Picnic
On Sunday, September 9, 2012, at 1 p.m. in People's Park on campus of Illinois State University, the Actuarial Club hosted a picnic.
Advice on preparing a good resume from State Farm actuaries
On Thursday, September 6, 2012, at 6 p.m. in Stevenson Hall room 325, Corin Chapman, FSA, MAAA and Jim Gallagher, ACAS, MAAA, actuaries from State Farm, explained how to prepare a good resume, and reviewed and critiqued resumes of our students.
Presentation about our Actuarial Program by Dr. Krzysztof Ostaszewski, FSA, FSAS, CERA, CFA, MAAA
On Monday, August 27, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in Stevenson Hall room 401A, the Actuarial Program and the Actuarial Club hosted a presentation about our Actuarial Program by Dr. Krzysztof Ostaszewski on how the program supports our students.
2012 Research Event: Lecture by Professor Etti Baranoff on Systemic Risk
The 2012 Research Event of the Actuarial Program of Illinois State University was a lecture by Professor Etti Baranoff of Virginia Commonwealth University on systemic risk. Professor Baranoff is also the Research Director for Insurance and Finance at the Geneva Association, the International Association for the Study of Risk and insurance Economics. The lecture was held at 4 p.m. on May 11, 2012, in State Farm Hall of Business Caterpillar Auditorium, i.e., room 139.
Election of 2012/2013 Officers and Bowling Night
The Actuarial Club held its elections for the 2012/2013 Club officers on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in room 401 in Stevenson Hall at 6 p.m. Following the election, there was a night of bowling at the Bowling and Billiards Center at the Bone Student Center.
2012 Actuarial Banquet
The 2012 Actuarial Banquet for actuarial students at Illinois State University was held on Friday, April 20, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. in the Bloomington/Normal Marriott Hotel. Mr. Roderick Ebert, FSA, alumnus of our program and an actuary at Country Financial, was the speaker at our banquet.
Actuarial Club meeting with Mr. David Moore, FCAS
On Friday, April 20, 2012 , at 1 p.m.,, in room 401 of Stevenson Hall, The Actuarial Club hosted a meeting of students with Mr. David Moore, FCAS, an alumnus of our program, who is an actuary at CNA Insurance.
Actuarial Club Internship Presentation Night
On Tuesday, April 10, 2012 , at 7 p.m.,, in room 401A of Stevenson Hall, The Actuarial Club hosted an Actuarial Club Internship Presentation Night, where interested students can learn everything they need to know about actuarial internships.
Actuarial Club meeting with Mr. Martin Birkenheier, FCAS, Aktuar DAV
On Thursday, March 29, 2012 , at 4 p.m., in room 401 of Stevenson Hall, The Actuarial Club hosted a meeting of students with Mr. Martin Birkenheier, FCAS, Aktuar DAV, an alumnus of our program, who is an actuary at Ergo Insurance Group in Germany.
Actuarial Club meeting with Mr. Erich Brandt, FCAS
On Monday, February 27, 2012, at 6 p.m.,, in room 401 of Stevenson Hall, The Actuarial Club hosted a meeting of students with Mr. Erich Brandt, FCAS, an alumnus of our program, who is an actuary at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources.
Actuarial Club meeting with Dr. Krzysztof Ostaszewski
On Tuesday, January 25, 2012, at 6 p.m. in room 401A of Stevenson Hall, Dr. Krzysztof Ostaszewski, Actuarial Program Director, spoke about resources available to students at the web site of the program and about online study resources. Issues regarding undergraduate and graduate advising were also discussed.