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Announcement: SOA releases January 2026 Exam SRM passing candidate numbers.

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News Releases

Society of Actuaries Announces University-Earned Credit Status to the Actuarial Program at Nanyang Technological University

A news release about Nanyang Technological University being added to the SOA UCAP listing

Society of Actuaries Conducts Job Analysis Survey to Ensure the ASA Reflects Current and Future Needs

To better understand and support the future of the actuarial profession, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) has asked its members to participate in a job analysis survey. This information will help to ensure the Associate of the SOA (ASA) meets evolving market needs.

The Society of Actuaries Welcomes New Entrants to Its Listing of Universities and Colleges with Actuarial Programs (UCAP)

News release about recently announced UCAPs

Society of Actuaries: Actuary Recognized as a Best Job in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has named the actuarial profession one of the 100 Best Jobs for 2026, also ranking it highly among technology and STEM careers (#5 in Best Technology Jobs, #7 in STEM, and #11 overall).

Society of Actuaries Explores the Effects of Wildfire-Related Air Pollution on Diseases and Mortality

A news release about the Wildfire Morbidity report and Wildfire Mortality report being published.

New Study from Society of Actuaries Research Institute Dives into Trends and Drivers of Substance-Related Mortality in the U.S.

Support Survey Explores Public Awareness of Drug and Alcohol Use

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Board Announcements

November 2025 SOA Board of Directors Meeting Recap

November 2025 SOA Board of Directors Meeting Recap

June 2025 SOA Board of Directors Meeting Recap

June 2025 SOA Board of Directors Meeting Recap

Governance Structure Review: Updates and Feedback

Sign up for aone of the virtual town halls to hear from SOA leaders and volunteers about theis governance structure review project. Simply select the link for the Zoom webcast that you would like to attend, fill out the contact information and add it to your calendar.

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.

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.

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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