Is an Actuary Test the first sep in becoming an insurance agent?
About Actuarial Examinations Actuaries in the U.S. and Canada achieve professional status by passing a set of examinations prescribed by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) or the Society of Actuaries (SOA). Examinations are held twice each year in the Spring and Fall at various cities in the United States, Canada, and other countries around the world. Exams 1/P, 2/FM, and 4/C are jointly administered by the CAS and SOA. Many prospective actuaries begin taking exams while in college with the aid of self-study courses jointly offered by the CAS and SOA. Most achieve Associateship in three to five years. All students acquire a core set of knowledge from required courses before following the CAS or SOA career path. A student’s selection to pursue the SOA or CAS career path is frequently influenced by personal interest, set of skills, and acceptance of a particular entry-level job. The SOA offers required and elective self-study courses. Prospective actuaries must earn credits from severa
