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underwriting career
Hey guys, Would you think it is a good idea to start a career in underwriting? Mainly Health, Life and Personal Accident Insurance? I want to end up in a Relationship Management/ Account Executive post in the long run. What do you think?
Insurance BO Job - first interview ever
Going to a BO job for a big insurance company, Anybody has some good insight as to what to expect??? First interview ever.
Analyst, Funds Administration...what's in it for me?
Hello, The title is: Analyst, Funds Administration... for a big insurance company. Its back office stuff. I was wondering 1- What to expect from the job in terms of learning experience that can be transferrable in the future. 2- How will that experience be valued for from of a FO /consulting/...
Insurance Industry Multiples
Anyone know what multiples are popular for valuation of insurers, specifically conglomerate-types (i.e. Allstate, State Farm, etc.)? Wasn't sure if P/BV or P/TBV were favored over EV / EBITDA or any other metrics. Thanks in advance.
Reinsurance industry (reinsurance broker)
Hey, I'm new to this website. I am currently a junior at a non-target and was wondering if anyone knew about the insurance industry, specifically reinsurance. I was looking at major reinsurance companies and wanted to see where you start out after college and what are the best positions to start out...
Career Advice for Newbie
Hey guys, new to the forum looking for career advice My background: I graduated from a top 50 school with a Anthropology major and marketing minor. I did two internships in college with Metlife and Northwestern Mutual. I did reasonably well on the sales side of insurance, and thus pursued a full...
Actuary to M&A
Needed some advice: I currently work as an actuarial associate at a large consultancy and have been offered a job in M&A at a BB . Have some level of exposure to IB as I worked in markets prior to working as an actuary - so know about the lifestyle etc... My main issue is that I am not sure how the...
Goldman Sachs Reinsurance Group
I heard about this group several times in the past in WSO , but can not find it in GS website. What's nature of this group? IBD? S&T , or Principal Investing? How to get in as an SA? What are the exit opportunities?
Bank/Insurance Research Report
Does anybody have a research report for a financial services company they wouldn't mind showing me, preferably for an insurance company (a bank would work too though)? I am really trying to get a grasp on valuations/important metrics for these firms and would appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
F1000 Insurer Internal M and A or Internal Strategy
I was on a flight last weekend, turns out the person sitting next to me was a VP (in the real sense of the term) at an F1000 Insurer, we were talking and she told me to contact her we've stayed in touch. My question is she said I'd be a good fit for their internal M&A or internal strategy group....
AXA or Northwestern Mutual?
Hey everyone, new to the forum, would love some advice with this. I'm looking to secure an analyst position, but I know that's near impossible to do at this point being that most firms have stopped hiring for the year. However, I have offers from these two firms, and while I know they aren't that...
Expectation of coverage...without premiums?
I try not to pick apart the NYT op-eds, as they are not supposed to be well researched arguments. But the below makes a case against current healthcare reform plans, while trying to argue for them. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/05/opinion/down-th… The author's sister was tragically disabled in an...
A straight up buy-side trade execution job?
I have an interview for the below position in ABS /CMBS trading in the investments group of a major insurance company. I am trying to figure out if this is a more substantial position than a strictly buy-side trading execution job. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated: Large Insurance Co is...
F100 Corp Fin FLDP vs. F100 Insurance FLDP
I have a few days to decide between two offers, one in a corporate finance FLVP role at a top defense contractor and another FLDP at a major insurance firm. The comp is essentially the same, both have similar benefits packages, and I would most likely live in Boston for both positions. I would like...
Insurance question
I wasn't sure where to post this question. This subforum seemed like it might be the most knowledgeable. I've been trying to reverse engineer Bruce Berkowitz's investment thesis in AIG. A common criticism of AIG I see is that it historically underpriced and underreserved its property & casualty...
Fund of Funds and Asset Modeling at Insurance company
Wrote a lot of stuff and a lot of questions but this is one of the hardest decisions i've ever had to make. If anyone can answer any of these questions of give any insight I would appreciate it very much. Objective: To pick the job that is going to put me in the best position in two years if I...
Struc Fin Interview -HELP!
I have a phone interview TOMORROW for an associate position within a large and well-known insurance companies Investment Management division. Specifically, the position is not directly front-office, but more mid-office in a structured finance risk/oversight role and assists with operations...
Struc Fin Interview - HELP!
I have a phone interview TOMORROW for an associate position within a large and well-known insurance companies Investment Management division. Specifically, the position is not directly front-office, but more mid-office in a structured finance risk/oversight role and assists with operations...
Insurance Broking/Placement Career
I just scheduled an interview with an insurance brokerage in NYC that specializes in P&C. I know this isn't the competitive banking industry, but from what I hear you can make decent money at the right company and work decent hours? Anyone have experience in insurance? Notably big casualty...
About to buy a $4MM company!
Hello, I am studying for my General Insurance / Management exams, and plan to enter into the Insurance Brokerage field. I currently have a connection to a firm that will be for sale shortly (Valued at $4MM, with annual sales of $1MM and profits of $600,000 CAD). Being a student entering university...
Analyst in insurance versus commercial bank?
Hi all, I just got my master degree in Statistics. Now I have twp job offers, one is pricing analyst in an insurance company, and the other is credit risk analyst in a commercial bank. Any idea about these two jobs? Which one do you think has a better carrer future? Really hope some ideas as I never...
Tech Savvy Econ Major Career Advice?
I am a rising senior and an Economics major with a focus in Finance. This summer I will be doing a JPM internship in NYC . I'm wondering as I prepare to enter the industry, what type of market I might want to focus? I am extremely well versed in tech markets, and also have a background in the...
Insurance Underwriting
Anybody know anything about insurance underwriting? Is it a good career? What's the pay/hours like? Where can you go if you start out in underwriting?
[EDITED] - Fresh graduate CV review
Hi all! I would really appreciate any comment/suggestion/insult about it! I am primarily interested in Consulting, then also in PE and VC even if I am doubtful there are any chances without any prior experience. My school is one of the top ten in Italy, although I suppose is not very known abroad....
College Student Resume
I have had a few internships in insurance but am looking to get into investment banking or investment management. Any feedback on my resume would be appreciated. http://www.razume.com/documents/15256
Best way to learn about financials/insurances industry?
I realize that banks/specialty finance/insurance is a lot different from retail/industrials/etc. Much harder business model to understand and lots of industry-specific terms. Does anyone have books/primers/other resources to recommend to me if I want to catch up on this industry? What's the best way...
Insurance: Investment Division
I'm under the impression that all major insurance companies have investment divisions in-house, so they can invest their large amounts of capital. My question is, how good would a job in the investment division of an insurance company be for someone straight out of college, if their long-term goal...
MBA candidacy
hello, i'm a graduating senior and i'm weighing a few opportunities for full-time positions. one is with Travelers Insurance in a finance rotational program. the others include a transfer pricing consultant position with EY and an enterprise risk services consultant position with Deloitte .
MBIA/bond insurer interview
Hey everyone, I'm a longtime lurker and finally decided to make an account. I have an interview with MBIA Inc coming up and wanted to know if any one has interviewed with them or with another bond insurance company such as Ambac. It is for an Asset Management Analyst position. I guess my questions...
Hanover Insurance FLP - Business Management Program
Hi, I received a final round for Hanover Insurance's FLP - Business Management Program. However, I wanted to ask if anyone on here has any experience with them? Pay? Work? Culture? Thanks.
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