Current U.S. Qualification Standards
The U.S. Qualification Standards (USQS) serve as a cornerstone of excellence, laying out the necessary education, experience, and ongoing professional development that actuaries must achieve to issue Statements of Actuarial Opinion (SAOs).
(in effect as of Jan. 1, 2022)
To better understand the requirements and find answers to more general questions, please explore our FAQ page.
Need to understand which CE requirements apply to you? Start with this infographic.
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Attestation Form for the U.S. Qualification Standards—A Useful Tool
The U.S. Qualification Standards Attestation Form was developed to help actuaries voluntarily demonstrate how they meet the US Qualification Standards (USQS) specific requirements for signing NAIC annual life, health, and property & casualty statements of actuarial opinion. The Attestation Form can also be used to attest to the general qualifications of the USQS.
Setting the Standard for Integrity—History of the U.S. Qualification Standards
In 1981, the American Academy of Actuaries established the initial U.S. Qualification Standards to provide a more structured approach to actuarial oversight.
Learn about the history of the qualification standards and how they have been strengthened over time.
(in effect from Jan. 1, 2008, through Dec. 31, 2021)
(in effect through Dec. 31, 2007)