Spring Quarter Schedule of Events

SCOR SE Information Session
Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Join us for an exclusive information session with SCOR, one of the world’s leading reinsurance companies, to learn more about careers in the reinsurance industry! This is a great opportunity to learn about SCOR's work, company culture, and career opportunities. With recruiting season approaching soon, this event is the perfect opportunity to network with industry professionals and gain insights that can give you a competitive edge.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tue., Apr. 8
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Coaching Actuaries Tutorial Workshop II
Thursday, April 10, 2025

Our Coaching Actuaries Preferred Club Welcome and Tutorial Workshop will be happening Thursday, April 10. 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 explore the various study resources they offer. During the workshop, we’ll cover the different Coaching Actuaries study products, how to use Adapt, and club benefits and discounts. Plus, we’ll be raffling off a free 45-day Learn Complete + Practice subscription to one lucky member and giving out free Coaching Actuaries merch!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thu., Apr. 10
Time: 6:30 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Spring Recruitment Bootcamp
Thursday, April 17 - May 1, 2025

Here is a comprehensive overview to this program:
What is it? The BAS Spring Recruitment Bootcamp 2025 is a selective, application-based workshop series that is aimed at providing focused-support for our members in their professional development.
Why this program? This program is designed to prepare Sophomores and Juniors for the Fall 2025 Actuarial Recruitment Season. However, everyone is allowed and encouraged to apply.
How is it structured? This pilot program is limited to a small cohort of 10–15 students so that we can provide individualized support, actionable feedback, and a high-touch learning environment.
What are the workshops? The workshop aims to focus on technical skills (Excel, SQL, Casing) as well as soft skills (Interviewing, Resume, Pathways). The tentative workshops are scheduled as follows:

April 17: Resume & Interview Workshop
April 22: Excel Workshop (with R/SQL preview)
April 24: SQL Hands-On Workshop
April 29: Pacific Life Case Competition Walkthrough
May 1: Actuarial Exams & Career Pathways

When is it held? Tentatively 5 workshops spread across April 17 to May 1. Workshops will be held from 6PM-7:30PM. All sessions are only held in-person. No sessions will be held virtually or recorded since we structure this program prioritizing interactions between members and Officers.

Location: MS 6221
Time: 6:00 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Games & Grub Social
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Come join us for an enjoyable evening of board and card games, accompanied with complimentary pizza, soda, and Diddy Riese cookies! Expect a variety of engaging games, including Uno, Secret Hitler, Codenames, and any game you would like to play with a deck of cards! This is a perfect opportunity to relax, have fun, and establish new connections—all while enjoying free food and drinks.

Location: MS 3974 (SMC)
Date: Wed., Apr. 23
Time: 6:00 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Actuarial Case Study Session with Pacific Life
Tuesday, April 29, 2025

We’re excited to invite you to a special Actuarial Case Study Session with Pacific Life! This interactive event will be led by actuarial professionals from Pacific Life and is designed to give you a hands-on look at the kind of work actuaries do in the field. During the session, you'll work through a real-world case study, gain insights into the actuarial profession, and have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals from Pacific Life. Whether you're just starting your actuarial journey or already deep in the process, this is a valuable chance to learn and network!

Location: MS 6620AB
Date: Tue., Apr. 29
Time: 6:00 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Spring Banquet
Tuesday, May 13, 2025

The Spring Banquet brings together BAS members and representatives from leading actuarial firms, many of whom are UCLA alumni, for a memorable night of networking, conversation, and celebration. A three-course dinner will be served, followed by open networking over dessert in a more casual setting than a traditional Career Fair.

Location: Kerckhoff Grand Salon
Date: Tue., May 13
Time: 6:00 PM PDT
Dress Code: Business Casual

Winter Quarter Schedule of Events

Case Competition Technical Skills (R) Workshop
Tuesday, January 7, 2025

We are excited to present a workshop covering applications of R in case competitions. Among the items on the agenda are basic syntax, data types and variables, basic operations, data structures, basic data wrangling techniques, and simple data visualizations. We aim to highlight key skills that may be relevant to this particular case competition.

We highly recommend this event for all interested participants who are unfamiliar with R.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tue., Jan. 7
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

Workshop Files:
Slide Deck
R Script
R Solution

Case Competition Introduction & Kickoff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025

We will first provide guidance on what steps to take to get the most out of your case competition experience; we'll cover suggestions on efficient ways to split up the work amongst your group and briefly dissect some examples from past competitions. We will then discuss the requirements and judging criteria for this year's case. At the end of this event, you will receive an opportunity to form teams (if you do not already have one) and sign up for the competition.

