[[Actuarial Notes Wiki|Wiki]] / [[Actuarial Certifications]] / ==Society of Actuaries (SOA)== > The [[Society of Actuaries (SOA)]] was established in 1949 from the merger of the Actuarial Society of America (est. 1889) and the American Institute of Actuaries (est. 1909). > - [SOA - Historical Background](https://www.soa.org/about/historical-background/) ### SOA Actuarial Credentials The [SOA Education Pathways](https://pathways.soa.org/designations) explains the requirements to become an **Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)** and a **Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA).** | Certification | Description | | ----------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [[Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)]] | **⭐ Certification** Associate Actuary specialized in life insurance, pensions, health, finance, and risk management. | | [[Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)]] | **⭐ Certification** Fellow Actuary specialized in one of 6 tracks: corporate finance, quant finance, annuities, retirement benefits, health insurance, and general insurance. | | [[Certified Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA)]] | **⭐ Certification** Actuary specialized in Enterprise Risk Management. |