Frank Chang Begins Term as President of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)

Frank H. Chang, FCAS, began his term as the president of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) today in conjunction with the 2023 CAS Annual Meeting. He will serve as CAS President for 2023-2024.

Chang is currently vice president, applied science, at Uber Technologies. Previous roles include lead actuary at Google and assistant actuary at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. Chang received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from UC San Diego in 2004.

Chang earned his CAS Fellowship in 2009 and is a longtime volunteer with the organization, where he most recently served on the Variance Editorial Board. He previously served on several CAS committees related to examinations, finance and investments; he also served on the CAS board of directors from 2017-2019.

During his term as CAS president, Chang plans to work with CAS leadership to bring more talent and diversity of ideas into the actuarial profession and promote the value of CAS training to all employers. In addition, Chang supports increasing actuarial employment in nontraditional areas.

“I want to serve out of gratitude,” said Chang. “The preparation I received through exams, meetings, webinars, and experience in the CAS community has helped me become the leader I am today. I want to show my gratitude and give back by helping in an impactful way.”

David Cummings, FCAS, assumed the role of president-elect of the CAS. Cummings is chief actuary and head of analytics, senior vice president at the USAA Property & Casualty Group in San Antonio, Texas.