SOA Overview

The Society of Actuaries (SOA) is the largest professional, actuarial organization in the world. It is dedicated to serving its 19,000 members, and the public. The SOA's vision is for actuaries to be recognized as the leading professionals in the modeling and management of financial risk and contingent events. The SOA is committed to:

• Education - Providing basic education in the fundamental principles of actuarial science, advanced education, professional development and continuing education for practicing actuaries.
• Research - Conducting research to develop studies of historical experience and techniques for projections into the future, analyzing the actuarial aspects of public policy issues and providing the foundation for further expansion of the profession.
• The Profession - Promoting high standards of professional competence and conduct within the actuarial profession.

The president of the SOA is Bruce Schobel, FSA, and the president-elect is Cecil Bykerk, FSA.