In honor of Women’s History Month in the United States, celebrated each year in March, CAS members are encouraged to learn more about the Network of Actuarial Women and Allies (NAWA). NAWA is dedicated to connecting and empowering women in the actuarial profession, regardless of their backgrounds, races, ethnicities or life circumstances. As part of their mission, NAWA has joined forces with the CAS, the SOA and the Academy to produce a “Barriers to Entry and Success Report.” The goal of this report is not only to identify and educate the profession on barriers that exist for women to enter or succeed in the actuarial profession but also to help influence actions aimed at closing those gaps. As the research for this report aims to take both a qualitative and quantitative approach, NAWA will be looking for actuaries throughout the industry to share their perspectives and experiences as they develop insights for this report. Please keep an eye out for opportunities to participate and contribute your perspectives to this research.
NAWA is also excited to celebrate Women’s History Month throughout March! Become a member (all gender identities are welcome), follow NAWA on LinkedIn or visit www.NawaActuaries.org for more information on how to join the celebration through upcoming events and for the latest episodes of their new podcast, Real Actuarial Women (RAW).
