Actuarial Summer Intern - Pensions Review

On a day-to-day basis I assisted the actuarial pension teams with a range of task. The work was often given on a daily basis as opposed to weekly. The tasks involved a range of things such as calculating transfer values, valuations, drafting client emails, running models and drafting factor review documents. I had done work for the Demographic Horizons teams which involved coding. I was able to attend an Investment client meeting and was involved in a company data project.

I have developed my technical skills regarding the actuarial techniques and methodologies used. The internship also helped me to expand on existing skills such as leadership and presentation through the intern project. Likewise, networking with other colleagues and drafting client emails assisted in the development of my communication skills. The internship has significantly expanded my knowledge technical knowledge which was primarily achieved by asking questions about the work that was delegated to me and watching the available training videos.

I was given a good amount of responsibility during my internship. Ultimately, you are responsible for ensuring the work delegated to you is done correctly and to a high standard. Thereby, you are responsible for asking questions to clarify the objectives of the task. Everyone I encountered was always willing to help and answer any questions so the responsibility you are given is manageable and a good insight into what the responsibilities are required for each role within the company.

There was an abundance of support and guidance available. Everyone I had worked with and encountered during the internship was always open, friendly and willing to answer questions and engage in conversation. It was quite refreshing to see that no matter the seniority level of the individual they were always will to help. In addition to this the Early Careers team was available to help with any issues. There opportunities to network with other interns which provided another source of support and guidance. There is also a lot of websites and pages available to guide you on procedure and tasks as well as training videos.

The company atmosphere was very friendly. No matter the seniority level everyone was always will to engage in conversation and answer any questions. The socials were a great way to network with people, it also added to the welcoming atmosphere. It didn't feel as through there was a strict hierarchy which I expected there would be in a cooperate company. This is what I found really welcoming about Aon as due to agile desks policy senior employees would sit amongst everyone else which allowed for that interaction and communication that is not common in other companies.

I thoroughly enjoyed my internship. There were so many aspects that have left a positive lasting impression on me. I like that I was given meaningful work that was directly providing a service to a client. The intern project was great as it allowed for me to communicate with interns from other offices and collaborate virtually which is an important skill to develop considering the working dynamics in the world. The people I encountered had been so welcoming and friendly which added to the overall experience.

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In regards to the application process, it would advise others to complete any test promptly and to the best of your ability. Research the company and the initiatives going on, see if they align to your values. Through this you'll find that you'll be able to speak more authentically in your interview about Aon and you. It is important to be yourself during the process and this will help people to engage with you better. Preparation and research is important at every stage, it will help the process go smoothly and shows to the recruitment team that you have a genuine interest in the company and the industry.