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International Association of Black Actuaries c/o Mosher & Associates 19 South LaSalle St. Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60603website: www.blackactuaries.org Phone: (860) 219.9534 Fax: (860) 219.9546

Our Beginning

• Founded in 1992, with an initial meeting of:– 35 Designated actuaries, 14 Actuarial students, 12 College students,

3 College professors, 2 Consultants– From the U.S., Caribbean & Canada

International Association of Black Actuaries www.blackactuaries.org

Our Mission

• To contribute to an increase the number of black actuaries to influence the successful career development, civic growth and achievement of black actuaries.

Our Vision

• To be the world’s leading actuarial organization dedicated to influencing diversity by developing and recognizing the achievement of black actuaries.


Organizational Structure

• IABA is a volunteer-run, tax-exempt, 501(c)3, nonprofit organization that represents black actuarial professionals and students around the world. Membership is open to all who support our mission.

• The organization consists of a Board of Directors, over a dozen committees and a group of City Affiliate teams. All of the leaders and volunteers within IABA work together to accomplish our mission through the support of strategic plan initiatives and IABA programming.


Membership

• Membership is open to all who support our mission. Annual membership fees range from $5 (High School) to $175 (Credentialed Actuary).


Black Actuaries DesignationsSince 1992


What We’re Focused On

• Spreading the word about the actuarial profession

• Leveraging and establishing synergistic partnerships

• Providing access to knowledge and education

• Career development and encouragement


Spreading the word about the actuarial profession

•Colleges and universities •Summer actuarial programs •Elementary, middle & high schools


Leveraging and establishing synergistic partnerships

• Society of Actuaries, Casualty Actuarial Society, Actuarial Foundation & more

• Historically black colleges and universities

• Like-minded organizations, such as National Society of Black Engineers


Providing access to knowledge and education

•Annual meeting – continuing education credits available •Local affiliate education events •Mentoring •IABA scholarship program •IABA Actuarial Boot Camp for soft-skills training


Career development and encouragement

• Job board/career portal • Career encouragement • Networking • Leadership development • Professional development

opportunities


IABA Annual Meeting

• Two days of professional development and networking– Career Networking Event– Networking Reception– Professional Development tiered to

experience level– Awards Banquet

• Registration Fees – IABA Members range from $200 - $300– Non-members range from $275 - $375– HS & College Students - $125 - $150


IABA Career Portal

• Dozens of actuarial employers use the IABA job board on a regular basis to post jobs and search career profiles.

• Our job board a strong channel for the best jobs/internships and a great way to get your resume in front of your next employer.

• There is no cost to participate.


Scholarships

• IABA has awarded close to $500,000 in scholarships since 1992.

• In 2015, IABA awarded $76,000 in scholarships to 23 graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students. Many included internships or entry-level offers.


Boot Camp

• The IABA Actuarial Boot Camp is geared towards increasing industry awareness of prospective actuarial students and positioning them for a successful actuarial internship.


City Affiliates

• Affiliates exist to carry out the organization’s mission through; – Outreach to talented black high school and college students; – Providing professional & actuarial career development opportunities


Corporate Advisory Council


IABA Leadership Team

President Monique Hacker

Vice President Jamala Murray

Treasurer Jon Applewhite

Secretary Kezia Charles

Student Liaison Chipo Runesu

Executive Dir. Kate Weaver


Directors: Nicassia Belton, Acheampong Boamah, Jeffrey Johnson, Arthur Randolph, Sharon Robinson, Linda Shepherd, Ollie Sherman

Contact Us

[email protected]

860.906.1286

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