Actuaries, Economists and Statisticians

**Actuaries, economists**
**and statisticians***:
**Description**:
**Tasks**: assesses the objectives and requirements of the organisation seeking adviceuses a variety of techniques and theoretical principles to establish probability and risk in respect of e.g. life insurance or pensionsuses appropriate techniques and theoretical principles to determine an appropriate method of data collection and research methodology, analyse and interpret information gained and formulate recommendations on issues such as future trends, improved efficiencydesigns and manages surveys and uses statistical techniques in order to analyse and interpret the quantitative data collectedprovides economic or statistical advice to governments, commercial enterprises, organisations and other clients in light of research findingsaddresses seminars, conferences and the media to present results of research activity or to express professional views.
- **Educational Requirements**:
Entry is most common with a relevant degree or equivalent qualification. Professional qualifications are available and mandatory for actuarial occupations.

**Salaries
***:
Salaries for this career can range between **£33,800** and **£55,120** depending on skills and experience.

**Employment
***:
There are currently **3,090** employed Actuaries, economists and statisticians in the region.