What is the Institute of Actuaries? What is the Faculty of Actuaries?
The Institute of Actuaries is the professional body for actuaries in England and Wales and is based in London. Its equivalent in Scotland is the Faculty of Actuaries which is based in Edinburgh. The two bodies operate under the umbrella name of the UK Actuarial Profession. They coordinate many of their activities, including their professional examinations, and have a common website which contains a wealth of information about the actuarial profession.