Tentative Calendar

Note: Dates and times are tentative and subject to change. Please refer to our Schedule of Events at the bottom of the page for more details. All times listed are in Pacific Time.

Spring Quarter Schedule of Events

Actuarial Pathway Session
Thursday, June 1st, 2023

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We hope you are doing well! We are excited to announce an Actuarial Pathway info session with Travis Burton, who is also an Associate of the Society of Actuaries and a Member of the American Actuarial Academy on June 1st at 6:00 PM in MS 6627. In this workshop, Travis will discuss the ASA pathway, interview, resume and career tips. Don't miss out an early opportunity to prepare for recruitment!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thur., Jun. 1
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Click here to RSVP

Data Cleaning with Excel Workshop
Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

a meeting
We hope you are doing well! We are excited to announce a Data Cleaning with Excel workshop this Tuesday, April 18th at 6:00 PM in MS 6627. In this workshop, we'll cover lesser known Excel functions and tools. We will cover how to reformat messy data into a workable table, and we will then demonstrate how to present trends in a more readable fashion. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Apr. 18
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to Download the Excel File
Click here to RSVP

VBA Workshop
Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

a meeting
We hope you are doing well! We will be hosting an introduction to VBA workshop on Tuesday 4/11 at 6:00 PM at MS 6627. VBA is a great skill to have as an actuary and definitely a plus to have on your resume If you don't already have Excel, UCLA students can download it by following th Instructions sent out in the email. No programming experience will be required, but the concepts may be easier to grasp with PIC 10A knowledge. However, we will assume an understanding of basic Excel functions. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Apr. 11
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to Download the Excel File Solution
Click here to Download the Slidedeck

Introduction to Insurance Workshop
Thursday, April 6th, 2023

a meeting
We will be hosting the Introduction to Insurance Workshop this Thursday at 6:00PM in MS 6627. We highly recommend you to attend as we will cover some important and fundamental knowledge about insurance products. Some of the topics that we will cover include: Insurance terminologies, Pricing and Reserving, Brief Overview of Claim Cycle, and Common Insurance Products.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thurs., Apr. 6
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to see the deck

Introduction to Insurance Workshop
Thursday, April 6th, 2023

a meeting
We will be hosting the Introduction to Insurance Workshop this Thursday at 6:00PM in MS 6627. We highly recommend you to attend as we will cover some important and fundamental knowledge about insurance products. Some of the topics that we will cover include: Insurance terminologies, Pricing and Reserving, Brief Overview of Claim Cycle, and Common Insurance Products.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thurs., Apr. 6
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to see the deck

Winter Quarter Schedule of Events

Case Competition Technical Skills
Tuesday, January 10, 2023

a meeting
We will be covering applications of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint in case competitions. We will first present simple examples illustrating useful formulas and functionality within Excel (including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, data visualization, and more). We will then shift over to a discussion on how to create a compelling presentation of your results. This is highly recommended for all interested participants, but especially for first-time case competition participants!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Jan. 10
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual


Click here to download the Excel file

Case Competition Introduction
Wednesday, January 11, 2023

a meeting
We will be covering applications of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint in case competitions. We will first present simple examples illustrating useful formulas and functionality within Excel (including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, data visualization, and more). We will then shift over to a discussion on how to create a compelling presentation of your results. This is highly recommended for all interested participants, but especially for first-time case competition participants!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Wed., Jan. 11
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Actuarial Exam Workshop
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

a meeting
Whether you're curious what the exam process is like (including some of the recent changes that took place that may concern you) or you want some concrete tips and suggestions because you're sitting for an exam soon, we highly recommend you attend. We will introduce the preliminary (joint) SOA/CAS exams, discuss the exam registration process, and cover some recommended study tips and potential study resources.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tue., Jan. 31
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual


Click here to see the deck

Coaching Actuaries Workshop
Thursday, Feburary 9, 2023

a meeting
We will be hosting a Coaching Actuaries Preferred Club Welcome and Tutorial Workshop on Tuesday, February 9th, in MS 6627 at 6PM. If you're studying or (planning to study) for an actuarial exam, this is a great opportunity to learn more about Coaching Actuaries as an actuarial exam preparation tool and the various study resources they have to offer. We will be going over the different Coaching Actuaries study products, how to use Adapt, and club benefits and discounts. Free stickers will be given out too!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thur., Feb. 9
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual


Click here to see the deck

Intro to R Workshop
Thursday, Feburary 16th, 2023

a meeting
We are hosting an Introduction to R workshop this Thursday at 6 pm in MS 6627. If you are interested, please RSVP here. Please remember to install R and RStudio before coming to the workshop. Detail can be found in the email sent out to members.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thur., Feb. 16
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual


