The Indonesian General Insurance Association (Asosiasi Asuransi Umum Indonesia/AAUI), in collaboration with the University of Waterloo–READI Project, organized a seminar entitled “AAUI Goes to Campus” with the theme “Building Understanding and Attracting Interest Among University Graduates to Become Actuaries in the General Insurance Industry.” The seminar was held at The Pade Hotel, Lampeuneurut, Aceh Besar, on Monday, March 11, 2019, and was attended by 64 students from the Mathematics Department.
The event began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an and was officially opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Syiah Kuala, Dr. Teuku M. Iqbalsyah, M.Sc. The seminar featured a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Rini Oktavia, M.Si., M.A., who also serves as the Secretary of the Mathematics Department. The panelists were Mr. Achmad Sudiyar Dalimunthe, Executive Director of AAUI, and Mr. Teguh Permana, Director of PT Asuransi Allianz Utama Indonesia.
During the seminar, Mr. Achmad Sudiyar Dalimunthe encouraged students to gain a deeper understanding of insurance and its benefits in today’s global era. He emphasized that actuarial science is a highly promising profession, both in the present and in the future. Meanwhile, Mr. Teguh Permana motivated students not to be afraid of pursuing their dreams, stating that with strong determination and resilience, any goal can be achieved.
This half-day seminar concluded with a highly interactive discussion session, marked by active participation and questions from the students, and ended with a group photo session.
The seminar aimed to broaden students’ knowledge and motivate Mathematics students regarding the importance of actuarial science in the modern era, highlighting it as a profession with strong future prospects. Based on data from 2011 to 2015, actuarial science ranked among the top five most popular professions, and in 2015, it was recognized as the most desirable profession. Career opportunities in actuarial science remain highly promising due to the increasing demand for actuaries in insurance companies. It is hoped that this seminar will further inspire students to pursue careers as actuaries in the next generation.
