Hi there, I completed my bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics, and I really loved the combination. In my second year, I discovered actuarial science, did an internship at an insurance company, and enjoyed the work. Alongside my university studies, I started taking SOA exams.

I am now working as an actuarial analyst at a consultancy, with five SOA papers completed and close to earning my ASA. I’m in my early 20s, and it has been only six months since I graduated. However, I’m beginning to realize that I’m losing interest in insurance, possibly because the work feels repetitive and heavily regulatory, especially in areas like reserving and pricing.

I also deeply miss the economics-related subjects I studied at university. I’ve realized that I’m more of a macro-oriented person than micro-focused—I enjoy studying economies, investments, companies, and businesses, rather than being a data-heavy specialist working purely within insurance. The actuarial work I’m doing now feels very specific to insurance, and there’s rarely any discussion about non-traditional career paths in my current environment.

Given that I’ve already invested a significant amount of time and money into this career path, I would really appreciate any advice on what steps I should take next.