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Broker selection-Insurance and high commission
Are many hedge funds really paying 3%+ of their returns (0.65 per option contract, could be hundreds of thousands or millions $$ per year) on broker commission fees? Also, if the brokers went bankrupt, the insurances they purchased only cover a small percentage. Futures seem to be not covered. What...
Which infrastructure career path to pursue?
I’m London-based with 2+ years of experience at a boutique infrastructure consulting firm. I mainly build and audit financial models for PPP, PFI, project finance deals and portfolio valuation across power, utilities, transport, social infra, etc. While I am sometimes involved in advisory work,...
Insurance Asset Management
Anyone see this article from Institutional Investor the other day? As someone who works in the AM arm of one of the large N.A. insurers I would say a large portion rings true..... curious if others have a take? https://www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/2c4…
How is working at an insurance company viewed by the Asset Management Industry?
Right now I work at a large Asset Manager (BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street) and I got an offer from an insurance company to work on the investment team. They pay is better and it is more aligned with what I want to do. My only question is how would working at an insurance company be seen by future...
Is the insurance industry worth getting into?
Hi monkeys, I am very interested in the insurance industry and I wanted to ask if you know whether it is a lucrative industry to get into, especially in a role where you would be building client relationships and winning new business. I'm especially interested in B2B insurance because my guess would...
Insurance
Insurance is a protection plan for the person who chooses the product according to their requirements. If something bad happens to you, the insurance company pays you or someone you choose. If you don't have taken any insurance plan and an accident occurs, then you will be responsible for all...
Interview Question - What are the ways in which you can value an insurance company
Just as the title says how would you answer this question if you got it in an interview at an IB as a prospect?
Two wheeler Insurance
which bank provides the highest interest rate for two-wheeler/bike insurance, and how to bike get insurance online?
TS (FDD) in "EY" vs. Valuations in "Deloitte" vs. Controlling in Insurance
I'm waiting for: An offer for TS (FDD) from "EY" - 70% chance of getting it; A final round for Valuations in "Deloitte" - 100% chance of getting it; A second (and most probably final) round for a controlling position in a big insurance company - 70% chance of getting the job. All positions are in...
Solving The Insurance Enigma
The insurance industry looks like a complicated enigma and with the insurance jargons , we feel that its better if we just stay away from getting into it. However, insurance in an important product that protects us from various uncertainties of life, be it some health disease or accidents.
Advice needed pls: offer from Fund of Hedge Funds (FoHF) vs Insurance's Multi-Asset Investment
Dear all I got offers from two places: 1) as a multi-asset investment manager for an FoF ($~2B) and 2) as an investment manager for an insurer (~$20B). For 1) FoF, I will be primarily doing manager selection, portfolio construction, and to a lesser extent asset allocation/style or factor selection....
PE internship at investment arm of insurance company vs. MM IB internship
Hi all, I'm a college junior recruiting for PE and IB internships. I've received an offer as a private equity analyst at an investment arm of an insurance company. I was hoping someone could provide insight on how this opportunity might stack up against MM or boutique IB positions as far as...
FIG Industry Primer
Hi everyone, I will be working at a BB within FIG and I was wondering if anyone had some resources they could share that would help me prepare and better understand industry
Is Investments at Insurance Firms Looked Down Upon?
I just received a full time offer to join a large (yet slightly unknown) insurance firm's Investments team in NYC. the starting salary is on par with "high finance" in NYC and I'm not entirely sure what bonus compensation looks like, however I am a bit worried about if working for an insurance firm...
Insurance Company Valuation
Hello all, I recently started valuing an insurance company, but I have little to no experience with insurance companies. I am looking into doing a DDM model for an insurance company but couldn't find the insurance company Statutory Capital & Surplus listed on its 10q . Could you please help me out...
Commercial (Re)Insurance Broking & Risk Management: Career Experience, Advice, & Industry Pathways
Any fellow commercial insurance brokers on this site? I've seen the occasional discussion with commercial P&C and reinsurance underwriters, but interested to find out how many are on the brokerage side. I'm a year-and-a-half into a training program with a global insurance brokerage, where I support...