At least one member from each team must be present in order to successfully register for the Case Competition. Attendance will be taken; please use ONE consistent email address when filling out the forms.

Location: Zoom
Date: Wed., Jan. 8
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

Click here to see the deck

Case Competition Final Round
Friday, January 24, 2025

Each of the four finalist teams will be presenting to a panel of actuaries from various firms, followed by a Q&A session. After the winner is announced, there will be a chance to network with the attending firm representatives.

This is a great chance to see how the finalists approached the case and what solutions they proposed. Participants who did not progress to the final round can still benefit by speaking with firm representatives about their experience participating in the Case Competition, as this is relevant actuarial experience that many recruiters will ask you about when you are looking for internships or full-time positions.

Location: Bruin Viewpoint Room
Date: Fri., Jan. 24
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Business Professional

Presentation Design & Delivery Workshop
Thursday, February 6, 2025

For those who participated in the 2025 BAS Annual Case Competition, you’ve seen firsthand how a well-structured slide deck is essential for communicating complex actuarial insights with clarity and confidence—especially to a non-technical audience.

This workshop will equip you with the key skills needed to craft compelling presentations, including:

Essential slide deck best practices (incl. white space management, color choice, etc)
Data visualization and presentation tips for clear storytelling
Effective delivery techniques to engage your audience

Whether you're preparing for actuarial case competitions or client presentations, this session is designed to help you refine both your content and delivery. Note that this workshop is tailored for actuarial case competitions and client presentations!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thu., Feb. 6
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

Click here to see the deck

Applied Excel in Actuarial Mathematics for Life Contingent Risk Workshop
Thursday, February 20, 2025

We are excited to present our first ever Applied Excel in Actuarial Mathematics for Life Contingent Risk Workshop! You are the pilot audience for this workshop, which could potentially develop into an intensive professional development course for those who want to prepare early for recruitment in September/October.

Below is some information about the workshop:

This workshop closely follows the concepts introduced in the UCLA MATH 178A Class. These include: Selected & Ultimate Survival Models, Expected Present Value, Annual Premium etc.
The Excel assignments are expected to be doable for those with some familiarity with Excel. Among the Excel functions that you will use are: XLOOKUP, Defined Names, etc.
We will first introduce some Actuarial concepts (as a recap for those who have taken the class; and as a primer for those who have not) before we work through the Excel workbook.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thu., Feb. 20
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

Poker Night with UMSA
Tuesday, February 25, 2025

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming social event for this quarter, hosted in collaboration with the Undergraduate Mathematics Student Association (UMSA)! Take a well-deserved break from midterms and join us for an exciting Poker Night on Tuesday, February 25th. Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, come enjoy an evening of cards, strategy, and great company.

Location: MS 3974
Date: Tue., Feb. 25
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

Pacific Life Mathematical and Statistical Finance Seminar
Thursday, March 6, 2025

We are excited to host a special presentation by Pacific Life. This event is a unique opportunity to gain insights from esteemed professionals at Pacific Life.

They will share valuable perspectives on the latest developments in Life Insurance Mathematics, providing a deeper understanding of industry trends and actuarial applications.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, network, and engage with experienced professionals in the field. The presentation will conclude with a Q&A session, allowing time to get any questions answered.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thu., Mar. 6
Time: 11 AM PST
Dress Code: Casual

Alumni Career Panel
Thursday, March 13, 2025

This event will feature 4 UCLA (and BAS!) alumni who will share their career journey and experience through a panel discussion followed by an open Q&A session with students and attendees. The alumni panel have a varied background in class year as well as actuarial tracks, ranging from life, health, P&C, to consulting. We highly recommend you attend as this is a great opportunity to learn more about post-grad plans, career trajectories, as well as how you can shape your UCLA experience. Feel free to come prepared with questions related to the UCLA college experience, actuarial industry, and career trajectories.

Location: MS 6620
Date: Thu., Mar. 13
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Fall Quarter Schedule of Events

First General Meeting (In Person)
Thursday, September 26, 2024

Welcome to the Bruin Actuarial Society! Our first meeting will be Thursday, 9/26 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: MS 5200
Date: Thu., Sep. 26
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Click here to see the deck

Career Fair Prep and Resume Workshop (Virtual)
Monday, September 30, 2024

We will be hosting preparation workshops for the Career Fair on 9/30 and 10/1. The one on 9/30 will be done virtually via Zoom, while the one on 10/1 will be done in person in MS 6627. Members only need to attend the workshop on one of the two dates. During the workshops, we will give resume tips, talk about how to speak to firm representatives, discuss dress codes, and more! Attendance to either the 9/30 virtual workshop or the in-person workshop on 10/1 is required for Career Fair attendees.

