Actuary how-to
How to Plan Your Path Through Actuarial Exams
Exams take years; plan them.
Quick answer
Exams take years; plan them. In short: start; then; pick, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Start with Exam P.
Then Exam FM.
Pick a track: life or casualty.
Use study manuals.
Study about 100 hours per exam hour.
Schedule exams steadily.
Safety reminders for actuaries
- Follow actuarial standards of practice
- Protect confidential data
- Document assumptions
- Disclose limitations
Key terms
Mortality table · Reserve · Premium · Loss ratio · Credibility · Present value: see the full actuary glossary.