What does the Society of Actuaries do?

The organization’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 challenges.”3 The SOA’s vision is for actuaries to be the leading professionals in the measurement and management of risk.

What are the SOA exams?

Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics Exam (SOA Exam LTAM): The syllabus for Exam LTAM develops the candidate’s knowledge of the theoretical basis of contingent payment models and the application of those models to insurance and other financial risks.

What is an SOA member?

The highest designation is Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA). The SOA has more than 30,000 actuaries as members. Requirements for membership for the SOA include the actuarial exams, a comprehensive series of competitive exams.

Is a Ca better or actuarial sciences?

Where a professional in the field of Actuarial Science predicts financial impacts of the events that may occur in future, a Chartered Accountant handles financial impacts of the events that have already occurred. Many students think that the jobs are very similar and the requirements do not differ much.

What is the difference between SOA and CAS?

SOA vs. CAS: The primary difference is that they each support actuaries in different industries. The CAS provides standards and regulations for actuaries that work in property and casualty (P&C) insurance. The SOA does the same for actuaries that work in life, health, pensions and retirement.

What is CERA actuary?

The Chartered Enterprise Risk Actuary (CERA) is a global risk management credential which: Equips risk management professionals to empower better business decisions and more profitable business developments.

Is the Society of Actuaries a research organization?

Research is an important part of The Society of Actuaries (SOA). We develop, sponsor and publish research and experience studies on a wide variety of topics of interest to actuaries and other business professionals. Take a few minutes to explore the research topics below.

Where is the Society of Actuaries in Schaumburg IL?

Society of Actuaries 475 N. Martingale Rd. Suite 600 Schaumburg Illinois 60173

What is the purpose of the International Actuarial Association?

The IAA is a worldwide association of professional actuarial associations, with some special-interest sections for individual actuaries. The IAA guides the development of education and professionalism for the global actuarial profession and connects industry decision makers so that actuaries can continue to make a positive impact on society.

Where can I get the actuary magazine for free?

Subscribe to The Actuary Magazine. The Actuary is free to members of the Society of Actuaries. To subscribe to The Actuary magazine, send your request to Society of Actuaries, P.O. Box 95600, Chicago, IL 60694-5600.