After the prep workshop, we will 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 solid bullet points. You may also bring your resume for critique.

Location: Zoom
Date: Mon., Sep. 30
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Slide Decks:
Career Fair Prep Workshop
Resume Workshop

Career Fair Prep and Resume Workshop (In-Person)
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tue., Oct. 1
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Slide Decks:
Career Fair Prep Workshop
Resume Workshop

Aon Recruitment Presentation
Friday, October 4, 2024

This workshop will be hosted by Ziruo Wang, FCAS, MAAA from Aon. Ziruo will cover a general actuarial career introduction, interview preparation, and how to prepare for a job interview using ChatGPT! This workshop will be extremely helpful with recruitment season coming up, and we strongly recommend attending to prepare for the Career Fair.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Fri., Oct. 4
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Resources:
Slide Deck
Behavioral Question List

Sixteenth Annual Career Fair
Monday, October 7, 2024

We are pleased to announce that the Bruin Actuarial Society Sixteenth Annual Career Fair will be held from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM on Monday, October 7th, in the Bruin Reception Room. This is a wonderful opportunity for students who may be interested in recruiting for an internship or a full-time position. Please view more information on our Career Fair page.

Location: Bruin Reception Room
Date: Mon., Oct. 7
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Business Professional

Pacific Life Information Session
Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tue., Oct. 8
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Blue Shield Information Session
Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Location: Zoom
Date: Wed., Oct. 9
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Allstate Information Session
Monday, October 14, 2024

Location: Zoom
Date: Mon., Oct. 14
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Coaching Actuaries Tutorial Workshop
Thursday, October 17, 2024

We will be hosting a Coaching Actuaries Campus Club Welcome and Tutorial Workshop on Thursday, October 17th, at 6PM in MS 6627. 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. We will be raffling away a free 45-day Learn+Practice subscription to one lucky member and giving out free Coaching Actuaries stickers!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thu., Oct. 17
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

First-Year/Transfers Workshop
Thursday, October 24, 2024

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: Thu., Oct. 24
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Click here to see the deck

International Student Workshop
Thursday, October 24, 2024

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: this workshop will happen shortly after the First-Year workshop.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thu., Oct. 17
Time: 6:30 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Click here to see the deck

Introduction to Insurance Workshop
Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Join us for the Introduction to Insurance Workshop to gain confidence with essential insurance concepts and industry jargon. These insights will equip you to engage effectively in conversations with firm representatives, actuaries, and interviewers—enabling you to discuss the industry business models and insurance concepts with ease. We highly recommend all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors to attend this workshop and it will strengthen your understanding of insurance fundamentals. Topics include: essential insurance terminology (written premiums, earned vs unearned premiums, in-force policies, lapse rates), basics of pricing and reserving (fundamental insurance equation, claims cycle, adverse selection risk), and an overview of common insurance products in Life, Health, P&C and Retirement lines of business.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tue., Oct. 29
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Click here to see the deck

Basic Excel Workshop
Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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: Tue., Nov. 5
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

Click here to download the workbook

Intermediate Excel Workshop
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Do you want to push your Excel skills to the next level? Join us for our Intermediate Excel Workshop! We will quickly recap some of the basic functions learnt last week and then go over advanced functionalities such as PivotTable, Solver, and Data Visualization. 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-on in Excel beforehand!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tue., Nov. 12
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

Click here to download the workbook

Mentorship Mixer
Thursday, November 14, 2024

We will be hosting our annual Mentorship Mixer this Thursday, 11/14 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM PDT in the Grad Student Lounge. 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 6620AB
Date: Thu., Nov. 14
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

Mathsgiving (UMSA)
Thursday, November 21, 2024

UMSA's annual mathsgiving celebration is so back! Join us at the Student Math Center (SMC) for a night of free games, free food, and free fun. Enjoy a break from midterms and snag some treats with your fellow mathematicians.

Location: MS 3974
Date: Thu., Nov. 21
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

Introduction to P&C
Thursday, November 21, 2024

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thu., Nov. 21
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

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.