IIT Madras Maths Department Earns CAS Silver

Indian Institute of Technology Madras’ (IIT Madras) Department of Mathematics has been awarded Silver Level recognition under the CAS University Recognition Program by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).

This honour reflects IIT Madras’s excellence in preparing students for property and casualty insurance risk management careers and its strong alignment with the globally recognised CAS curriculum.

The Department of Mathematics at IIT Madras offers a diverse portfolio of Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral programs in pure and applied mathematics, statistics and financial modelling. Known for its rigorous research and teaching excellence, the department collaborates closely with industry partners to prepare students for leadership roles in academia, finance, technology, and actuarial practice.

As a Silver-Level partner, IIT Madras will benefit from:

• Priority placements for students in CAS summer programs
• Access to CAS teaching materials and case-study libraries
• Invitations to the annual General Insurance Teachers Conference
• Sponsored on-campus events and virtual presentations with CAS professionals

This recognition is valid through the 2023–2026 cycle, during which the Department of Mathematics will continue to pursue higher levels of collaboration and excellence as our programs evolve, strengthening our commitment to actuarial education and industry engagement.