The history of actuarial mathematics at UCLA reaches back to 1978, when Ira L. Boyle, FSA, B.A. Mathematics '72 and Ron Miech, PhD founded the Actuarial Program to help meet Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company's growing need for actuaries. In 1996, the Boyle Family and Transamerica established the Ira L. Boyle Memorial Fund to support the continuation of the program.
After a period of dormancy due to a lack of actuarial instructors, the Actuarial Program at UCLA was re-launched by Loong Kong, FSA, MBA '83 in 2000. The dedication of Professor Kong, combined with the resouces of the 2008 Ira and Patty Boyle Endowed Actuarial Science Fund, has allowed the program to grow into Southern California's premier hub for actuarial talent.
The program has grown exponentially in recent years, and the Financial Actuarial Mathematics major was inaugurated in 2013 to replace the previous Actuarial Plan of the Mathematics/Applied Sciences major. Graduates of the Actuarial Program have received positions at prestigious firms throughout Southern California and the United States, and are a growing presence in the professional actuarial network.
Bruin Actuarial Society is the undergraduate student organization associated with the Actuarial Program. We serve as a liaison between the UCLA student body and the professional actuarial community. We provide students with the resources and opportunities necessary for a future career in actuarial science. Led by our board of officers, we host events throughout the school year to develop our members academically, socially and professionally. BAS hosts the Actuarial Program's largest events of each year, including our Annual Career Fair in the fall, Actuarial Case Competition in the winter, and Spring Banquet. Our events throughout the year include:
Additionally, we have connections to dozens of the largest companies in the actuarial industry and an incredibly strong alumni network, which bring us the following opportunities:
Prospective students and firms interested in building connections with UCLA actuaries, always feel free to contact us at bruinactuaries@gmail.com.