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Risk lies at the heart of actuarial science. Whether pricing insurance products, setting reserves, or advising on financial strategy, actuaries are tasked with understanding, quantifying, and managing uncertainty in an increasingly complex world. This book-Book 4 of the Actuarial Mastery Series-dives into the essential principles and tools of risk management that every actuary must master. In this volume, we begin by clearly defining the concepts of risk and uncertainty, two foundational ideas often used interchangeably, yet crucially distinct in actuarial thinking. From there, we explore the key risk measures actuaries rely on, including Value at Risk (VaR), Tail Value at Risk (TVaR), and ruin probability, providing both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. Modern risk management is more than just measurement-it's also about mitigation. We examine how diversification and reinsurance serve as powerful tools to reduce exposure and enhance financial resilience. Through examples and explanations, readers will gain a practical understanding of how these strategies are deployed in real-world actuarial contexts. This book is designed for actuarial students, professionals preparing for exams, and practitioners seeking a structured refresher. It assumes a basic familiarity with probability and statistics but is written to be accessible and educational at every level of experience. As the fourth installment in the Actuarial Mastery Series, this book builds upon prior knowledge while laying the groundwork for deeper studies in areas such as financial economics, stochastic processes, and enterprise risk management. In a world where volatility and complexity are the new normal, the actuary's ability to manage risk has never been more vital. My hope is that this book will serve as both a technical guide and a strategic lens-helping you not only to calculate risk, but to understand it deeply and manage it effectively. Let's get started. Oluchi Ike July 2025

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