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History of the IAJ

The Institute of Actuaries of Japan (IAJ) is a corporation with over a century of heritage and tradition.

Founded in 1899, the Institute of Actuaries of Japan (IAJ) is proud of over a century of heritage and tradition.

The IAJ engages in a broad range of activities, including research and the advancement of actuarial science, the education and the development of actuaries, and facilitation of professional and cultural exchanges among overseas actuarial organizations.

<<History of Japanese Actuary>>
1881Modern life insurance companies formed around
1898First insurance regulation(old Commercial Law)
1899Establishment of the Institute of Actuaries of Japan
1936IAJ started qualifying examination for fellowship
1939Revision of Insurance Business Act
- Introduction of the Appointed Actuary* system
* " Hoken Keirinin" in Japanese
1963IAJ incorporated
19648 Trust Banks joined as supporting member
1970Non-life Ins. Cos. joined as supporting member
- IAJ started ASEA seminar for East Asian Countries
197620th ICA held in Tokyo
1988Introduction of the Certified Pension Actuaries*
* "Nenkin Suurinin" in Japanese
199015 Banks joined IAJ as supporting member
19958th EAAC held in Tokyo
1996Drastic Revision of the Insurance Business Act
- IAJ became a full member of IFAA(IAA)
1999Centennial Anniversary of IAJ
- IAJ Centenary Convention
- IAA Tokyo meeting
- ASTIN/AFIR Colloquia
2000IAJ was entitled "Designated Association" by FSA
200714th EAAC held in Tokyo
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