Chief actuaries oversee actuarial departments of companies and help evaluate the financial risk exposures of a company. Actuaries also help evaluate other risk factors, such as accidents, consumer demands, and the effects of illnesses. Chief actuaries usually focus more on managing the department and giving presentations and summaries to executives and supervisors who need to understand your data analysis, but you may also perform actuarial work as part of your daily duties. Most actuaries focus on insurance, but they are also found in consulting firms, government agencies, pension companies, or other industries that need to evaluate risks in unique situations.