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International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA)

Founded in 1992, IABA aims to increase the number of black actuaries and promote their career development and achievements. Through awareness programs, scholarships, mentoring, and networking, IABA addresses the lack of representation in the industry. Join us and benefit from networking, career support, continuing education, and mentoring opportunities.

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International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA)

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. Importance of IABA • IABA exists to address the issue of minority representation in the industry. We have identified the following root causes. • 1) lack of awareness among black students about the profession • 2) lack of support through the exam process • 3) lack of advocacy during career development • 4) lack of role models for self visualization

  4. Importance of IABA

  5. Importance of IABA • IABA seeks to address the issue of representation through: • 1) High School Awareness Programs • 2) Collegiate Scholarships and Professional Development Workshops • 3) Mentoring Programs • 4) Professional Continuing Education Workshops (including the Annual Meeting) • 5) Professional Networking and Relationship Building • 6) Exam Success Recognition • 7) Exam Study, Resource, and Emotional Support

  6. Benefits of IABA • Networking • Actuarial Career Support • Continuing Education and Development • Mentoring

  7. Professional and Student Member Organization • Credentialed, aspiring and retired actuaries (from all major practice areas)

  8. City Affiliates • Atlanta • Bay Area, CA • Boston • Chicago • Delaware Valley • Greensboro • Hartford • Morgan State Univ. • Ohio Region • New York/New Jersey • North Carolina • Richmond • Seattle • Tampa • Washington, DC International Association of Black Actuaries PO Box 369, Windsor, CT 06095 website: www.blackactuaries.org Phone: (860) 219.9534 Fax: (860) 219.9546

  9. Corporate Advisory Council

  10. Contact Us www.blackactuaries.org iaba@blackactuaries.org 860.219.9534

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