actuary

actuary
A professional trained in the application of statistics and probability theory to issues relating to general insurance and life assurance. Some are employed by insurance companies to calculate probable lengths of life and advise insurers on the amounts that should be put aside to pay claims and the amount of premium to be charged for each type of risk. They advise on the pricing of insurance contracts and also on the administration of pension funds. The work of the actuary is separate from that of the accountant, although there are certain areas in which they are required to collaborate, particularly in accounting for pension costs (now governed by Financial Reporting Standard 17 and International Accounting Standard 19).

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