Associates or Fellows of actuarial organizations not recognized by the CIA 

If you have an Associate- or Fellow-level designation from another actuarial organization that is not recognized by the CIA, here are options you can explore for getting your ACIA or FCIA. 

Recognized Fellow designations include those granted by: 

• Actuarial Society of South Africa (South Africa) 
• Casualty Actuarial Society (United States) 
• Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (United Kingdom) 
• Institute of Actuaries of Australia (Australia) 
• Society of Actuaries (United States) 
• Society of Actuaries in Ireland (Ireland) 

How to become an FCIA 

This is the Affiliate route. It is designed for people who have an Associate- or Fellow-level designation from actuarial organizations that are not recognized by the CIA, who live in Canada, and who wish to become an FCIA by completing the CIA’s education and examinations. 

You might consider this path if: 

• You want to have your qualifications achieved to date recognized by the CIA to help achieve FCIA designation 

• You want to avoid any delays in your plan to achieve FCIA 
• The timing of the first availability of CIA modules and exams is acceptable to you 
• You see the value in holding multiple designations 
• You want to pursue FCIA through innovative, open-book, online CIA Fellowship exams and modules 

Steps for Pathway 2 

• Contact the CIA to ensure you meet the criteria for enrolment in the Affiliate route 
• Apply to have completed coursework and exams assessed by the CIA 
• Complete all requirements to become an ACIA member 
• Be an ACIA member for at least 12 months while accruing Canadian experience 
• Successfully complete FCIA membership application 
• Successfully complete (any remaining) requirements for an FCIA specialty track 
• Successfully complete the CIA Practice Education Course (PEC) 
• Demonstrate required practical and Canadian-specific experience