Actuary intern Review

by AIG

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I really enjoyed the 10-week internship!

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • From day one I felt a part of the team and felt that the work I carried out had a real impact on the business.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • There was always someone who would be happy to help if you had any questions or concerns.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I never felt like I had too much work and very rarely did I have to stay late to complete tasks.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Every task I was assigned had relevance to the team and never once did I feel I was given work "for the sake of it". I was solely responsible for tasks/projects assigned to me, but there was always someone available incase I needed guidance.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I learnt were invaluable. Communication and problem solving skills are vital in this role (more so than mathematical ability) and I was able to develop these noticeably during the internship.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very entertaining, relaxed and hardworking. Being an open plan office, this atmosphere resonated throughout.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Almost perfect - there was a structured 3-day introduction scheme before the work began, as well as a mid-internship and end-internship HR-organised event.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • During the 3-day induction, we had an insightful introduction to insurance talk, as well as high-profile managers from various business areas come in and talk to us. When we separated into our various business functions, there were further opportunities to attend presentations, talks and skill sessions.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Excellent!

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There was a great social scene amongst fellow interns and I've lost count the number of times we met up for lunches, after work drinks and nights out.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive! A typical lunch would set you back £5-6/day, a dinner would be £20+/person and a pint is usually £5. When you include travel and rent it does add up!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London has a lot of choice in terms of pubs and clubs nearby!

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • As an employee, AIG have a number of societies and groups that you can join. They host a wide variety of talks across the country that you can attend. One such example was a talk on developing your personal brand hosted in Croydon.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2014

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