This is the Academy

The American Academy of Actuaries is the voice of U.S. actuaries on public policy and professionalism issues. It represents the U.S. profession both domestically and internationally.

The Academy provides reliable, independent actuarial expertise on public policy issues to Congress, state legislatures, other policymakers, regulators, and the public.

The Academy also develops and maintains standards of qualification to practice as an actuary. In addition, the Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) and the Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline (ABCD) are entities established within and supported by the Academy. They operate independently in establishing standards, providing counseling, and/or recommending discipline.

The Academy’s work is governed by three primary groups: the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and the Council of U.S. Presidents.

Academy committees and task forces are appointed annually, the period running from the close of one annual meeting to the opening of the next.

2009 Membership Statistics

Academy Membership
Membership as of November 30, 2008 16,486
Membership as of November 30, 2007 15,778


Academy Membership by Employment
(As of November 30, 2008)