Actuaries are highly regarded, intensely trained professionals who use mathematical tools and skills to measure the probability and risk of future events, and their financial impact on a business, individuals and/or society as a whole. They are both problem solvers and strategic thinkers, with a deep understanding of financial systems. Working at the technical heart of a company, they analyse data, build mathematical models to evaluate and assess future developments, and communicate their findings to non-specialists. Actuaries work in a diverse range of fields, including the insurance industry, consultancy, corporate finance, and banking.