2018 Spring/Summer - Individual Life and Annuities Exams Item Writers and Graders

How does this role benefit the work of the organization and the profession?

This role supports the education and credential activities of the SOA, in particular the question writing and grading for the Individual Life and Annuities (ILA) FSA track exams. 

Responsibilities & Duties

The SOA is looking for actuaries with experience in Individual Life and Annuities (ILA) or related areas to write questions for any of the following ILA exams:

• Life Pricing Exam
• Life Risk Management Exam
• Life Finance and Valuation Exam (both US and Canada versions)
• Participate in drafting and reviewing questions for examinations
• Participate in grading and/or sorting of written examinations
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the SOA Education Confidentiality Agreement
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written 

  * Volunteer candidates must not have family members / significant others currently taking ILA exams

Time Commitment

• Approximately 20 hours per year plus additional travel time to meetings 

Experience Required

• Must be FSA
• Experience with at least part of the ILA exam syllabus preferred 

Opportunity Location

U.S. and Canada 

Travel Required

Attend approximately two to four on-site meetings per year in North America. 

SOA Training Required

Must attend one in-person Item Writer Training before helping with question writing. Next session to be held in mid-August 2018 

PAOP

None 

Additional Specializations  

None