Actuaries are called North American actuaries in the United States. Founded in 1889, the Association of Actuaries of North America is a representative and authoritative international organization with a large number of actuaries. The Association of Actuaries of North America has about 30,000 members, and China has about 830 members. Chinese mainland members are mainly concentrated in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. The Association of North America is a global actuarial education and research institution, and has now developed into a global professional association of actuaries, providing qualification certificates for outstanding actuaries around the world.

North American actuary examination time

The qualification examination for actuaries (including quasi-actuaries) of the North American Association of Actuaries is held once a year in spring and autumn. The spring exam is usually arranged in the first and middle days of May, and the autumn exam is usually arranged in the first and middle days of 165438+ 10.

Matters needing attention in North American actuary examination

1. Candidates should bring pencils, erasers and special calculators for SOA exams.

2. Do not use devices with communication function and information storage function (such as mobile phones, pagers and palmtop computers) as timers.

Please bring your photo ID card (such as ID card, student ID card, passport, etc.). ).

Introduction of actuary's employment direction

1, insurance product development

Hearing this name, many people will mistakenly think that it is a position like a designer, and the name does not match the actuary. In fact, the development and design of insurance products is also the responsibility of actuaries. For example, before a new insurance product is launched, what actuaries do is to calculate life expectancy and bank interest rates.

2. Investment consultant

This position is a popular choice for most actuarial students. Investment advisers can easily understand the literal meaning. Simply put, it is to make feasible decisions and suggestions by analyzing the data of enterprise assets.

3. Financial management

Many people think that financial management positions can only be held by accounting professionals, but in fact actuaries can also engage in financial management. Their main duties are usually to estimate the amount of reserves and plan future expenditures. Review financial reports, etc. For capable workers, as long as they hold an actuary certificate, they have a great chance to be promoted to the senior position of chief financial officer.