Prerequisites: MET MA 581 or CAS MA 581; MET AT 521; or consent of instructor. How do we mathematically guarantee a secure retirement for millions of people? It takes brilliant design and bulletproof funding strategies. You’ll explore the complex world of pension plans, learning how actuaries use life contingencies to calculate decades of future liabilities. We’ll break down various actuarial funding methods and alternative payment structures used in retirement systems worldwide. Equip yourself with the specialized mathematical tools organizations need to build and maintain pensions in a changing economic climate.

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