Actuarial Credentials
Explore the different actuarial credential pathways and their requirements
ASA
Associate of the Society of Actuaries
The first level of actuarial credentialing from the Society of Actuaries. Requires passing preliminary exams and completing other requirements.
ACAS
Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society
The first level of actuarial credentialing from the Casualty Actuarial Society. Requires passing preliminary exams and completing other requirements.
Required Exams:
FSA
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries
The highest level of actuarial credentialing from the Society of Actuaries. Requires completing ASA requirements plus additional requirements.
Fellowship Tracks:
Candidates specialize in one track.
FCAS
Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society
The highest level of actuarial credentialing from the Casualty Actuarial Society. Requires completing ACAS requirements plus additional fellowship exams.
Fellowship Exams:
Plus all ACAS requirements and additional fellowship exams
CERA
Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst
The SOA and CAS are two of over twenty actuarial organizations authorized to grant the CERA credential. Requires passing several exams and additional requirements.