Single Purpose Reinsurers (SPR)
Can somebody explain me what type of firms act as single purpose reinsurers? I want to understand this because it is related to my bachelor's thesis. I understand they may for example, issue CAT bonds for insurance companies, but who are they? Also, what do they mean by single purpose?
Got an Offer From an Insurance/Investment Firm for an Investment Client Services Role
Howdy, I got a "client services" offer from a very established company that is primarily an insurance firm, but has had success in their investment products/services as well. My (very long-term) goal is to be a portfolio manager, and I know I will have to network a lot no matter what role I get in,...
Going from Corporate Risk & Broking to IB
Hi I got an interview for a summer internship at Willis Towers Watson in CRB (Corporate Risk and Broking) in San Francisco and I’m wondering if this will help or hurt my chances of getting into investment banking down the line? For anyone familiar with the company, would it be a good company to...
News Sources on Financial Services Institutions?
What news sources do you read on a daily basis that pertain to financial services institutions (primarily commercial banks and insurance companies)?
Risk-Based Capital Charges_Life Insurance Companies
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Career Path in Insurance: Underwriting, Brokerage, etc
Anybody here works in commercial insurance (property and casualty, specialty lines, etc) can shed some light on the different career paths? I am currently on a graduate scheme of one of the largest insurers in the world in a commercial line in the London office. Prior to this I had internships...
P&C company is an asset manager or what?
I'm offered to become a CFO of a tiny P/C insurance company and wondering whether I'm sure about philosophy of this business. Company market themselves as a professional service provider, wiki says it's a financial service, and I think it's an asset manager. Do you have a better definition? (I have...
Is an insurance company an asset manager?
I'm offered to become a CFO of a tiny P/C insurance company and wondering whether I'm sure about philosophy of this business. Company market themselves as a professional service provider, wiki says it's a financial service, and I think it's an asset manager. Do you have a better definition? (I have...
Investment Analyst at Insurance Firm to Fund Manager
Hi all, I secured a job after graduating and am currently working as an Investment Analyst at a large Insurance firm's investment management team on fixed income. I hope to eventually work at a large fund manager one day and move up the ranks. Quick questions: 1. Is working as an Investment Analyst...
Someone explain a CAT bond to me
Hey all, I have an interview coming up with a company that consults organizations on issuing CAT bonds. Could someone explain to me, in simple terms, what a CAT bond is? From what I've read online, it's pretty much when an insurance company issues a bond w/ a high interest, and if a catastrophe...
ELI5: Insurance industry.
Title is self-explanatory. Not insurance, but the insurance industry. How it operates, roles, legal stuff, any relevant links, the entire gamut basically. Not corporate, but personal insurance. Auto, home, health, travel, etc
Insurance AM Investment Analyst Comp
Hi All, I am a second year FO investment analyst at a large insurance company ($90bn+) and was hoping someone could provide insight to expected bonus? NYC area.
MA Econ worth pursuing?
I am a current Finance and Econ double major at a semi-target business school with a 3.9+ GPA. I have the chance to go for a MA in Economics by adding a fifth year. It will be affordable/quick ($15,000-ish, 1 year) but is outside the university's business school (so nowhere near semi-target). I can...
Why insurance companies need a credit rating?
Hi all, I am wondering what is the purpose for the insurance companies to pay for the services of credit rating agencies? For the corporations and banks the purpose is quite clear: they need ratings in order to attract investment. But in the case with insurance companies they do not need to attract...
Buyside Equity Research Internship for an Insurance Company to IBD?
Can an intern experience in the investment management arm of an insurance company help when recruiting for banking internships?
Exit opportunities for Rating analyst position in Insurance at the top 3 CRA (Credit Rating Agencies) in Europe
Hi, I am wondering about the possible exit opportunities after working as a rating analyst for Big 3 CRA in the Insurance practice in Europe. One obvious change is going directly to work for the insurance company. Which positions at the insurance companies could be the most attractive? Are there any...
