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Zurich North America

Actuarial Intern

May - August 2023 • Schaumburg, IL

What I liked

Networking, the people, the atmosphere

What I wish was different

More work within my skill set

Advice

Network!
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Digital Marketing Intern

May - August 2019 • Schaumburg, IL

What I liked

Very flexible, relaxed work-life balance and a gorgeous glass building with a view on the 8th floor!

What I wish was different

I wish I had been assigned more projects, but at the time the company was going through a merging process, so it was a period of less activity.

Advice

Definitely attend all the lunch and learns, you will make great connections there and have a great meal!
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Customer Insights and Analytics Intern

May - August 2019 • Schaumburg, IL

What I liked

Work-life balance, company culture, can talk to anyone in the company as an intern

What I wish was different

More structured internship program

Advice

Don’t count out insurance - very stable industry with a good work life balance
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Human Resources, Employee Experience and Culture Intern

May - August 2019 • Schaumburg, IL

What I liked

- Important projects and tasks - PTO - 401K - 'Dress for you Day' dress code - Treated as a full time employee - Can communicate and collaborate with upper level management - Intern only events

What I wish was different

- Full time positions should be given at the end of the summer

Advice

- What you put into it is what you are going to get out of it - Step out of your comfort zone and network with any employee in any department
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Risk Management Intern

May - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed be able to see a commercial insurance company functions and opportunities within the organization post grad.

What I wish was different

I wish it was a rotational internship to see all departments on the company.

Advice

I would say be eager to network at career fairs even if at the moment there is not an opening for your year, keep in contact with employer for when opportunities do open.
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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Schaumburg, IL

What I liked

Easy going and learned a lot

What I wish was different

More involvement in large projects

Advice

Take every assignment given to you and be enthusiastic
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Finance Intern

May - August 2018 • Schaumburg, IL

What I liked

I liked the culture and learning about the insurance industry!

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten more personalized feedback.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to reach out to colleagues in your internship.
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Business Performance and Insights Intern

May - August 2017 • Overland Park, KS

What I liked

Good benefits, got to work on communications that went to CFO.

What I wish was different

I wish there would have been more mentorship.

Advice

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Finance Intern

May - August 2017 • Overland Park, KS

What I liked

Experience in corporate efinance.

What I wish was different

Not a lot of work to do.

Advice

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