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CAS Announces 2024 Volunteer Award Winners

The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 Volunteer Awards! These exceptional individuals have gone above and beyond, making outstanding contributions to the CAS community and the actuarial profession.

New Members Award

Recognizing the rising stars within our community, this award honors CAS members who have made significant volunteer contributions within five years of earning their most recent credential. Congratulations to our 2024 New Members Award recipients:

  • Chor Leong Aw Yong, FCAS – For contributions to Asia Regional Casualty Actuaries (ARECA) and the Asia Regional Working Group.
  • Rohan Bhale, FCAS – For work on the Property & Casualty Predictive Analytics (PCPA) Project.
  • Jack Richards, FCAS – For efforts with the Candidate Advocate Working Group.
  • Zach Suter, ACAS – For contributions to the Professionalism Education Working Group.

Above & Beyond Achievement Award

Celebrating those who surpass expectations, this award is for volunteers who have recently made exceptional contributions that stand out. The 2024 Above and Beyond Achievement Award is presented to:

  • Kyle Bartee, ACAS – For involvement with the University Engagement Advisory Working Group, the Case Competition Task Force, and the CAS Student Central Summer Program.
  • Sara Chen, FCAS – For outstanding work on the Actuarial Review.
  • Jimmy Molyneux, FCAS – For contributions to Asia Regional Casualty Actuaries (ARECA) and the Asia Regional Working Group.
  • Fran Sarrel, FCAS – For dedication to the Admissions Transformation Plan.

  • Ernesto Schirmacher, Affiliate Member – For work on the Property & Casualty Predictive Analytics (PCPA) Project.

  • Josh Taub, FCAS – For contributions to the Professionalism Education Working Group.

Matthew Rodermund Memorial Service Award

This prestigious award honors CAS members who have made significant volunteer contributions throughout their careers. Established in 1990 in memory of Matthew Rodermund's dedication to the CAS, the 2024 award is presented to:

  • Paul Kinson, ACAS
  • Andy Kudera, FCAS

These honorees are a testament to the passion, dedication, and excellence that define the nearly 3,000 CAS volunteers. Their contributions make our community stronger and the profession better.

All award winners will be recognized at the 2024 CAS Annual Meeting this November in Phoenix, Arizona. Additionally, their achievements will be featured in an upcoming issue of the Actuarial Review.