Membership Application Guide

Competency Framework Section Examples by Designation

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The American Academy of Actuaries’ Competency Framework specifies the knowledge required of new members across three key areas: General Actuarial Topics, U.S. Laws and Practices, and U.S. Actuarial Professionalism.

To assist applicants in completing the competency framework section of the new and reinstatement membership application, the Academy has created several resources, including this guide with sample responses. These examples illustrate how an applicant might describe their education and experience for each individual competency area, with examples tailored to and focused on the most common actuarial credentials held by applicants applying for Academy membership.

Except where an exam directly demonstrates a specific competency, these examples are designed to guide applicants in articulating their own unique experiences and professional preparation and are not intended to be copied verbatim.

To use this resource, locate the pathway that applies to you and click on the arrow to view example responses. To access all available membership application resources, please visit the main membership application webpage located here..