Editing Actuary (section)

==Remuneration and ranking==
As there are relatively few actuaries in the world compared to other professions, actuaries are in high demand, and are highly paid for the services they render.{{sfn|Hennessy|2003}}{{sfn|Kurtz|2013}}

<!-- Following all sourced to Riley -->The actuarial profession has been consistently ranked for decades as one of the most desirable. Actuaries work comparatively reasonable hours, in comfortable conditions, without the need for physical exertion that may lead to injury, are well paid, and the profession consistently has a good hiring outlook.{{sfn|Riley|2013}}<!-- End sourcing to Riley --> Not only has the overall profession ranked highly, but it also is considered one of the best professions for women,{{sfn|Shavin|2014}} and one of the best recession-proof professions.{{sfn|Kiviat|2008}}