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Reading list for FCIA Syllabus – Individual life and annuities track

Supporting the FCIA exam focused on the specialized individual life and annuities track, this comprehensive reading list will provide you with the ideal study material to prepare for earning your FCIA designation.

Exam FCIA-3: Individual life insurance and annuities – April 2025

These files include the Exam FCIA-3: Individual life insurance and annuities exam and sample solutions – April 2025. They are available for use as practice.

Exam FCIA-1: Individual life insurance and annuities – June 2025

These files include the Exam FCIA-1: Individual life insurance and annuities exam and sample solutions – June 2025. They are available for use as practice.

Exam FCIA-2: Individual life insurance and annuities – November 2024 – Excel files

These Excel files which include calculation sheets were used for Exam FCIA-2: Individual life insurance and annuities – November 2024. They are available for use as practice.

Exam FCIA-2: Individual life insurance and annuities – November 2024 – Past Exam for Practice

This open-book exam assesses participants’ ability to apply actuarial principles to individual life insurance and annuity products. Through applied scenarios, participants demonstrate their understanding of pricing, valuation, reinsurance, and financial reporting, with a focus on sound professional judgment and practical […]

New resources help Canadians tackle retirement preparedness

This media release announces the CIA’s insight statement, titled Helping Canadians Prepare for the Risks of Retirement, as well as the fact sheet, titled Planning for a Secure Retirement.

Helping Canadians Prepare for the Risks of Retirement

Many Canadians face significant financial risks in retirement, from inflation and market volatility to unexpected expenses and longevity risk. This insight statement explores these challenges and highlights key strategies to navigate retirement with confidence.

Planning for a Secure Retirement – Fact sheet

Proactive planning can make all the difference in ensuring financial security in retirement. This fact sheet outlines key retirement risks, essential savings strategies, and the role of financial advisors in building a secure future. Featuring expert insights from Canada’s actuaries, […]

Review of Standards of Practice with Respect to Gender Identity – Exposure Draft

This exposure draft outlines the proposed changes to the standards of practice.

Skills and Knowledge Inventories for the Individual Insurance Area of Practice

This resource document is meant to assist CIA members practising in individual insurance gauge their skills and knowledge within this area. The Skills and Knowledge Inventory should not be construed as a definitive and complete description of the all the […]