Archive · 24 May 2025
IIT-Madras Mathematics Department Receives CAS Recognition
The Mathematics Department at IIT-Madras has been recognized by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).
CAS is an organization for actuaries in the insurance industry.
The department teaches students about math, statistics, and how to manage risks in insurance.
This award means students can get help finding jobs and access to CAS resources.
The department will also work with CAS on projects like workshops and research.
The recognition is valid through the 2023-2026 cycle.
This is a great achievement for the department and a step forward in actuarial science education.
The Mathematics Department at IIT-Madras was recognized by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).
The recognition is silver-level under the CAS University Recognition Programme.
The department offers programs in mathematics, statistics, and financial modeling.
The department prepares students for careers in property and casualty insurance.
The recognition includes benefits like priority placement for students and access to CAS resources.
- Who
- The Mathematics Department of IIT-M and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).
- What
- The Mathematics Department of IIT-M received silver-level recognition from the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).
- When
- The recognition is valid through the 2023-2026 cycle.
- Where
- The Mathematics Department of the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M).
- Why
- To recognize the department's work and collaboration in preparing students for careers in property and casualty insurance risk management.
- Recognition Level
- Silver-level recognition
- Recognition Validity
- 2023-2026
- Department Programs
- Mathematics, statistics, financial modelling
- Career Focus
- Property and casualty insurance risk management
- CAS Membership
- Over 10,000 members in over 40 countries
- Future collaborations
- Faculty development workshops, student summer program placements, joint research initiatives