Purdue Actuary Club

Consulting

Tayt Odom

Indianapolis, IN

www.abgindiana.com

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Additional Info: ABG of Indiana (formerly, the retirement division of The Nyhart Company) is an employee benefit consulting, actuarial, and administration firm that has been doing business since 1943.

The firm began as a family-owned business founded by Howard Nyhart. It progressed as a family business until an employee stock ownership plan was created and the employees purchased the company. The firm expanded throughout the 2000's by purchasing two firms, Sheridan and Associates and 401(k) Solutions. In 2005, the firms (along with Nyhart retirement division) were renamed Alliance Benefit Group of Indiana.

ABG of Indiana is composed of actuaries, consultants, attorneys, accountants, and administrators, many of which have prior experience working at international consulting firms. We provide consulting and administrative services regarding:
• Defined Benefit Plans
• Defined Contribution Plans
• Actuarial calculations for Health and Welfare Plans
• Nonqualified Plans

We believe "the client is everything" and we achieve this goal by employing only those people who believe this statement.

2 FSAs 2 ASAs 3 EAs 3 Students

Finance/Investments

Christine McGarvey

Louisville, KY

www.aegonins.com

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Additional Info: AEGON Institutional Markets (IMD) , a Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.-based unit of the AEGON Group, is a leading provider of savings and investment products to institutional clients in the retirement and asset-accumulation markets. Our products are issued by highly rated U.S. life insurance companies, which have group financial strength ratings of AA by Standard & Poor's, Aa3 by Moody's, and AA+ by Fitch.

AEGON Institutional Markets has been managing risk and providing guarantees for institutional clients since 1981, and as of March 31, 2006 had more than $75 billion in product balances, with significant penetration in sectors that include cash markets, medium term notes, municipal reinvestment, and various retirement / tax deferred savings markets such as 401(k), 403(b), 457 and 529. Our book is well-diversified, as are our customer base and distribution channels. We hold leadership positions in several markets and remain committed within these markets to best serving our customers.

As part of the AEGON Group, we bring to the table the strength of one of the world's largest insurance organizations, with $378.5 billion in assets, $348.2 billion in liabilities and $30.3 billion in total capital base (as of March 31, 2006). That strength extends to AEGON USA, the AEGON Group's largest operation, with $216.8 billion in assets, $197.8 billion in liabilities and $19.0 billion in shareholders' equity (as of March 31, 2006). Together, these resources give us the wherewithal and flexibility needed to deliver innovative and high quality products to our institutional markets.

As an Actuarial Assistant within IMD, you will have the chance to work in a dynamic, professional environment where the actuarial skill set is core to the success and growth of the business. Approximately 15% of IMD’s 180 employees are actuaries, including FSA’s, ASA’s, and student actuaries. Holding both traditional and non-traditional actuarial roles, actuaries are found in key management, business development, product development, and risk management positions. IMD’s actuaries serve on several committees along side representatives from AEGON Investments and Corporate, such as the Portfolio Management Committee and the Cash Management committee. Being core to the business, our actuaries must demonstrate the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization; make decisions based on analytical reasoning; and build arguments to influence business direction.

Once you begin your challenging career as an Actuarial Assistant, you will simultaneously enter IMD’s Actuarial Student Program. Designed to develop our actuarial assistants’ leadership and business skills, the program provides financial assistance and rewards for exams; study time; rotational assignments; mentors; and monthly development sessions. Rotational assignments include exposure various aspects of the business and both the assets and liabilities, including:

• Valuation
• Risk Reporting
• Investments
• Asset Liability Management
• Product Development and Pricing

IMD strives to provide a work environment centered on growth and development where one can establish a rewarding career. As an actuarial assistant, you will have the opportunity to learn about and experience several actuarial career paths while building your business skills. If you have an interest in investments, demonstrate strong communication, decision making, and leadership skills, then IMD’s actuarial assistant program may be the right program for you. For more information, go to our web-site at www.aegonins.com and send your resume.

Life & Health

Jeff Drzazgowski

Hartford, CT - Middletown, CT - Blue Bell, PA

www.aetna.com/working/actuarial.htm

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Additional Info: Aetna's Actuarial Training Program, which includes a Student Program and an Intern Program, provides participants with the experience, training, and support necessary to become a future financial leader within the company. The program offers a challenging and supportive environment in which the actuarial student can attain fellowship and grow professionally.

