Upholding the Highest Standard
Actuaries make decisions that affect the lives of millions of Americans every day. In order to build public trust, members of the actuarial profession are held to high ethical and operating standards. Professionalism is foundational for making sound decisions as an actuary, no matter where you work or what area you specialize in.
Professionalism and the
Practicing Actuary
Rigorous standards and guidelines are a fundamental component of professionalism and essential to the actuarial profession’s self-regulation. Adherence to these meticulous requirements keep actuaries well-informed and adept, ensuring their insights remain accurate and trustworthy, even as the profession continues to evolve.
Standards of Practice
Guidance for appropriate techniques, applications, and procedures in actuarial practice.
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Code of Conduct
Professional and ethical standards required of actuaries who practice in the United States.
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U.S. Qualification Standards
Basic and continuing education and experience requirements for issuing actuarial opinions.
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The Academy provides the framework to support two independent boards responsible for managing conduct and standards of practice, facilitating ethical compliance and unquestionable professionalism.
“I owe a lot of my success to the professionalism trainings I’ve attended and discussions with more experienced colleagues about issues related to the Code of Professional Conduct and ASOPs.”
“In my role, professionalism is key—especially as auditors always have to keep an eye out for the best interest of the public, which includes policyholders, investors and many others in society. It’s a big part of why I feel proud of the work I do.”
“I have benefited from working around other great actuaries who have helped me navigate around any professionalism issues such that they never became big challenges.”
“It’s hard to find a single time where professionalism training has helped me in my career being that so much of that training plays a role in your daily life—I feel like professionalism is embedded in all that we do.”
Empower Your Practice with Professionalism Resources
Gain invaluable insights into the nuances of professionalism through resources designed to support actuaries in their pursuit of excellence.
Request a Professionalism Speaker
Finding the right expert for your event is our priority. The Academy’s Speakers Bureau connects you with top professionals and thought leaders on actuarial professionalism.
Council on Professionalism and Education Committees
The Academy’s commitment to professionalism is guided by the Council on Professionalism and Education (COPE), which coordinates the work of its diverse committees, task forces, and work groups listed below.
Council on Professionalism and Education
The Council on Professionalism and Education (COPE) oversees the Academy’s work on professionalism issues. COPE manages the work of its committees, task forces, and work groups, which are listed below.
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Actuarial Professionalism Liaison Committee
This committee provides a forum for the five US-based actuarial organizations and the bodies responsible for the profession’s standards to discuss professionalism topics and issues.
Learn MoreCommittee on Qualifications
This committee recommends qualification requirements to the Academy Board and answers qualification questions from actuaries.
Learn MoreCommittee on Professional Responsibility
This committee promotes knowledge of standards of conduct, qualification, and practice.
Learn MoreCommittee on Education
In order to advance the Academy’s educational initiatives, this committee develops necessary programs and supports the directors of Professionalism and Public Policy in evaluating educational content and quality through surveys.
Learn MoreJoint Committee on the Code of Professional Conduct
This committee monitors the Code of Professional Conduct of the U.S.-based actuarial organizations and recommends necessary amendments to the Code to all of the U.S.-based organizations.
Learn MoreLife and Health Qualifications Seminar Subcommittee
This subcommittee of the Committee on Education provides training and instruction – and an optional exam – to assist actuaries in meeting basic education requirements to sign NAIC life and health opinions.
Learn MoreMyers Award Task Force
The Myers Award Task Force gathers annually to consider candidates for the Robert J. Myers Public Service Award, which honors an actuary for notable public service. Each year, the task force recommends an award recipient to the Academy Board.
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