Our Material

When studying for actuarial exams, we often learn how to apply techniques, but not why they work. This can lead to an emphasis on memorization for passing exams rather than developing a lasting understanding of the material.

The Why of Things

CanActuarial focuses on the most important and testable topics, with a deliberate emphasis on the why behind the methods. Our goal is to help you understand why these approaches are used, how they connect to the foundational associate-level material, and how they are applied in real-world actuarial work.

Instructors

Tristan Shute, FCIA, FCAS

F1PC Instructor
Tristan is the founder of CanActuarial and the instructor for exam F1PC, and achieved his FCAS in 2023 and FCIA in 2025. His work experience is concentrated on personal lines and commercial lines pricing across Canada.
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