Worth passing exams ?

[Tropikana]

Do you think it is worth for a fully qualified european (non UK) actuary to pass SOA exams if I do not plan to work outside Europe ?

SOA is worldwide recognized whereas european qualifications are not (or really less), so it could be a plus ... or maybe not.

[sohpmalvin]

Do you mean a Fellow of Institute of Actuaries?

[Tropikana]

No, I'm a Fellow of the Belgian Institute of Actuaries, which is recognized in Europe but not as much as a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (or even UK's Institute of Actuaries).
I work in ALM and ERM in a top 3 european insurance company.

[Tropikana]

Any other advice ?

[cipherap15]

exams..

if the institute of actuaries recognizes your exams or studying from belgium you can apply for CT exemptions and from their apply for the SOA exemptions....

dont really see a point to write the exams or become a part of the SOA unless you want to move though...