Insurance Company Real Estate Investment Group Bonuses
Is anyone familiar with bonus structures for the large insurances companies within their real estate investing divisions? (Met Life, Prudential Real Estate Investors, Allianz, NY Life, AIG, etc.). This would be for entry level investment analyst roles. Anyone know how much one can expect? Or does...
Shadow Insurance 101: The downfall of the insurance industry?
I work in the insurance sector, primarily dealing with derivatives and collateral needs for institutions. I haven't seen much on this site about the insurance sector in particular...though there has been some talk about FIG as a whole. I thought this might be useful for educating some people about...
Best book to read about Insurance industry
Hello Anyone knows a good book to learn about the insurance industry and it's products? thanks best regards
Total investment dollars
Kind of a broad question - What are the largest sources of investment dollars and what is the total value of investable securities? Some quick googling came up with total worldwide equities market cap ~$52 trillion, pensions having ~$15 trillion total assets (not just equities) and insurance...
The Forgotten Cousin of Finance: Commercial Insurance
So I have thought about doing something over this field for quite awhile but didn't know how much to go into and whatever. Depending on the response I will depends on whether I will expand further. I really wanted to talk about the position of Commercial Underwriter. Specifically property and...
Risk management analyst at an insurance brokerage firm?
Just wondering if doing a risk management program at a top insurance brokerage firm still considered a good job in the eyes of the finance world. What are the pros and cons? exit opportunities?
Life Insurance - Do you carry it outside of work plans?
Curious question. How many here do not have life insurance policies outside of what your employers provide?
Insurance underwriter - technicals, exit opps, lucrative career paths?
For an insurance company that provides Property and Casualty specialty insurance through an external network of insurance brokers. Would greatly appreciate your insights on: technical interview prep lucrative career paths in insurance exit opps
Interview with Chubb Insurance
anyone interview for an underwriting trainee position with chubb before? going in for first round. (all behavioral questions )
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance (D&O)
(1) Almost all companies have a D&O (except Buffet's Berkshire). How do companies justify this? Do they have a tie-up with an insurance company for the severance package? Buffet says "Why do the company pay for the Executive's mistake"? He still runs a Fortune 100 company without it. (2) Does D&O...
Life and Health Insurance Exam Prep! Help requested
I am rookie in the investment industry, but I moved to the investment arena after heading some successful marketing campaigns for few premier credit card products. After starting alongside a seasoned investment advisor, I have recently completed by Series 7 . Since my principal does not deal with...
Leaving Big 4 for Insurance Finance Rotation
Hi all, I'm currently at a Big 4 ( PwC , Deloitte ) and shockingly hate it. I've recently been offered a opportunity to join a Finance rotation at a large insurance company (sub of a F500). I've heard the insurance industry is not one that is good but I'd like to get into a finance rotation. To be...
Who are some of the boutique FIG investment banks? Really interested in insurance guys
Who are some of the boutique FIG investment banks? Really interested in insurance guys... willing to look all across the US to break in. Thanks in Advance!!!!
What are insurance wrappers
Can someone explain to me, in layman's terms, what an insurance wrapper business is and how it works?
What is the best background for Internal Investment Analyst for F500 Insurance Company?
Most seem to require general AM experience. Do you think they care what type of firm it is, i.e. pension fund, MF , ect. Also would it be better to get an MSF now or an MBA later? What caliber b-school would I need to go to? Is UW or Kelly good enough?
Surety, Insurance, and Reinsurance
I would like to see sections for this. If this is not doable, are there any sites similar to WSO for these topics?
Insurance Company Valuation: Useful Resources
I currently work in the insurance industry and am trying to break into banking. While I am trying to network with as many industry professionals as possible, in my mind it makes sense to try and network with FIG bankers, FIG focused shops (e.g. KBW , Sandler + O'Neil) and FIG /Insurance/Reinsurance...
Banking on Insurance: Breaking in from the Insurance industry - fact or fiction?
Here's what my boss said to me over a couple of beers. About half the industry (insurance) is made up of guys who couldn't cut it as bankers. When all else fails, you have dad call up his college bud at [insert name of commercial insurer here] and get you a cush 9-5 gig wining, dining and selling GL...
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