Industrial Risk Modelling Placement
by Argo International
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About Argo Group
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd is a leading global underwriter of speciality insurance and reinsurance products. The group is headquartered in Bermuda, and employs over 1,300 people throughout 8 countries. Argo has a presence in the United States, Bermuda, London, Brazil and Europe.
Argo Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of its clients. Argo Group enjoys an A (Excellent) credit rating and underwrote $1.9 billion of insurance and reinsurance business in 2012. Argo Group currently has total assets of $6.6 billion.
The Role
The placement year opportunities are in the London office, which trades through Syndicate AMA1200 at Lloyd’s of London. Our syndicate writes a wide range of insurance classes including property, liability, marine, energy, space, aviation and personal accident. The positions are available to undergraduate students who are interested in spending a year in industry as part of their degree. Throughout the year you will gain experience in the Lloyd’s market and support teams in a number of disciplines. You will have real responsibilities and opportunities to work on projects that have an impact on the business. Your training will be provided on the job. The positions will commence on 1st July 2015 and will finish on 24th July 2016. Argo has a history of favouring returning Placement Students in selection for our Graduate programme.
Group Risk Modelling
The successful candidate will support the Group Risk Modelling team by providing analysis and assistance on an individual account basis. Day to day activities will include interacting with and supporting the offshore modelling team to ensure data is complete and accurate, liaising with Brokers/Underwriters regarding outstanding queries on accounts as well as assisting the team in the production of monthly exposure reporting. The role may also include specific modelling projects for new business opportunities.
Minimum requirements for applicants are as follows:
- On track for a minimum 2:1 in a numerically/analytically/business focused degree. Preferred degree disciplines – Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics or Business & Management
- A level Mathematics desirable
- Highly developed numerical and analytical skills
- IT skills – intermediate Excel knowledge essential
- Fluent verbal and written English
- Highly developed communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
CV along with a supporting statement (not more than 300 words) that covers Capability, Motivation & Aspiration. (Applications will not be considered if the supporting statement is not included) to hr.recruitment@argo-int.com
Submission deadline: 31st October 2014 with 1st round interviews to be held mid-November 2014.
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