Actuarial Intern Review

by Markel International

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed my time at Markel. The work was interesting, my colleagues caring and the culture refreshing. I would recommend the opportunity to anyone interested in the world of insurance.

    5/5

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

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager, and team, could not have been more supportive. Each of my colleagues invested a fair amount of their time in me and made themselves available to answer any of my questions. I had bi-weekly catch-ups with my manager, whose guidance was invaluable over the course of the placement.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I always had something to do, but was never overwhelmed. Over the year, I worked on various projects with different stakeholders and even organised the department's Secret Santa!

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Core tasks, for which I was solely responsible, were handed over to me by my predecessor a month into my placement. Over the year, my responsibilities grew and I sometimes reported directly to the Head of Actuarial.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The experience was invaluable. I attended all sorts of courses, which helped me develop both my technical and soft skills and I returned to university with a better understanding of the actuarial profession.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • A good balance between fun and productive.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The placement was well structured in that there was a handover period, which lasted a month, at the beginning and end of my placement. My annual goals and key responsibilities were clear and there was always someone to support me.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Markel values its employees and offers them a wide variety of experiences and courses. I was surprised by the amount of training I received, considering that I was not a permanent member of staff.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I can't wait to go back!

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, we all became good friends.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Central London can be expensive.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Spoilt for choice!

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Definitely, we even had the opportunity to go go-karting.

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Actuary

London

November 2018


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