PROFESSIONALISM FIRST
The heart of the Academy’s mission
Academy Professionalism Resources
The Academy is home to the actuarial profession’s fundamental professionalism documents—the Code of Professional Conduct (the Code), the Qualification Standards for Actuaries Issuing Statements of Actuarial Opinion in the United States (USQS), and the Actuarial Standards of Practice (ASOPs). These tools are available so members can fulfill their responsibilities to their principals—and to the public—with the highest standards of professionalism.
CODE
The Code of Professional Conduct identifies the professional and ethical
standards required of actuaries who belong to the Academy.
USQS
The U.S. Qualifications Standards
apply to actuaries issuing statements
of actuarial opinion.
ASOPs
The Actuarial Standards of Practice describe the procedures an actuary should follow when performing actuarial services.
Professionalism Webinar
Tales From the Dark Side
Join us on December 19 at 12 pm ET for the latest iteration of our popular “Tales from the Dark Side.” This webinar will explore examples of ethical problems based on cases and requests for guidance that have been brought before the Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline (ABCD). Registration is now open.
FEATURED DISCUSSION PAPERS
Explaining Professionalism
to Principals
Outlines the professionalism considerations an actuary
should have when producing a final work product.
Conflicts of Interest When Doing Volunteer Work
Helps Academy volunteers identify any actual or potential
conflicts of interest they might have, and suggests what
actions might be considered to address such conflicts.
Self-Regulation and the Actuarial Profession
Highlights the importance of self-regulation and how
individual actuaries can help preserve self-regulation.
Professionalism for the
Solo Actuary
Includes considerations on ways solo practitioners might
fulfill their professional responsibilities.
Other popular and useful resources include:
Want to learn more?
If you have questions after consulting these resources, you can ask for assistance.
To contact the Academy’s professionalism department, contact professionalism@actuary.org