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The SAS functions as the recognised representative body setting professional standards for the actuarial profession in Singapore.
The organisation serves over 1,000 members, facilitating connections with Asian and global actuaries. It hosts forums, events, and the annual Singapore Actuarial Conference featuring international speakers across Life Insurance, General Insurance, Data Analytics, ERM, and Retirement.
The SAS also conducts a bi-annual Practising Certificate Seminar, addressing professionalism topics for Appointed Actuaries, Certifying Actuaries, and Fellows.
A vibrant professional network connecting local, Asian, and global actuaries.
Annual conference with international speakers across Life Insurance, General Insurance, Data Analytics, ERM, and Retirement.
Bi-annual seminars on professionalism for Appointed Actuaries, Certifying Actuaries, and Fellows.
Regulatory Relations
The SAS builds meaningful relationships with Singapore’s key government agencies, maintaining regular touchpoints at senior levels. The society provides commentary on policy changes, advises on insurance-related topics, and engages on professional actuarial standards with:
Global Presence
The International Actuarial Association (IAA) is the worldwide organization of actuarial associations and exists to encourage the development of a global profession. Its mission is to:
The SAS is a Full Member of the IAA and has active representatives to contribute to various IAA committees. Notably, the SAS currently has representatives in the IAA Council, Executive Committee, and the Strategic Planning Committee, on top of several sections and task forces. More details about the IAA can be found on their website and further details on the SAS International Committee page.
12 organisations, approximately 25,000 members combined
Established 1981, formalized in the Constitution in 1989, and updated in 2011.
Established 1981 as the East Asian Actuarial Congress (EAAC); renamed to Asian Actuarial Conference (AAC) in 2014.
| Year | Conference | Location & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1st EAAC | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 1983 | 2nd EAAC | Singapore SAS Host — Title formalized as “East-Asian Actuarial Conference” |
| 1985 | 3rd EAAC | Manila, Philippines (Dec 1–3) |
| 1987 | 4th EAAC | Hong Kong (May 25–27) |
| 1989 | 5th EAAC | Taipei — Constitution drafted |
| 1991 | 6th EAAC | Bali, Indonesia (October) |
| 1993 | 7th EAAC | Singapore SAS Host (Nov 30 – Dec 3) |
| 1995 | 8th EAAC | Tokyo, Japan — Constitution signed |
| 1997 | 9th EAAC | Bangkok, Thailand (Oct 19–22) |
| 1999 | 10th EAAC | Seoul, Korea (Oct 3–6) — EAAC flag creation decided |
| 2001 | 11th EAAC | Hong Kong (Oct 7–10) |
| 2003 | 12th EAAC | Manila, Philippines (Oct 12–15) — EAAC logo adopted; India joined |
| 2005 | 13th EAAC | Bali, Indonesia (Sep 12–15) |
| 2007 | 14th EAAC | Tokyo, Japan (Oct 9–12) — Australia joined; Constitution amended |
| 2009 | 15th EAAC | Seoul, Korea (Oct 12–15) |
| 2011 | 16th EAAC | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Oct 10–13) — Annual frequency adopted from 2013 |
| 2013 | 17th EAAC | Singapore SAS Host (Oct 15–18) |
| 2014 | 18th AAC | Taipei (Oct 12–15) — Renamed to Asian Actuarial Congress |
| 2015 | 19th AAC | Bangkok, Thailand (Nov 3–6) |
| 2016 | 20th AAC | Gurgaon, India (Nov 9–12) |
| 2018 | 21st AAC | Hong Kong (Sep 16–19) |
| 2019 | 22nd AAC | Singapore SAS Host (Oct 21–24) |
Academic Partnerships
The SAS actively engages with local universities, participating in annual Career Fairs, mentorship sessions, industry talks, and Excel@Work sessions to promote and support the actuarial profession.
SAS partners with NTU to raise awareness of the actuarial profession and support students pursuing actuarial careers through a range of engagement programmes.
SAS partners with SMU to raise awareness of the actuarial profession and support students pursuing actuarial careers through a range of engagement programmes.
