Hudson Resident Joins the Next Generation of Business Leaders

David E. Berger Earns the Most Comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management Credential

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Schaumburg, Ill.–A local Hudson man has earned the Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA) credential offered by the Society of Actuaries (SOA), an educational, research and professional organization.

In an ever–evolving global business arena, there is a growing demand for risk professionals who can provide smart, confident decisions for complex financial challenges. Berger, an actuary at Ameriprise Financial, understood the need to take part in proven training methods that go beyond mathematics and financial engineering. Now, as a CERA, he is qualified for such positions as risk analyst, risk manger and chief risk officer in areas such as insurance, benefits, broader financial services and the energy, manufacturing, transportation and healthcare industries.

"With the increasingly complex and evolving business environment, organizations are seeking enterprise risk management professionals to join their teams," said Cecil Bykerk, president of the SOA. "A CERA provides the strongest ERM approach that enables smart, more confident business decisions."

Professionals can obtain this international credential by completing a rigorous curriculum, which encompasses the most comprehensive demonstration of enterprise risk management (ERM) available. The new CERA credential stems from the same rigorous process through which actuaries earn their traditional credentials.

To earn the credential, CERA candidates like Berger must successfully complete five examinations, as well as an educational module and professionalism course. This curriculum helps prepare canudidates for leadership in the identification, measurement and management of risk within complex, risk–bearing enterprises. For more information, visit CERAnalyst.org.

About Actuaries

Actuaries bring a complex future into focus by applying unique insight to risk and opportunity. Known for their comprehensive approach, actuaries enable smart, more confident decisions.

About the Society of Actuaries

The SOA is an educational, research and professional organization dedicated to serving the public and its 19,000 members. The SOA's vision is for actuaries to be recognized as the leading professionals in the modeling and management of financial risk and contingent events. The SOA's mission is to advance actuarial knowledge and to enhance the ability of actuaries to provide expert advice and relevant solutions for financial, business and societal problems involving uncertain future events. To learn more, visit SOA.org.