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2nd Edition   |   Aitken

On Syllabus for Exam EA-2F Examination | Includes Digital Solutions Manual

This textbook takes a hands-on approach to pension mathematics, using 169 worked examples to make the subject accessible and practical. Designed for students, practitioners, and exam candidates, it emphasizes problem-solving over abstract formulas.

Gan & Valdez

Includes Digital Solutions Manual

This book is written primarily for actuarial students and practitioners who wish to learn the basic fundamentals and applications of modern statistical methods using R programming. It provides data analytic tools utilizing supervised and unsupervised learning, as well as time series and simulation models.

1st Edition   |   Li

Although Exam IFM is no longer part of the ASA pathway, the foundational topics it covered—spanning finance, investments, and derivatives—remain essential for actuarial practice and applications beyond the profession in financial and risk management fields. This text serves as a comprehensive reference for students, professionals, and educators.

2nd Edition   |   Brown and Kopp

Suggested on Syllabus for Exam FM | Includes Digital Solutions Manual

This textbook is an alternative approach to the teaching and learning of financial mathematics! You will gain an understanding of a variety of financial mathematics topics plus plenty of examples and exercises. It is our sincere hope that this textbook provides the student with an improved understanding of the fascinating calculations that underlie most financial transactions.

4th Edition   |   Herzog

Includes Digital Solutions Manual

Credibility modeling is a proven approach for analyzing unique product designs. This text presents a wide variety of credibility models in an easy-to-read style, and in so doing, traces the historical development of the subject. The Bayesian approach to credibility is emphasized.

4th Edition   |   Brown & Bourbeau

On Syllabus for the EA-1 Examination

A clear, approachable introduction to demography’s essential math—now enhanced for today’s learners. This edition blends engaging, real-world context with the foundational mathematical tools demographers rely on, enriched with updated topics, the latest demographic data, and expanded analysis. Co-authored by Robert Brown and Robert Bourbeau, it makes complex concepts accessible for both undergraduate and graduate students while reflecting the expertise of two experienced educators and researchers.

3rd Edition   |   Brown

On Syllabus for the EA-1 Examination | Includes Digital Solutions Manual

A clear, approachable introduction to demography’s essential math. This text blends engaging, real-world context with the foundational mathematical tools demographers rely on—making complex concepts accessible for undergraduate learners and newcomers to the field.

5th Edition   |   Brown & Lennox

Required on Syllabus for Exam FAM, FAP and ASTAM | Includes Digital Solutions Manual

This text provides a basic foundation of knowledge concerning two fundamental building blocks of property/casualty actuarial work: ratemaking and loss reserving. The material also represents the basic foundation of knowledge needed to gain an introductory appreciation of the building blocks of the property/casualty actuarial discipline.

1st Edition   |   Wilson

Includes Digital Solutions Manual

This textbook on financial derivatives is tailored to the specific needs and strengths of actuarial science, mathematics, and quantitative finance students. Presented in a friendly and efficient way, with examples illustrating the concepts throughout. A twin emphasis on application and on understanding the “why” of the mathematical aspects helps the reader to become fluent in the workings of payoff and pricing models and their uses.

8th Edition   |   Broverman

Suggested on Syllabus for Exam FM and 6th Editon for EA-1 | Includes Digital Solutions Manual

Mathematics of Investment and Credit is a leading textbook covering the topic of interest theory. This textbook provides a complete treatment of the theory of interest, and its application for a wide variety of financial instruments. It emphasizes a direct-calculation approach to reaching numerical results, and uses a gentle, thorough pedagogic style.

6th Edition   |   Camilli et al

On Syllabus for the EA-1 Examination | Includes Digital Solutions Manual

Models for Quantifying Risk, 6th Edition introduces a wide range of stochastic modeling techniques essential to actuarial science, with applications in life contingencies and beyond. This edition features expanded written-answer examples, extended multi-state models, and enhanced coverage of profit testing and universal life. Clear explanations and practical exercises make it a trusted resource for both students and professionals.

3rd Edition   |   Anderson

On Syllabus for Exam EA-2F and RET 201

Pension Mathematics for Actuaries is an intermediate level textbook covering the mathematics of pension funding and valuation, including a discussion of ancillary benefits, contributory plans, assets, and the selection of actuarial assumptions. This text is a required reading for several SOA Exams.

2nd Edition   |   Asimow & Maxwell

Suggested on Syllabus for Exam P | Includes Digital Solutions Manual

Probability and Statistics with Applications is an introductory textbook designed to make the subject accessible to college freshmen and sophomores concurrent with Calc II and III, with a prerequisite of just one semester of calculus.

3rd Edition   |   Hassett et al

Suggested on Syllabus for Exam P | Includes Digital Solutions Manual

This textbook provides a first course in probability for students with a basic calculus background. It has been designed for students who are mostly interested in the applications of probability to risk management in vital modern areas such as insurance, finance, economics, and health sciences. The text has many features which are tailored for those students and has complete coverage of the SOA Exam P syllabus for those studying for this exam.

Fannin

Includes Digital Solutions Manual

There are books on R and books on modern statistical methods, but very few books on both, and fewer still that are accessible to the newcomer and focused on actuarial applications. R for Actuaries and Data Scientists is designed to fill this void.

3rd Edition   |   London

On Syllabus for the EA-1 Examination | Includes Digital Solutions Manual

A clear and practical guide to survival models, with applications in actuarial science, healthcare, epidemiology, and engineering. Packed with examples, exercises, and references to support both learning and advanced study.

4th Edition   |   Parmenter & Shirley

Includes Digital Solutions Manual

An accessible introduction to compound interest and life contingencies, featuring worked examples, exercises, and expanded applications for actuarial study.

3rd Edition   |   Parmenter

On Syllabus for the EA-1 Examination | Includes Digital Solutions Manual

A clear introduction to compound interest and life contingencies, this text uses worked examples and exercises to build a strong foundation in actuarial mathematics, finance, insurance, and pensions.

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