For exemplary work completed in 2021, eight Casualty Actuarial Society publications received 12 awards across three association award programs: EXCEL Awards, TRENDY Awards and Communicator Awards.
“The CAS is exceptionally proud to be recognized for our dedication, creativity and innovation in the field by receiving these 12 industry awards,” said CAS CEO Victor Carter-Bey.
Following is the complete listing of awards:
AR’s President’s Message Series 2021
Communicator Award Of Distinction
In March 2021, the CAS launched a new video series on the CAS YouTube Channel as an added enhancement to Actuarial Review’s President’s Message column. In this series designed for career-minded professionals, CAS President Jessica Leong interviews six distinguished actuaries whose work and career paths embody the new Envisioned Future for the CAS. Covering topics well beyond the actuarial industry, the interviews include business, technology and career advice from industry CEOs. Viewers gain a deeper insight into the careers of prominent actuaries through personal anecdotes that make the career more relatable and approachable to a wider audience. To see the videos, visit AR Web Exclusives or the Casualty Actuarial Society YouTube Channel.
Student Central Summer Program
Communicator Award Of Distinction
Silver Trendy Award From Association Trends For E-Learning And Live Training
The Student Central Summer Program had a second fruitful year in 2021. The CAS Staff and volunteers ran this eight-week program that covered a variety of actuarial skills and offered mentoring by 72 seasoned actuaries. Out of 399 applicants, 246 were admitted into the mentor-led program and the remaining applicants were offered an independent-study version of the program. The mentor-led students, who represented 17 countries and 153 universities, were organized into 35 cohorts that met weekly. The program included 20 online seminar presentations and 12 mock interviews. Volunteers included nine “Ask an Actuary” panelists and 18 case competition judges.
CAS Spotlight on Diversity Infographics
Bronze Excel Award In Diversity And Inclusion Initiatives
Communicator Award Of Distinction
As part of the CAS Strategic Approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I), the CAS committed to setting concrete goals and maintaining transparency and accountability on progress on its DE&I initiatives. To this end, a set of detailed demographic metrics were built for CAS members and candidates that are designed to help understand the current state of diversity in the CAS, set goals and track changes over time.
Foundations of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Series Mini-Training on Race/Gender/Meritocracy
Silver Excel Award In Diversity And Inclusion Initiatives
Communicator Award Of Distinction
CAS DE&I Staff Actuary Mallika Bender, FCAS, MAAA, took to the small screen in part one of this two-part video series. Presented to CAS members and leaders, the series concerns the issues underlying diversity efforts and tactics with the goal of deepening understanding and clearing up common misconceptions.
Actuaries in Community Social Media Campaign
Gold Trendy Award From Association Trends For Social Media Campaign
Communicator Award Of Distinction
In June 2021, the Actuaries in Community Campaign highlighted CAS members doing work in their communities on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter platforms using the hashtag #ActuariesinCOMMUNITY. We highlighted partner organizations enhancing the actuarial field, peer-submitted features of actuaries’ civic excellence and personal profiles of our members. This campaign showcased the diverse ways in which actuaries are often involved in acts of service for their communities, be it actuarially related or not.
National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM) Social Media Campaign
Communicator Award Of Distinction
A year ago in September, the CAS ran its first-ever social media campaign for National Hispanic Heritage Month, which commemorates and encourages the study, observance and celebration of Hispanic independence. Using the hashtag #NHHMxCAS, the “NHHMxCAS” campaign ran from September 15 to October 15 and highlighted exceptional Hispanic actuaries in a variety of creative ways. Concluding the campaign, Ana Mata, FCAS, shared her journey to become an actuary on the CAS Roundtable Blog.
Individual-Infographic for Branded Content “CAS Career and Workplace Survey Infographic”
Communicator Award Of Distinction
In 2021 the CAS surveyed members of CAS Student Central, the CAS’s membership program for university students, for insight into virtual recruitment practices. The survey results were released as an infographic with key information for actuarial hiring managers, candidate program coordinators and recruiters about the career preferences for the actuarial talent pipeline. The survey drew on responses from 362 participants from 105 universities and covered a variety of recruitment topics, including recruiting in a virtual world, and what students are seeking from employers in the current environment.
CAS Website Redesign
Communicator Award Of Distinction
After more than a year of development, the new CAS website offered our members, candidates and other stakeholders a better user experience across a wide range of features. Redesigning and launching the new website involved a team of 40 volunteers, from candidates to members, who shared their perspectives and provided feedback through the project.