About

Who are We?

The Portland Actuarial Club is for actuaries in the Portland, Oregon area. We provide opportunities for continuing education and networking to both experienced and aspiring actuaries.

What are the Monthly Luncheons?

We have monthly luncheons with a guest speaker, covering topics ranging from economic and investment issues, to regulatory and demographic trends, to professionalism and management skills. Speakers commence their presentation 30 minutes after lunch has begun.

See our luncheons page for upcoming meetings.

Who can Join?

Membership is open to anyone who has passed one actuarial exam and has one year of actuarial experience. The cost of attendance for members is usually carried by their employers.

Other interested nonmembers are welcome to attend as guests and cover their own charge. The cost ranges from $35 - $40 a plate and is billed after the meeting.

To join, submit your request on the Join page.

Other FAQs:

Do I have to be an ASA or FSA to join the Club?

No, membership is available to any actuarial candidate who has passed at least 1 exam (SOA or CAS) and has at least 1 year of experience.

Can I use PAC meetings for SOA Continuing Professional Development credit?

Yes - most of the PAC luncheons do qualify for continuing professional development (CPD) credit.

Determining whether a particular presentation qualifies is the responsibility of the attendee. See the SOA webpage for details about the CPD program.

What is an actuary?

An actuary is a business professional who uses strong mathematical skills to predict, model and track financial risk. See www.beanactuary.org for more details.