Caminhos para atuação como perito atuarial no Brasil

Abstract

This work discusses the paths to acting as an actuarial expert in Brazil. The general objective of the work is to demonstrate ways on how to become an actuarial expert in Brazil. The specific objectives contextualize the actuarial expert, describe the actuarial expert's role in different segments and identify Brazilian legislation related to the actuary profession, including laws, regulations and standards issued by regulatory bodies. This work is justified by the fact that the actuary profession plays a crucial role in the Brazilian economy, especially in sectors such as insurance, pensions and finance, in which risk management and actuarial evaluation are fundamental for the efficient and sustainable functioning of institutions. Therefore, understanding the paths to enter this career is of great importance for students and professionals who wish to specialize in this area. This study adopted a qualitative approach, which is characterized by its analytical and descriptive nature. Data collection and analysis were carried out through bibliographic research. With the development of the research, it was discovered that the training necessary to enter this career involves the completion of a higher education course in Actuarial Sciences in an educational institution recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC). It was also possible to verify that the actuarial expert's performance occurs in different segments of the economy, especially in the insurance, pension, health, investment and corporate risk management sectors. Finally, the Brazilian legislation related to the actuary profession is composed of Decree-Law No. 806, of September 4, 1969 and Decree No. 66,408, of April 3, 1970 and the New Code of Civil Procedure (NCPC), Law No. 13,105/2015.