Professional Development: Exam Study Policy and Non-Exam Track Analysts

1. Professional Development:Exam Study Policy andNon-Exam Track Analysts Dave Border Actuary, Product Operations Allstate Insurance Company

2. Professional Development • Exam Study Policy • Structure and Support • Non-Exam Track Analysts • Who, What, and How

3. Exam Study Policy • Basic Components • Intangibles • Formal Review of Options • Additional Exam Support • Measurement

4. Exam Study PolicyBasic Components • Study Time • 120 hours per sitting • Flexible Arrangements – Individual Study Plan • Study Materials • Buy/Borrow Program • Preparatory Seminars • Several Options

5. Exam Study PolicyIntangibles • Mentors • Study Groups • Informal Availability • Supportive Environment • Right Results • Right Environment

6. Exam Study PolicyFormal Review of Options • Subjective Review of Seminar Results • Evaluate Effectiveness of Options • Focus Groups on Alternatives • Student Perspective of What Works • Education on Options Available

7. Exam Study PolicyAdditional Exam Support • Exam Overview Sessions • Study Techniques Sessions • Grading Process Explained • Exam Writing Tips

8. Exam Study PolicyMeasurement • Pass Ratio Statistics • Where possible, Allstate vs. Industry • By Exam • By Seminar Type • By First vs. Subsequent Sitting • Cost per Pass • Rewards

9. Non-Exam Track Analysts • Who They Are • Career Plans • Exam Support

10. Non-Exam Track AnalystsWho They Are • Former Exam Students • Individual Situations • Pure Non-Exam Takers • Desired Background • Skills Needed

11. Non-Exam Track AnalystsCareer Plans • Clear Job Descriptions • Various Positions Depending on Utilization • Career Path • Clearly Defined Opportunities • Career Alternatives • Departmental Advancement vs. Pursuing Other Functions

12. Non-Exam Track AnalystsExam Support • For Analysts Who Decide to Pursue Actuarial Exams • What’s Included • Borrow/Buy Materials • Exam/Material Fees • Seminar Fee • What’s Excluded • Study Time • Rewards for Passing