Click here for the R file(available after the workshop)

Demonstration of Actuarial Math
Tuesday, Feburary 21, 2023

a meeting
We are hosting a Health Insurance Workshop presented by our alumnus Lorenz Glaza from Kaiser Permanente! Mr. Glaza will be presenting a Demonstration of Actuarial Math next Tuesday, 2/21 at 6:00 PM in MS 6627. The workshop aims to demonstrate basic actuarial principles in pricing health insurance and how material learned in class and for exams apply to real-life work. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Feb. 21
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual


Click here to RSVP

Fall Quarter Schedule of Events

First General Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, September 21, 2022

a meeting
Welcome to the Bruin Actuarial Society! Our first meeting will be Wednesday, 9/21 at 6 PM PDT. During the meeting, we will discuss the actuarial career, BAS events, relevant majors and minors, actuarial exams, and more. We will conclude by presenting key information about the upcoming events and deadlines. After the presentation, there will be time to ask questions and speak with the officers. We look forward to meeting everyone!

Location: Zoom
Date: Wed., Sep. 21
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Here is the Zoom Link
Click here to see the deck

First General Meeting (In Person)
Friday, September 23, 2022

a meeting
Welcome to the Bruin Actuarial Society! The in person version of our first meeting will be Friday, 9/23 at 6 PM PDT. During the meeting, we will discuss the actuarial career, BAS events, relevant majors and minors, actuarial exams, and more. Professor Kye will be joining us to talk about actuarial courses at UCLA too! We will conclude by presenting key information about the upcoming events and deadlines. After the presentation, there will be time to ask questions and speak with the officers. We look forward to meeting everyone!

Location: MS 5200
Date: Fri., Sep. 23
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to see the deck

Career Fair Prep and Resume Workshop (Online)
Monday, September 26, 2022

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We will be hosting a preparation workshop for the Career Fair on 9/26 6 PM PDT over Zoom. During the workshops, we will be giving resume tips, talking about how to speak to firm representatives, dress code, and more! Attendance to either this virtual workshop or the in person workshop on 9/27 is required for Career Fair attendees.

After the prep workshop, we will like to offer an opportunity for our members to learn how to create an effective resume in preparation for the Career Fair. We will be going over general tips, overall structure, and a guide to strong bullet points. You may also bring your resume for critique.

Zoom Link: Zoom
Date: Mon., Sep. 26
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Here is the Zoom Link
Click here to see the deck for the Career Fair Preparation Workshop.
Click here to see the deck for the Resume Workshop.

Career Fair Prep and Resume Workshop (In Person)
Tuesday, September 27, 2022

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We will be hosting a preparation workshop for the Career Fair on 9/27 at 6 PM PDT in MS 6627. During the workshops, we will be giving resume tips, talking about how to speak to firm representatives, dress code, and more! Attendance to either this in person workshop or the virtual workshop on 9/26 is required for Career Fair attendees.

After the prep workshop, we will like to offer an opportunity for our members to learn how to create an effective resume in preparation for the Career Fair. We will be going over general tips, overall structure, and a guide to strong bullet points. You may also bring your resume for critique.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Sep. 27
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to see the deck for the Career Fair Preparation Workshop.
Click here to see the deck for the Resume Workshop.

Actuarial 101 and Recruitment Preparation
Friday, September 30, 2022

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This workshop will be hosted by Ziruo Wang, FCAS, MAAA from Aon. He will introduce the Property and Casualty Actuarial Career and provide essential career development tips for first year to fourth year students. This workshop will be extremely helpful with recruitment season coming up, and we strongly recommend attending!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Fri., Sep. 30
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to see the deck

Willis Towers Watson Info Session
Thursday, October 6, 2022

a meeting
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) will be hosting an Info Session with BAS members for potential summer internship/full-time position recruitment. This is an unparalleled opportunity to meet and network 1:1 with WTW's representatives from their LA offices, specifically their Retirement group, and to make a good first impression to differentiate yourself from the crowd of applicants.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thurs., Oct. 6
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: No Restrictions

Interviewing Workshop
Tuesday, October 11, 2022

a meeting
In preparation for the interviews that you may be attending in the coming weeks, we will be hosting the Interviewing Workshop. We will discuss the different types of interviews and how to prepare for them accordingly by going over common interview questions and approaches to tackle them.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Oct. 11
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to see the deck

Santa Barbara Actuaries Info Session
Thursday, October 13, 2022

a meeting
Santa Barbara Actuaries will be hosting a virtual information session through Zoom. We encourage all students interested in learning more about this firm to attend! Santa Barbara Actuaries is a healthcare and actuarial consulting firm specializing in predictive modeling and analytics. This is a great opportunity for those interested in the intersection between actuarial concepts and data science.

