Extracting and analysing data to build reports. I have done a lot of document editing/ checking. I also regularly use PVTM to calculate a transfer value, create a reasonableness check spreadsheet and draft an email outlining the transfer value to the clie...
As an intern, your work is very similar to that of a new graduate. A typical day could involve training with other interns, real life client work, professional development and insight webinars, and virtual conversations with senior colleagues in your offi...
Per day multiple tasks would be given including; transfer value calculations, trivial commutations, some accounting tasks, valuations, meetings with hubs and colleagues and where needed, appropriate emails being sent internally and to administrators for i...
It was my role to learn about the life of an actuary and start to understand the basics of being a pensions actuary. Outside of the study, I worked on numerous clients, completing calculations for members to work out their pension values. I also did some ...
Individual member calculations & other technical work is standard, as well as preparing slide decks or material for trustees and corporate sponsors are common areas of work. There is also a great deal of technical development and learning to be done r...
Willis Towers Watson included me in a variety of team meetings, introducing me to many colleagues. I gained an understanding of various teams within the discipline I applied for. One-on-one meetings with leaders from these teams allowed me to develop my u...
The internship provided a great insight into the Actuarial profession, in particular the UK Retirement division. Despite the restrictions of Covid-19, the 4 week virtual internship was packed with interesting work and projects which gave a great flavour o...
I really enjoyed my time at Willis Towers Watson. The sessions were very focussed and we got to learn a lot in the initial weeks. I had a good opportunity to work on client work and get feedback. Despite the challenges caused by the pandemic, WTW made sur...
I got to engage with a lot of real client work near the start of the internship which meant I found out what it would be like to really work for the company. We received a lot of training and had access to good resources which helped with knowing what to ...
Even though my internship was online due to Covid-19, I felt as though the company went the extra mile to make the internship more enjoyable. Social activities such as weekly hub meetings and intern quizzes helped to keep the much needed social aspect...
Work experience was virtual due to Covid, but it was still an experience I thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend to anyone interested in the sectors. The work itself was varied and interesting, and I was able to learn a lot in a short time. I was honestl...
Loved it - was a steep learning curve at first but the Dublin team were very helpful.
Despite all the difficulties and unexpected outcome of this 2020, I enjoyed this work opportunity so much. I applied to this job intending to expand the work possibilities my degree could offer me. I mainly wanted to learn more about hardware and tech sup...
It has been such an enjoyable experience in the past 4 weeks of the internship. Even though it is virtual , I have got to meet lots of new people and picked up a fair amount of knowledge in Pension.
This was an incredible experience. The people here were so welcoming and friendly and the work was very challenging and interesting. It was very well structured and my time here flew by so fast because there was always something to do! Despite it being vi...
I thoroughly enjoyed the placement, we were given so much variation day to day which included training, meetings with seniors to discuss various parts of the business as well as getting stuck into client work. We were embraced by my office where we (virtu...
This was one of the best experiences of my life. I never felt like a job could make you feel this good about yourself but my time with WTW changed that. The people were so welcoming, the work was fun and challenging and the fact it was virtual certainly d...
Considering everything was done online, the training was amazing and the opportunities were fantastic. We were given lots of responsibility and had many tasks to do throughout. It was incredible for an online internship as we were given so much to do. I h...
The internship was thoroughly enjoyable. I really didnt know what to expect coming into the internship but the opportunities we have been given have exceeded my expectations. Additionally so much help has been available and even working online I was still...
I really enjoyed my placement here. The team were supportive and encouraging and wanted you to succeed. There is a great working environment (even when working remotely from home) and the team and senior staff are always happy to reach out to you, or for ...
