Hi guys, I have cleared the Core Technical Exam Series from IFOA ( the UK professional body). So, after about 8 months of job hunting, I have been able to get through into two companies. One of them being a consulting firm which for now offers pensions work and the other being an insurer offering general insurance work.
I have been unable to make an informed decision regarding the two. From what I can make out, the p&c work tends to be more challenging whereas the pensions work not so much. I would appreciate any advice that I could get.
I am not underestimating pensions. The thing is that every single actuarial forum - be it actuarial outpost or ActEd's forum, everyone seems to be raving about GI , how it's so much more exciting than the other sectors. And I guess it would be start getting harder for me to make a switch later in my career when I have passed the specialised exams.
I have been unable to make an informed decision regarding the two. From what I can make out, the p&c work tends to be more challenging whereas the pensions work not so much. I would appreciate any advice that I could get.
I am not underestimating pensions. The thing is that every single actuarial forum - be it actuarial outpost or ActEd's forum, everyone seems to be raving about GI , how it's so much more exciting than the other sectors. And I guess it would be start getting harder for me to make a switch later in my career when I have passed the specialised exams.
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