Location: Zoom
Date: Thurs., Oct. 13
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Business Casual
Here is the Zoom Link

Coaching Actuaries Tutorial Workshop
Tuesday, October 18, 2022

a meeting
We will be hosting a Coaching Actuaries Preferred Club Welcome and Tutorial Workshop on Tuesday, October 18th, in MS 6627 at 6PM. If you're studying or (planning to study) for an actuarial exam, this is a great opportunity to learn more about Coaching Actuaries as an actuarial exam preparation tool and the various study resources they have to offer. We will be going over the different Coaching Actuaries study products, how to use Adapt, and club benefits and discounts. Free stickers will be given out too!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Oct. 18
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to see the deck

Mentorship Mixer
Thursday, October 20, 2022

a meeting
This is a reminder that we will be hosting our annual Mentorship Mixer this Thursday, 10/20 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM PST in the Student Math Center (MS 3974). There will be pizza and drinks provided. We highly recommend this event to underclassmen and transfers, as it is a great way to connect with officers and experienced seniors. Your mentor will serve as a resource for you to learn more about the steps you should be taking as a UCLA student to pursue an actuarial career, whether you have questions about studying for exams, recruiting for internships, or taking UCLA courses.

Location: MS 3974
Date: Thurs., Oct. 20
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

First-Year/Transfers Workshop
Tuesday, October 25, 2022

a meeting
Interested in the actuarial profession? Still have no idea what career you want to pursue? Come to our First-Year Workshop! In this workshop, we will go over what an actuary does, exam structure, resources available at UCLA for this career, and much more. We encourage freshmen and first-year transfers to attend, but this workshop is also helpful to other students who are interested in this profession.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Oct. 25
Time: 6:30 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to see the deck

International Student Workshop
Tuesday, October 25, 2022

a meeting
If you are an international student at UCLA who is interested in becoming an actuary, come to our annual International Student Workshop! You will gain insights on how to search for internships and/or full-time opportunities in the U.S. or overseas as an international student, on top of current legislation regarding CPT, OPT, and H-1B Visas. *Note that the International Student Workshop will start shortly after the First Year Workshop*

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Oct. 25
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

The Infinite Actuary Info Session
Thursday, October 27, 2022

a meeting
We are excited to announce that The Infinite Actuary is sponsoring us this year! The Infinite Actuary has created comprehensive online courses that have helped thousands of students simplify studying for actuarial exams over the past 15 years. This modern learning platform offers video lessons, practice problems, sample exams, digital flashcards, and more. A TIA representative will be joining us virtually to discuss what TIA offers and to answer any questions. There will be TIA promotional gear for all attending students, and 1 lucky student will be selected during the meeting to receive free access to TIA's Exam P or FM Online Course! Dinner will be provided as well. Please RSVP if you are interested in attending

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thurs., Oct. 27
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to RSVP

Actuarial Field Workshop
Tuesday, November 1, 2022

a meeting
If you are trying to learn more about what career opportunities you may explore as an actuary, then this workshop is for you! This event is highly recommended for first-years and those who are applying for Summer Internship 20223 and any students who are curious about what exactly an actuary does and what kind of career you can build as an actuary. We will discuss the various lines of business (P&C, health, life, retirement) and compare insurance and consulting roles in the industry.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Nov. 1
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to see the deck

Basic Excel Workshop
Tuesday, November 8, 2022

a meeting
If you want to start learning how to use Excel as more than a way to store data, this is the workshop for you! Excel is the most widely used program for data analysis in the actuarial industry, so proficiency in Excel will prepare you to succeed in the workforce. Having basic Excel skills will also be helpful for our Winter Case Competition in January, which is a valuable opportunity to gain relevant experience and industry knowledge that will give you a leg up in recruiting. This workshop will cover basic functions including IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF, INDEX, MATCH, and Tables. If you are interested in attending Basic Excel Workshop, please RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you at our workshop on Tuesday!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Nov. 8
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to RSVP
Click here to Download the Excel File

Intermediate Excel Workshop
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

a meeting
Do you want to push your Excel skills to the next level? Join us for our Intermediate Excel Workshop! We will go over advanced functionalities such as PivotTable, Solver and Data Visulization. These skills will be necessary for being a strong actuarial candidate for recruiters. You will be using the functions and formulas learned in this workshop during most actuarial internships and case competitions. Make sure to download the Solver add-in on Excel beforehand.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Nov. 15
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to RSVP
Click here to Download the Excel File

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