The full-time Student Program offers a strong management development component with targeted 12-18 month rotational assignments, company-sponsored study time, salary increases upon successful completion of exams, and opportunities for promotion.

Aetna's actuarial interns receive hands-on experience analyzing data, improving processes, and learning what actuarial work is all about. Through challenging assignments and planned intern activities, interns will see the variety of responsibilities actuaries have in our company. Intern program benefits formal training and networking sessions, competitive hourly rates, and temporary housing considerations.

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* Second largest insurer of home and auto
*Excellent actuarial training program
*Great benefits
*One of the best actuarial exam support programs
*Excellent career opportunities

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Additional Info: Anthem is a member of the WellPoint family of companies. WellPoint, Inc. is the nation’s leading health benefits company, serving the needs of approximately 34 million medical members nationwide. With more than 42,000 associates, WellPoint is the largest publicly traded commercial health benefits company in the U.S. As an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association in 13 states and a Blue Cross licensee in California, we provide a comprehensive range of group and individual health benefits, life and disability products.

WellPoint firmly believes that high caliber actuarial talent is a necessity to survive and thrive in today’s competitive environment. As such, the Company desires

* to attract and retain highly talented and motivated actuaries
* to enhance the Company’s professional image and marketplace credibility and
* to increase productivity through on-the-job training

The WellPoint Actuarial Program is an important component in achieving these objectives. It is the desire of the Company to assist the actuarial staff in their professional growth during all phases of their careers. To that end, the WellPoint Actuarial Program consists of a Student Program and a Credentialed Actuary Program. The WellPoint Actuarial Student Program seeks to encourage and support the attainment of Fellowship in the Society of Actuaries (SOA). This
Program provides benefits in return for progress through the SOA syllabus including company paid study time, exam fee reimbursement, study materials, bonus and salary adjustments.

# of FSA’s employed (OH, IN, KY, MO, IL & WI only) - 25
# of ASA’s employed (OH, IN, KY, MO, IL & WI only) – 24
# of Students employed (OH, IN, KY, MO, IL & WI only) - 23

Buck Consultants, an ACS company, is one of the world’s leading human resource and benefit consulting firms, with more than 1,500 professionals in 15 countries. Buck Consultants helps clients move their business forward by developing solutions for managing every aspect of their human resources function. We offer services through several lines of business: Retirement Consulting, Health & Productivity Consulting, Human Resource Management/Compensation Strategies, and Strategic Communications Consulting. Buck’s parent company, ACS, is one of the world’s leading providers of total business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions.

George Buck's founding principles - unwavering dedication to clients, innovation, and high standards - sparked the successful growth. In 1999, Pensions & Investments honored George Buck as one of its "Men of the Century." He was cited for pioneering the application of sound actuarial principles to retirement plans. In addition, the award recognized Buck as the first consulting firm to specialize in the establishment and valuation of pension plans.

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We recognize the value of a passionately committed, energized and diverse workforce. We reward excellence, promote development, expect high standards and encourage work/life balance.

At CIGNA, the Actuarial Executive Development Program (AEDP) offers a clear career path to a senior financial-management position. In fact, because a strong financial background is so highly valued here, many of the program's 150+ participants have gone on to become financial officers, operational leaders, division presidents and executive officers across our lines of business.

All Program Associates develop the necessary competencies through challenging job rotations, formal and informal training, and corporate and peer support. Candidates pursuing their FSA receive: coaching and mentoring by current FSAs; 130 hours of on-the-job study time per exam sitting; paid tuition for review courses and test fees; reimbursement for study materials and travel costs to exams and seminars; and paid time off to take the exam. Candidates also receive a salary increase for every exam they pass. That's in addition to merit increases.

The purpose of CIGNA Summer Internship Program is to give you an opportunity to experience life as an actuary at CIGNA. By summer's end, you'll understand:

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Additional Info: From its humble beginnings over 100 years ago to its position of leadership in the insurance industry today, CNA continues to build on a long, proud tradition. Our history is a rich story of service, growth, financial strength, and stability. For more than a century we have built strong relationships with business partners and customers creating a legacy of innovation and service.

CNA is 7th largest U.S. commercial insurer and the 14th largest U.S. property & casualty insurer. We provide insurance protection to more than 1 million businesses and professionals in the U.S. and internationally. Our products and services are sold by highly professional independent agents and brokers. Headquartered in Chicago, CNA has offices throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Beyond who we are as a company, CNA stands for its focus on customers, values, and financial strength.

