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The Exam 7 working group is looking for volunteers to round out their writing roster. A Writer is someone who has passed the exam and is expected to have a strong understanding of covered topics for the exam. The Writer may be a top performer from a recent exam sitting. Additionally, a Writer is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society.

Registration for October/November exams will open on July 11, 2023. For exam dates and more information, visit the Exam Registration webpage.

We are looking for a Ratemaking Consultant, a Reserving Consultant, and Pre-Testers to assist with CAS Exam 5 Basic Ratemaking and Estimating Claim Liabilities!

Exam syllabi for CAS October/November 2023 Exams 6-Canada, 6-International, 6-United States, and 8 and Content Outlines for CAS October/November 2023 Exams MAS-I, MAS-II, and 5 are now available on the Exams & Admissions section of the CAS website. October/November registration will open in mid-July.

As the field of actuarial science continues to evolve, there is a growing need for actuaries to have advanced tools and techniques to help them better understand and manage risk. Recognizing that the CAS also evolves by revolutionizing how it prepares actuaries with problem-solving skills for the future, the CAS Board of Directors has approved a new predictive analytics requirement as part of the Admissions Transformation Plan.

The CAS is pleased to announce the publication of the new Content Outlines (formerly referred to as Syllabi) for Exams 7 and  9, as outlined in the Admissions Transformation Plan (ATP). The new content outlines enable candidates to begin their preparations for the new exams. Candidates preparing for the May 2024 sitting of Exams 7 and 9 should refer to these new content outlines.

The CAS is pleased to announce the introduction of exam breaks during our four-hour exams, starting with the Fall 2023 exam sitting. This new initiative is designed to enhance the performance and well-being of all exam takers, by providing them with an opportunity to rest and recharge during their exams.

As previously announced with the CAS Admissions Transformation Plan, the CAS will be testing based on the new Content Outlines for Exams MAS-I, MAS-II, and 5 beginning this October/November 2023. With this transition, new item types will be introduced into the October/November 2023 exams. Previously, Exams MAS-I and MAS-II contained multiple choice, single response question types and Exam 5 contained constructed response and spreadsheet question types.