Academy Values Proposition Statements

Membership in the American Academy of Actuaries Value Propositions

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.

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.

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.