Actuarial Students' National Association

Name

Actuarial Students' National Association

Legal name

Actuarial Students' National Association

Website

https://anea-asna.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ASNA is a student-run Canadian non-profit founded in 1989 that supports actuarial science students across 19 member universities through an annual convention (900+ attendees), peer mentorship, monthly webinars, newsletters, podcasts, and a jobs portal, funded primarily by tiered convention registrations and corporate sponsorships from the actuarial industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Convention Registration Fees: The organization generates revenue through tiered convention registration fees: Eager Beaver ($200), Early Bird ($250), and Late Registration ($300). Registration includes access to career fair, seminars, networking events, meals, and social activities.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsors pay for various sponsorship tiers (Grand Patron, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze) to gain access to student talent at the convention, including career fair booth presence, interviews with students, and brand visibility. In 2026, the convention had 52 sponsors.
3. Support from Canadian Institute of Actuaries: The CIA provides ongoing support to ASNA, including promotional assistance and industry connections, which helps sustain the organization's operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

ASNA is a student-run national association that delivers professional development and career-readiness services to actuarial science students at 19 Canadian universities. Its flagship offering is a three-day annual convention that brings together 900+ students and 50+ corporate sponsors for a career fair, seminars, networking, case competition, and interviews. Year-round, ASNA operates a nationwide peer mentorship program, monthly educational webinars, seasonal newsletters, and a podcast featuring industry experts.

Product overview

ASNA operates as a student-run organization offering a portfolio of professional development programs and events for actuarial students across Canada. The core offerings include the annual three-day convention (the largest gathering of actuarial students in North America), a peer mentorship program, monthly webinars, a podcast series, seasonal newsletters, and case competitions. These services work together to provide networking opportunities, educational content, and career resources to students from 19 member universities across the country.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Convention A three-day annual event for actuarial students featuring a career fair, seminars, private networking sessions, coffee connections, case competition, and games. The 2026 edition brought together 900+ students and 50+ corporate sponsors, making it the largest gathering of actuarial students in North America.
• Peer Mentorship Program A nationwide peer mentorship program that pairs actuarial students across Canadian universities as mentors and mentees for guidance on exam preparation, career paths, and professional development.
• Webinars Monthly educational webinar series covering actuarial exam strategies, interview preparation, technical skills, and industry topics, featuring industry professionals and senior student leaders.
• ASNA Podcast Official podcast featuring interviews with industry experts, student leaders, and professionals discussing actuarial science, career insights, and innovative trends. Distributed via Spotify.
• Newsletters Seasonal newsletter publications (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall) providing insights from accomplished actuaries on exam processes, career paths, job applications, and exclusive interviews.
• Case Competition Annual competition where student teams solve real-world actuarial problems and present solutions to industry judges, with cases developed in collaboration with corporate partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 900+ students connected with employers at a single event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Member Universities (19 total)coreOthers · 1 January 1989ASNA is affiliated with 19 Canadian universities offering actuarial programs, including Concordia, McGill, Université de Montréal, UQAM, Université Laval, Waterloo, Toronto, Western, Carleton, York, Ottawa, Windsor, McMaster, Laurier, Manitoba, Regina, Calgary, UBC, Simon Fraser, Dalhousie, and UPEI. Each university has delegates who facilitate local engagement.
• Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CIA is a key strategic partner providing ongoing support to ASNA, including promotional assistance, industry connections, and collaboration on student initiatives. The CIA helps promote ASNA programs to its members and supports the annual convention through sponsorship and participation.
• Society of Actuaries (SOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOA is a Grand Patron sponsor, providing significant support to ASNA. SOA staff participate in convention events and panels, and SOA credentials are highly relevant to ASNA student members pursuing actuarial careers.
• Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAS is a Grand Patron sponsor supporting ASNA initiatives. CAS participates in convention programming and provides educational resources for students interested in property and casualty actuarial careers.
• Sun Life FinancialflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond-level sponsor with long-standing support for ASNA conventions. Sun Life recruits actuarial talent at the career fair, hosts events, and provides industry expertise through presentations.
• ManulifeflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond-level sponsor actively recruiting at ASNA conventions. Manulife alumni often share their ASNA experiences as both former student attendees and current employer representatives.
• Munich ReflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand Patron sponsor with significant involvement in ASNA programs. Munich Re staff present at conventions and participate in student networking events.
• IntactflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond-level sponsor recruiting actuarial students at convention career fairs and supporting ASNA events.
• Canada LifecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level sponsor participating in career fair and convention events. Canada Life hosts exclusive events like Private Breakfasts.
• AvivacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level sponsor active in ASNA conventions, hosting events like the Aviva Olympics and recruiting students.
• TD BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level sponsor with significant presence at convention career fair and networking events.
• WTWcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor participating in ASNA conventions for talent recruitment.
• RGAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level sponsor specializing in reinsurance recruitment of actuarial talent.
• AoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor participating in career fair and recruiting actuarial students.
• MillimancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor with actuarial consulting expertise presenting at webinars and conventions.
• KPMGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor participating in ASNA conventions for recruitment.
• PwCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor presenting at webinars and participating in convention career fair.
• Oliver WymancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor with consulting presence at ASNA events.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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