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Additional Info: Conseco's mission is to be a premier provider of insurance products to America's working families and seniors. Headquartered in suburban Indianapolis, Indiana, Conseco, Inc. is one of middle America's leading sources for supplemental health insurance, life insurance, and annuities. Conseco, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with over $4 billion in annual revenues. New York Stock Exchange symbol = "CNO".

For more information, please download this 2-page company brochure.

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Additional Info: we have P&C, Pension, Life, and Health actuarial practices Location - Chicago, we also do some recruiting for Minneapolis, Indianapolis, and other US offices as needed Website - www.deloitte.com Each year we recruit for both full time (I need to receive resumes by mid October) in the fall and interns (I need to receive resumes by mid January) in the winter.

Candidates should have: passed at least 1 exam, at least a 3.2 GPA, a strong technical background with knowledge of economics, finance, statistics, and actuarial subjects, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently, and prior experience is preferred. Intern candidates must be entering their senior year.

We did not have any Purdue actuarial hires in '06, however we had a number of non-actuarial Purdue hires in '06.

We have 80 actuaries in Chicago & approximately 25% have credentials from the SOA and / or CAS.

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Additional Info: Great American Financial Resources®, Inc. (GAFRI), is the holding company for the annuity and life insurance operations of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) and is part of a larger group of companies with more than a century of experience. We are a public company with a strong family heritage that strengthens our relationships with customers and colleagues.

At GAFRI, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, flexible paid time off and a variety of programs designed to enhance professional development. EEO

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Additional Info: Great-West is a growing and dynamic multi-line insurer, specializing in health insurance, 401(k) and annuity products, and individual and corporate-owned life insurance. The Great-West family of companies is one of the ten largest life and health insurers in North America. Our outstanding ratings from the major independent rating services places us in the top 1% of significant and active life and health insurance companies in the United States and Canada.

Our actuarial program, including the exam and rotation programs, management development, and mentoring programs, are all designed to develop future leaders of the company. We offer full-time hires a $3000 pre-tax signing bonus, an opportunity for a $1000 scholarship, paid apartment housing, all expenses paid relocation, and meaningful work assignments that include presenting to upper management. Most importantly, Great-West offers a challenging and satisfying career path.

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Additional Info: The Hartford's Life Actuarial Student Program and The Hartford's Property & Casualty Actuarial Student Program are two of the most progressive and exciting programs of their kind in the country. We focus on developing actuarial and business skills while promoting leadership development for our students.

The Hartford prides itself in offering actuarial students the total package including competitive compensation, meaningful work at every level, a large student population, development opportunities, and unlimited rotational possibilities.

As one of the largest investment and insurance companies in the United States, The Hartford's financial strength and stability speak for themselves. Founded in 1810, we have a reputation within the industry for offering a diverse product portfolio and distribution networks and our performance has earned us numerous accolades.

Actuaries at The Hartford develop not only strong technical skills, but effective interpersonal communication proficiency as well. Within your first few months on the job, you will meet with your supervisor to devise a development plan that sets forth attainable and realistic goals.

The actuarial population at The Hartford is a tightly knit group and social events are planned throughout the year to help foster a sense of community among our large student populations. In addition, sharing the challenges and rewards or the programs has created an environment of mentor support between current and past members.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION 

With more than 60 years of experience, Hewitt Associates is the world’s foremost provider of human resources outsourcing and consulting services. The firm consults with more than 2,300 companies and administers human resources, health care, payroll and retirement programs on behalf of more than 300 companies to millions of employees and retirees worldwide. Located in 35 countries, Hewitt employs approximately 20,000 associates. For more information, please visit www.hewitt.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION 
We have actuarial analyst positions in both our Retirement and Health practices. Below is a description of each practice and position.

RETIREMENT CONSULTING
Pension and other retirement plans have enormous financial implications for employers. Hewitt actuaries work directly with our clients’ management teams to assess the short and long-term costs associated with these commitments. Some of the most important projects that actuarial consultants at Hewitt work on are the annual pension “valuations.” Each year, the actuary collects census data from the clients and performs the annual valuation. With the results of these valuations, we help our clients assess the ongoing financial health of their pension plans.
In addition to the pension valuation process, we work regularly with clients in the human resource and financial areas, and meet with them frequently to present the results of our analysis. Some of the other projects actuarial consultants at Hewitt become involved with include:

1. Projections (both stochastic and deterministic) of long-term financial information for pension and other post-retirement benefit plans;
2. Merger and acquisition “due diligence” and related activities;
3. Design and costing of new retirement programs;
4. Development of leading-edge pension administration systems;
5. Union negotiation support and analysis; and
6. Quantitative comparison of comprehensive employee benefit programs for groups of employers.

