An Actuary is a professional who works in the insurance and finance industries doing predictive analysis of data in order to assess financial risk and calculate premiums, design insurance policies, and analyze the financial costs of certain events. Actuaries use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess the probability of certain events occurring and measure their financial impact on a company or organization. People enjoy being an actuary because they have an opportunity to use their mathematical skills and creativity to help solve financial problems and make a difference in the insurance and finance industries. Additionally, actuaries typically earn high salaries and work in interesting and challenging jobs that allow them to stay constantly learning and growing.