Actuarial Associations and Institutions

A complete directory of the national and international bodies that represent, credential and develop the actuarial profession around the world.

Organizations in Mexico

Mexico

Colegio Nacional de Actuarios

CONAC

The body that has represented, brought together and set standards for Mexican actuaries since 1966. It issues standards of practice, certifications and codes of ethics.

Founded: Nov 16, 1966
Member of: IAA and ALAC
→ conacmexico.org.mx
Mexico

Asociación Mexicana de Actuarios

AMA

Brings together Mexican actuaries with an emphasis on technical development and continuing professional education.

Focus: Continuing education and professional events
Mexico / Regulator

Comisión Nacional de Seguros y Fianzas

CNSF

The regulator of Mexico's insurance and surety sector (National Insurance and Surety Commission). It sets the framework in which actuaries responsible for reserve valuation work.

Reports to: SHCP (Ministry of Finance)
→ gob.mx/cnsf

International Organizations

International

International Actuarial Association

IAA

The only worldwide association of actuarial associations. It promotes global recognition of the profession and develops international standards.

Founded: 1895
Members: 73 full member associations
→ actuaries.org
USA / International

Society of Actuaries

SOA

The largest actuarial organization in the world. Its ASA and FSA credentials are recognized globally.

Founded: 1949
Credentials: ASA, FSA, CERA
→ soa.org
USA / International

Casualty Actuarial Society

CAS

The only global organization focused exclusively on property and casualty insurance. More than 9,500 members.

Founded: 1914
Credentials: ACAS, FCAS
→ casact.org
United Kingdom

Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

IFoA

The UK body formed by the merger of the Institute of Actuaries (1848) and the Faculty of Actuaries (1856).

Credentials: FIA, AIA
→ actuaries.org.uk
Latin America

Asociación Latinoamericana de Actuarios

ALAC

Brings together the actuarial associations of Latin America and represents them before the IAA: Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and others.

Global Regulation

International Association of Insurance Supervisors

IAIS

Sets standards for the regulation of the global insurance sector and for the actuary's role in prudential supervision.

→ iaisweb.org