The CAS Global Case Study Creation Challenge

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on general insurance actuarial education while gaining global recognition? The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) invites academics, industry professionals, and innovators to participate in the Case Study Creation Challenge. This is your chance to create cutting-edge teaching tools, inspire future actuaries, and win exciting prizes!

Submission Deadline: May 30, 2025

Contest Terms and Conditions

The CAS Global Case Study Creation Challenge aims to expand and enrich our library of case studies that reflect real-world challenges in general insurance actuarial science. By contributing, you will play a vital role in enhancing the hands-on learning experience for university students worldwide, bridging the gap between theory and practice.

About the Competition  

Case studies should be on general insurance/property and casualty related actuarial science and data science/predictive analytics related topics, including but not limited to motor, property, commercial, product warranty, agriculture, microinsurance, etc. Submissions will become shared resources for educators, providing dynamic tools to enhance learning experiences in university actuarial programs.

All submissions will become the property of the Casualty Actuarial Society and shared with fellow educators to advance the field collectively. Writers will be properly credited in all uses of the material. Materials should be created by those submitting and not previously copyrighted. All materials must be in English. The CAS reserves the right to ask clarifying questions and for some updates to materials prior to awarding prizes. The CAS may also modify or adapt materials for educational purposes.

Contest Prizes

Cash Prizes: The top submissions will be recognized with cash prizes, which may be granted to the individuals or their institution:

1st Place: $2,500 USD

2nd Place: $1,000 USD

3rd Place: $500 USD

Global Recognition: The CAS will provide significant recognition to competition winners by showcasing their case studies prominently through Academic Central and highlighting their accomplishments on social media.

Speaking Opportunities: Winners may also be invited to present their submissions at a future CAS event.

Depending on the number and quality of submissions, multiple prizes may be awarded at various levels.

Who can participate?

We welcome faculty members teaching actuarial science or related courses, CAS University Liaisons, industry professionals, and innovators from around the globe to participate in this challenge. Applicants may apply individually or in collaboration with partners.

We encourage partnerships between academia and industry. Collaborative efforts can produce well-rounded, impactful case studies that connect educational concepts to industry practice.

Participants may provide more than one submission, either individually or as part of a team.

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Primary Contact First Name *

Primary Contact Last Name *

Employer *

Position *

Primary Contact Email Address *

Street Address *

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City *

State/Province/Region *

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Additional members

	First Name	Last Name	Email Address	Position	Employer
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2	First Name	Last Name	Email Address	Position	Employer
3	First Name	Last Name	Email Address	Position	Employer

Please refer to the "Requirements for Case Study Submissions" section of the Contest Terms and Conditions for details on the following sections.

1. Case Study Title *

2. Case Study Summary *

3. Estimated Time Needed *

4. Learning Objectives: Clearly outline what students should learn from the case study. *

5. Case Content and Background: Provide necessary background information, industry context, and assumptions to set the stage for the problem. *

6. Data Sets (Optional): Include any data sets or references students will need to analyze the case, along with any assumptions or simplifications where applicable. The datasets provided must be in Excel format with clearly labeled headings and tabs. Any data should come from public data sources or be properly anonymized if from a private source.

7. Guiding Questions and Prompts: Supply specific questions and prompts to encourage students’ critical thinking and problem-solving. *

8. Methods of Student Assessment: Suggest ways to assess student performance and understanding. *

9. Suggested Presentation Materials *

10. Teaching Notes and Solution Outline (Optional)

Additional Materials (Optional): If you have any additional supporting materials to share, please add them here.

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