About the Actuaries Institute
We shape the future. We make sure actuaries have the skills, standards and opportunities to use data for good.
Here’s how we help the profession make a world of difference
We are the peak professional body for actuaries in Australia and overseas. We represent the profession to government, business and the community. We hold the ‘public interest’ and ‘common good’ as key principles in developing policy.
We train the profession and deliver lifelong learning on emerging trends, so actuaries are ready for the future. As an actuary, your peers in our community support your growth with advice and collaboration through networking and volunteering.
Shaping the future of the actuarial profession
What we do:
Educating
We expand actuaries’ knowledge to meet the changing needs of their clients and communities at every career stage.
Qualifications and learning
Promoting
We create opportunities for actuaries to excel in emerging fields, where their skills can unlock key solutions for businesses and communities.
Practice areas
Advocating
We amplify the voice of actuaries through our thought leadership, empowering actuaries to shape public policy.
Research and analysis
Connecting
We create a supportive and vibrant community across Australia and overseas.
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What is an actuary?
Actuaries shape the future
Not sure what an actuary does? Actuaries use data to measure uncertainty and maximise opportunity, helping businesses and communities make sound decisions about the future. Actuaries do this while balancing interests.
"Diversity of thought is more important than ever, and there are so many forums for actuaries to share their knowledge and opinions at all stages of their career."
Reach and impact in the age of AI
Strategic Plan 2025-2027
Our new strategic plan was developed by the board and executive to ensure the success of all actuaries — whatever their age, experience, speciality or geography — in the age of AI and data, and amid societal issues like climate change, affordability and inequality.
Join our community
Get the insight, vibrant community and credentials you need to stay ahead.
Gain the local insights, global network, lifelong learning and connections you need for success. We give you the cutting-edge insights and tools to deliver exceptional value and impact.
Our story
Serving for 125 years — and counting
Starting with a small group in NSW in 1897, the Actuaries Institute has grown steadily. Firstly involved in the life insurance industry, we now encompass a broad range of industries. Our legacy is strong, and our future is even stronger.
Leadership
Governance and leadership
At the helm of the Actuaries Institute stands our Council - the people driving our profession forward and charting our course into the future.
Reflecting on our success
Annual Reviews and Financial Statements
Each year, the achievements of the Institute and our profession are highlighted in our Year in Review. None of these could have been achieved without our incredible Council, staff and volunteers and all that you do for the profession. Our annual financial statements are published alongside these reflections.
Our Position Paper
The AI-Powered Actuary: Amplifying Our Value
AI is one of the most transformative forces of our future, both for our profession and society, offering both immense opportunity as well as risk. Our Paper, The AI-Powered Actuary: Amplifying our Value, discusses the opportunities presented by AI.
Presidential Address 2025
Community, Connection, Collaboration
In her 2025 address, President Win-Li Toh reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing our profession. Win-Li discusses how actuaries are tackling “wicked” problems across AI, health, climate change and government services through the power of working together.
Be connected. Join the Institute.
Becoming a member of the Institute opens doors in your career. Connect with over 5,800 active members who work every day to shape the future. Our trusted community reflects our deep engagement in insurance, superannuation, finance, banking, data science, technology, governments, telecoms and health.
