Membership in the American Academy of Actuaries Value Propositions
 

INDIVIDUALS

What is the value of being a member of the American Academy of Actuaries?

• Academy membership connects you to all areas of the actuarial profession – not just the areas in which you practice.
• Academy membership provides you with an opportunity to interact with legislators and other policymakers on significant public policy concerns.
• Academy membership places you in the forefront of emerging insurance and financial issues.
• Academy membership provides you with a high quality, efficient and cost-effective means of obtaining continuing education once you have completed your basic actuarial education.
• Academy membership demonstrates your commitment to the professionalism standards for actuaries.
• Academy membership offers an effective way to network with peers and leaders throughout the profession.
• Academy membership, through volunteer service on a task force, work group, committee, or practice council, broadens your actuarial experience and supports your career progression.
• Academy membership, through volunteer service on a task force, work group, committee, or practice council, helps put you on a leadership track within the profession.
• Academy membership offers easy access to a wealth of resources and information from the Academy.

 

EMPLOYERS

What is the value of your employees’ membership in the American Academy of Actuaries?

• Academy membership for your employees provides assurance that your actuaries are properly qualified to offer a statement of actuarial opinion.
• Academy membership for your employees means your company has a window on the profession’s public policy work.
• Academy membership for your employees provides you with the confidence to readily deploy qualified actuaries into various areas of the company.
• Academy membership for your employees assures them that you value their accomplishments and the professionalism standards to which they are held.
• Academy membership for your employees helps your actuaries stay on top of emerging issues, enabling them to help prepare your company for the future.
• Academy membership for your employees can help facilitate having a voice in shaping how the actuarial profession maintains its standards and qualifications.
• Academy membership for your employees helps facilitate having a voice in shaping how the actuarial profession applies actuarial principles to public policy issues.
• Academy membership for your employees provides easy access to a wealth of resources and information from the Academy.

 

RETIREES

• What is the value of maintaining your membership in the American Academy of Actuaries after you retire?
• Academy membership allows you to stay connected with all areas of the actuarial profession.
• Academy membership facilitates your re-entry into the profession should you decide to return to full-time employment.
• Academy membership demonstrates continued professional activity and provides confidence to those doing occasional work as a consultant or part-time actuary.
• Academy membership gives you the opportunity to share your knowledge of actuarial science and principles with others who can benefit from your expertise and seasoned judgment.
• Academy membership keeps you informed about significant policy decisions by legislators and policymakers.
• Academy membership is an effective way to network with others in the profession who also have retired.
• Academy membership offers easy access to a wealth of resources and information from the Academy.