Become a member
Join the Actuaries Institute and elevate your career. We represent, educate, and connect a growing community of actuaries within Australia and globally.
Get the insight, community and credentials you need to stay ahead.
Being an actuary gives you unique skills: you can succeed wherever opportunity and data intersect. But keeping those skills sharp is essential. Staying ahead of the latest developments in data science and AI, ethics and commercial practice is a challenge for one person. You need a team around you.
Join our vibrant community of dedicated actuaries. Gain the local insights, global network, lifelong learning and connections you need for success.
Boost your data led future
Why join us?
Maintain your globally recognised designation
Qualify, specialise and stand out from the crowd. Secure a competitive advantage with post nominals that reflect your actuarial expertise in Australia, New Zealand and the global market.
Extend your professional influence and grow your career
Stay ahead of data science and AI, legislative trends and global challenges. Access research, events and programs to help you lead confidently, deliver commercial value and prepare for your Board role.
Connect with your community and advocate for the profession
Connect with talented actuaries who share your passion for making an impact. Benchmark ideas, volunteer on committees, work on shared projects, and collaborate on thought leadership to promote confidence in the actuarial profession.
We’ll support you from university to the C-suite
What do you get with membership?
Leading insight and analysis
Receive the technical knowledge you need to be successful in your job with thousands of resources. We’ll keep you up to date on emerging issues like AI and climate change.
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Events and networking
From industry events to chat groups, we connect you with other actuaries and provide the latest knowledge. Get free Insight and networking events, discounts for Major events and conferences, and dive into the big issues.
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Public policy influence
We make local change happen through public policy. We regularly commission and release government submissions, research and thought leadership reports from expert actuaries.
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Qualification and learning
Our globally recognised qualification programs build your knowledge and confidence. Upskill with short courses, microcredentials and learning resources that cover new areas.
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Professional and ethical guidance
Access a suite of Professional Standards and Guidance, overseen by expert actuaries in Practice Committees, to support your actuarial practice.
Professional Standards and regulation
Volunteering
Volunteering through committees and working groups allows you to raise your profile, earn CPD points, build expertise, expand your network and give back.
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Plus — leading programs included for free
Mentor program
Share knowledge and unlock career progress with our eight-month mentor program, free to members.
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Young Actuaries program
Receive career growth and connection through events, workshops and content specifically for young actuaries.
Young actuary community
Women Actuaries Connect+ program
Collaborate, foster diverse perspectives, and achieve professional growth. For women actuaries.
Membership types and fees
Membership is designed to advance you at each stage of your career. In Australia and globally, we create opportunities for actuaries to grow their skills and make their mark. Explore professional memberships and alternative memberships below.
Professional membershipsChoose your membership type according to your actuarial career progression. | UniversityFree Join now | GeneralFrom $180/year Apply now | AssociateFrom $330/year Apply now | FellowFrom $550/year Apply now |
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| Qualification program passed | — | Foundation Program — passed or still studying remotely | ||
| Prerequisites | Enrolled university degree | Completed university degree or intent to complete Foundation Program remotely | ||
| Post-nominals The right to use the post-nominals 'AIAA' and 'FIAA' is only granted to current Associates and Fellows of the Institute under clause 6.9 of the Institute's Constitution. | — | — | AIAA | FIAA |
| Access to Actuarial Sprint App with forums, Actuaries Digital articles and events |  | — | — | — |
| Access to member-only content | — | | | |
| Free Insight events, networking and Young Actuary Program events | | | | |
| Discounts on Major events | | | | |
| Member portal with tailored insights | — | | | |
| Earn CPD points and track lifelong learning | — | | | |
| Access to mentor program | — | | | |
| Access to volunteering opportunities | — | | | |
| International recognition of qualification | — | — | — | |
| Mutual recognition of qualification at global associations | — | — | Mutual recognition agreements with two associations | Mutual recognition agreements with nine associations |
View our full 2024-25 membership fees , including joining fees and reinstating member membership prices. Discounted fees apply for those aged 60 – 69 and those earning under $90,000 per annum.
More ways to become a member
Alternative memberships
Affiliate
Even if you haven’t completed the qualification journey, you can still join our community. Affiliate membership connects you to the latest developments in actuarial practice and expands your network. It carries no accreditation.
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Overseas mutual recognition
Qualified as an actuary somewhere else in the world? Your actuarial association may have a mutual recognition agreement with us. Members of mutually recognised actuarial associations can easily transfer to become Fellows or Associates.
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“The Institute community is very important to me. It allows me to build a personal brand and connect with like-minded individuals to tackle emerging issues such as cyber risk and AI.”
General information
Key details and dates
Our membership period is from 1 October - 30 September, with fees due each year on 1 October.
Renew your membership
Head to the member portal to renew your membership.
Full fee list
View Actuaries Institute's full 2024-2025 membership fees.
Discounted fees
We offer discounted membership fees if your total remuneration, including superannuation and bonuses, is expected to be $90,000 or less for the period from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
If you are currently enrolled full-time at university, you may also be entitled to a subsidised member fee.
Reinstatement
If your membership is defaulted on 17 December and you wish to reactivate it in the future, you’ll need to pay a reinstatement fee of AUD$360.
Members that have previously resigned, or allowed their membership to lapse, may apply for reinstatement by:
- Reading the Reinstatement Guidelines
- Completing the Reinstatement Form
FAQs
Need more details? Read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Talk to our team
Questions or comments? Email Member Services or call us on +61 (2) 9239 6100 .
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Over 45%
of our members are under 35. Young actuaries are represented by a Young Actuaries Advisory Board (YAAB) - a forum for the Board to hear from young members directly.
800+ members
volunteer their time to advance the profession across education, working groups, committees, mentoring, events and more.
1 in 5 members
are based overseas, in locations such as New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Asia. Over 60% of our overseas members are based in Asia.
