Learn & Understand – The Feynman Technique
Have you ever read through a chapter of the syllabus or exam study material feeling like you understand it, only to struggle with explaining why the concepts or formulas work? This is common with passive studying, but there’s a useful studying technique that can help. That is, the Feynman Technique, named after renowned physicist Richard […]
Building an Effective Study Routine for Actuarial Exams
Early on in an exam sitting, it’s important to get into a good studying routine that will carry you through to exam day. A good studying routine will help you to: It’s much better to consistently make progress on studying every day (or daily-ish) as opposed to studying in fits and starts. Studying incredibly hard […]
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Actuary Salary: How Much Do Actuaries Make?
The actuarial profession is consistently ranked as one of the top careers in terms of job satisfaction, work-life balance, and salary potential. For aspiring actuaries, understanding the financial trajectory of their career is crucial, especially for those pursuing the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) credentials. This guide provides a deep dive into salary expectations for actuaries, […]
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How to Make the Most of the Month After an Actuarial Exam
In the final month of preparing for an actuarial exam, it feels like you’re studying all the time: taking practice exams, working through problems, drilling flashcards, and reviewing your trusty Exam Cookbook (right?). The stress of exam preparation and studying builds up until exam day. The day after the exam can feel like a sudden […]
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The Four Quadrants of Actuarial Exam Questions
Back in my first job at Liberty Mutual, Eric Brosius (yes, that Eric Brosius of actuarial lore), gave a little talk to some of the new hires. I don’t remember what the talk was about, but what stuck with me were his thoughts about studying for the actuarial exams. Similarly to “The Management Matrix” from […]
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Why use a Study Hours Tracker for the Actuarial Exams
When you first start studying for an actuarial exam, particularly the upper-level CAS exams, the enormity of the exam syllabus. By exam day, you likely need to study 300+ hours to set yourself up to pass an upper-level exam. This is a huge task that requires consistent progress over many months. The problem is that […]
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We’re Hiring! Assistant Course Instructor – Exam 8
We are excited to announce that we are expanding our team! We are currently seeking an FCAS actuary as an assistant course instructor for our upcoming CAS Exam 8 Online Course. We offer our instructors flexible work, a part-time, seasonal time commitment, and competitive pay. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization […]
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Where Math Meets Business: Online Guide to Actuarial Careers
Whether working to protect individuals against financial risks or advising organizations on long-term financial planning, actuaries contribute significantly to the stability and sustainability of businesses and societies. As industries continue to evolve, the demand for skilled actuaries is expected to remain strong, making it an attractive career path for those passionate about mathematics, statistics, and […]
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CAS DISC Pass Rates
The CAS DISC exam series teaches skills in data management and analytics (DISC DA), provides insight into risk management, underwriting, and claims operations (DISC RM), and covers insurance accounting, policy comprehension, and regulations (DISC IA). Learn more about the CAS DISC online courses from our Comprehensive Guide to the CAS Exams. The CAS DISCs replaced […]
CAS Exam 5 Excel Workbooks
If you’re just getting started with Exam 5, we have a number of free Excel workbooks and resources help you study more efficiently. Workbooks for the Exam 5 Case Studies The Werner Ratemaking and Friedland Reserving textbooks have numerous case studies and appendices. We went through the work of putting all the exhibits into Excel […]
Geoff Werner Joining Rising Fellow For Exam 5!
We are thrilled to announce that Geoff Werner is joining Rising Fellow as the lead instructor for our upcoming Exam 5 Online Course. Geoff is an industry leading expert in insurance pricing and the co-author of Basic Ratemaking, the ratemaking textbook for CAS Exam 5. We are excited that Rising Fellow students will have the […]
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A Comprehensive Guide to the CAS Actuarial Exams
Whether you’re an actuarial analyst studying for your FCAS-level exams or a college student interested in becoming a CAS actuary, this is your guide to everything you need to know about the series of exams and requirements to earn your FCAS. If you’re considering a career as an actuary in the property and casualty insurance […]
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CAS Exam MAS 2 Past Exams
Exam MAS 2 – Past CAS Exams You can download the PDFs of the past exams for MAS II from the CAS website with the links below. Make sure to download these. The solution key is at the end of each exam. Below are links to the past CAS exams for 2018-2019: Source: CAS Past […]
CAS Exam MAS 1 Past Exams
Exam MAS 1 – Past CAS Exams You can download the PDFs of the past exams from the CAS website with the links below. Make sure to download these. The solution key is at the end of each exam. Below are links to the past CAS exams for 2018-2019: Source: CAS Past Exams and Pass […]
CAS Exam 5 Past Exams
Exam 5 – Past CAS Exams You can download the PDFs of the examiner’s reports for the past exams from the CAS website with the links below. Make sure to download these. The comments in the examiner’s reports are helpful to let you know: Below are links to the Examiners’ Reports for the 2013-2019 exams: […]
An Effective Exam-Taking Strategy to Pass the Actuarial Exams
Even the most well-prepared can fail an actuarial exam due to poor exam-taking skills. Having a good exam-taking strategy will help you to get through the exam and maximize your points on the exam problems you answer. […]
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CAS Exam MAS 2 Pass Rates
Average pass rates for Exam MAS II. […]
CAS Exam MAS 1 Pass Rates
Average pass rates for Exam MAS I […]
Announcement: Rising Fellow and Casual Fellow Have Merged!
After many years working together as separate businesses, Rising Fellow (“RF”) and Casual Fellow (“CF”) have officially merged! […]
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History of Rising Fellow
A brief history of how Rising Fellow became the #1 resource for CAS Exam prep. […]
CAS Exam 6 Pass Rates
Average pass rates for Exam 6, US and CN. […]
How to Memorize Flashcards More Efficiently
How to better memorize flashcards so that you don’t waste time and study smarter. […]
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CAS Exam 6 (US) Past Exams
List of the Past CAS problems by paper for Exam 6U. […]
CAS Computer-Based Testing Resources
CAS Pearson Vue information, demo exams, CBT sample spreadsheet, and other helpful links to help you prepare for the CBT testing environment. […]
CAS Exam 9 Past Exams
List of the 2011-2019 Past CAS problems by paper for Exam 9. […]
CAS Exam 8 Past Exams
List of the 2011-2019 Past CAS problems by paper for Exam 8. […]
CAS Exam Results – 2025
See when exam grades are released and how to get your results. […]
2024 CAS Exam Changes
What you need to know about changes to the CAS exams for 2023. […]
CAS Exam 6 (US) Syllabus
Exam 6 (US) tests Regulation and Financial Reporting in the United States. […]
Syllabus Reading List – Exam 7
PDF reading list of the syllabus papers for Exam 7. […]
CAS Exam Schedule 2025
Exam testing windows and registration deadlines. […]
Solving a System of Linear Equations in Excel
If you have a system of linear equations, you can quickly solve it with Linear Algebra using the Matrix formulas in Excel. This works in the Pearson Vue environment as well. […]
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Creating a Study Strategy that Works
Build a study schedule that will keep you on track and best prepare you for the exam. […]
How To Get the Most Out of Practice Exams
To give yourself the best chance of seeing your number on the pass list in a couple months, you need to get the most out of the practice exams you take. Below are some of the key benefits of practice exams that our founders focused on as they went through the exams. […]
CAS Exam 7 Past Exams
List of the 2011-2019 Past CAS problems by paper for Exam 7. […]
Getting Real Studying Done the First Month
How to get a strong start studying for your next exam so that you avoid procrastinating. […]