Society of Actuaries (SOA) – Global Leader in Life, Health & Retirement
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) is the world’s largest professional actuarial organization, specializing in life insurance, health insurance, retirement, investments, and enterprise risk management. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Illinois, USA, SOA is a globally recognized body that shapes the future of actuarial science through education, credentialing, and research.
What Does SOA Do?
- Professional Qualifications – SOA offers internationally respected designations: Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA), Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA), and Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA).
- Actuarial Exams & Training – Its curriculum covers probability, statistics, finance, economics, predictive analytics, risk modeling, and advanced actuarial applications with specialization tracks in life, health, pensions, investments, and ERM.
- Education & Research – SOA leads actuarial research in areas such as longevity, mortality, healthcare costs, retirement systems, financial markets, and big data analytics.
- Global Community – With members in more than 100 countries, SOA has one of the largest actuarial networks worldwide, connecting professionals in insurance, consulting, and financial services.
