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News Releases

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March 2025
Các yếu tố chính ảnh hưởng đến lựa chọn nghề nghiệp của học sinh, sinh viên Việt Nam: tiết lộ từ Khảo sát của Hiệp hội Chuyên gia Thẩm định rủi ro Hoa Kỳ (SOA)
Các yếu tố chính ảnh hưởng đến lựa chọn nghề nghiệp của học sinh, sinh viên Việt Nam: tiết lộ từ Khảo sát của Hiệp hội Chuyên gia Thẩm định rủi ro Hoa Kỳ (SOA)
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March 2025
Survey from the Society of Actuaries Unveils Key Factors Influencing Career Choices for Vietnamese Students
In Vietnam, the career aspirations of students are shaped by various sociological factors, notably the pursuit of financial security and family expectations. As students navigate their educational paths, understanding these influences is essential for guiding them toward fulfilling careers.
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March 2025
The Society of Actuaries Announces Opening of Singapore Office
The Society of Actuaries (SOA), the world’s largest actuarial professional organization, announces the opening of a new regional office in Singapore. Actuaries are professional experts in measuring and analyzing risk, and work in a variety of fields, including insurance, healthcare, consulting, financial services, government and education.
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February 2025
NCPERS to Sponsor Public Pension Plan Mortality Study with Society of Actuaries Research Institute
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute and the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS) announced development of a new study, focusing on U.S. public pension plan mortality data. Sponsored by NCPERS, the study will analyze in-depth data from more than 30 U.S. public pension systems spanning from 2022 to 2026. The research findings are scheduled to be released around 2030.
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February 2025
Society of Actuaries Designates Toronto’s York University as Center of Actuarial Excellence
News release announcing York University in Canada has received the CAE designation.
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February 2025
Society of Actuaries Announces: U.S. News & World Report Ranks Actuary in Top 10 of 2025 Best Jobs
U.S. News & World Report has recognized the actuarial profession with top rankings in several of its annual Best Jobs categories. Actuary was listed tenth within the 100 Best Jobs of 2025, and also in Best Technology Jobs and Best STEM Jobs. Actuaries are professional experts in measuring and analyzing risk. They work in a variety of fields, including insurance, healthcare, consulting, financial services, government and education.
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Board Announcements

April 2025
March 2025 SOA Board of Directors Meeting Recap
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Board of Directors (Board) gathered in Savannah, Georgia March 6–7 to discuss key strategies and essential initiatives. Discussions focused on optimizing the candidate pipeline, AI strategy and global growth. The Exam Exemptions Task Force and the Governance Review Task Force provided updates to the Board.
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January 2025
SOA Shares Progress on University-Earned Credit Program Review
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) is providing an update to our global stakeholders regarding the University-Earned Credit (UEC) program.
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November 2024
October 2024 SOA Board of Directors Meeting Recap
The SOA Board of Directors convened October 26–27 to discuss strategic direction and updates. Key decisions comprised approving the strategic principles associated with the refresh of the strategic plan and approving 2025 essential initiatives.
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News Release
October 2024
Strategic Review of Governance Structure
The SOA Board of Directors is beginning an important new project to review aspects of the organization's governance structure. This initiative aims to ensure that the SOA’s governance framework is well-positioned to support the organization's long-term success and effective implementation of its strategic plan.
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July 2024
June 2024 SOA Board of Directors Meeting Recap
The SOA Board of Directors met in Baltimore, MD, June 22–23 to strategize and address key business initiatives. Topics included the refresh of the SOA strategic plan, artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the actuarial profession, growing the pipeline of actuarial candidates and members, and the evolution of the SOA’s professional interest sections.
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April 2024
March 2024 SOA Board of Directors Meeting Recap
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Board of Directors (Board) gathered in Chicago March 16–17 for its first meeting of the year. Among key topics on the agenda were the FSA pathway evolution update, Board elections, strategic planning and the use of AI in the workforce.
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