Academy FAQ

What is the Academy's purpose?

Vision

The vision of the American Academy of Actuaries is that financial security systems in the United

What are the requirements for Academy membership?

Visit the Applying for Membership page to find out about Academy membership requirements

I already belong to another actuarial organization. Why should I join the Academy?

Qualified actuaries from every practice area join the Academy, united in their

How does the Academy participate in the debate on public policy issues?

The major impetus behind the Academy's high-profile legislative participation on Capitol Hill and among the

How does the Academy maintain standards of professionalism for actuaries?

The Academy upholds the profession's standards through the

How are Academy members who violate the profession's standards of conduct disciplined?

The types of discipline the Academy imposes for professional misconduct include private reprimand, public reprimand

What is the significance of the MAAA designation?

An MAAA is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. To many employers, clients, and government leaders, the

What is the American Academy of Actuaries?

How do I become an actuary?

What is an actuary? 

Actuaries put a price tag on risk. They are the leading professionals in finding