HEALTH MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Employer-sponsored health and welfare benefit programs form the foundation of the U.S. health care system. These programs have evolved over time as employers have attempted to manage the changing needs of employees, rising program costs, and the impact of new legislation while supporting their human resource and business strategies. Hewitt health management actuaries and consultants work directly with our clients to develop short and longer-term health and welfare benefit strategies. This process involves strategic assessments of the health care market and key trends and the identification of new and innovative solutions to employer problems. The technical and analytical skills health management actuaries bring to this process are critical to our health management consulting.
In addition to the strategy-setting process, health management actuaries are often involved with the following projects which support our clients' annual and ongoing health management needs:

1. Evaluation of plan design and costs relative to various measures and benchmarks with reporting to clients.
2. Health care budget rate-setting for self-insured plans including the analysis of medical and prescription drug claims data.
3. Identification of savings opportunities and financial modeling associated with plan design and provider network changes.
4. Employee contribution rate development and scenario analysis.
5. Analysis of insured plan renewals for appropriateness and carrier bid financial evaluations.
6. Retiree medical and disability plan valuations.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

We look for applicants who:

1. Have outstanding quantitative and analytical skills;
2. Have strong written and verbal communication skills;
3. Enjoy working on complex, mathematically-oriented projects;
4. Like working in a team environment; and
5. Have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Our Actuarial Analyst role encompasses both students that are and are not taking actuarial exams. We are seeking self-motivated individuals who desire a challenge, who want to join a growing group of dedicated professionals, and who enjoy being part of a successful team effort. If you are such an individual, we invite you to discuss with us ways in which you can contribute to our growth.

JPMorgan Compensation and Benefit Strategies is a leading provider of compensation, retirement plan and healthcare consulting services. Our consulting actuaries empower employers to define their long-term employee plans and help set those plans in motion. Looking beyond today, we are relied upon to identify trends in employee demographics, cost drivers, and the legislative landscape, to anticipate concerns and respond before they become crises. We are a full-service employee benefits and compensation consultancy, with expertise in the areas of executive compensation plans, retirement plans, and health and welfare plans.

JPMorgan actuaries are sought by the world’s most sophisticated organizations for their unique mix of creativity and analytical rigor. At JPMorgan, your resources are abundant, your opportunities are boundless, and your ideas are cultivated.

FSAs: 40 ASAs: 33 EAs: 52 Students: 50

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Additional Info: Lafayette Life is a 100 year old AA+ company employing approximately 200 people at the home office in Lafayette. We are an affiliate of the Western & Southern Financial Group of Cincinnati. The company has 5 FSA’s, 2 career ASA’s, 3 ASA’s progressing to Fellowship, and 2 pre-ASA students. We have a generous 150-hour study program, and our students are experiencing excellent exam success.

Our actuarial department is large for a company of our size, and is well-respected. We provide the opportunity to see the big picture, and our actuarial students receive considerable responsibility. We have a collegial, results-oriented environment with strong team orientation in which people enjoy collaborating to achieve results. We look for self-motivated students who enjoy exploring and learning on their own, with help as needed.

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Life Equity LLC has been a leading life settlement provider since its formation in 2000. We offer a professional business approach to life settlements by bringing the highest ethical and legal standards to the life settlement market, while delivering fair, consistent and transparent offers to prospective policy sellers.

We work exclusively with internationally reputable institutional investors to purchase life insurance policies from policyholders.  Such funding sources permit Life Equity to accept policies of every type with virtually no limit in face amount above $250,000.  Having a broad array of institutional funding sources also gives us exceptional flexibility to accept policies across a full range of life expectancies.
 
Life Equity sources policies through a nationwide network of independent brokers, agents, CPAs, financial planners and attorneys.  Life Equity is very careful in its selection of brokers and others who intermediate life settlements on behalf of policy sellers.  All brokers and other representatives with whom Life Equity transacts business must be in good standing with respect to their licenses and the conduct of their businesses, and must successfully complete a third-party background investigation before they can be appointed as an approved seller representative.
 
As a life settlement provider, we at Life Equity analyze and conduct due diligence on policies, calculate offer amounts for policies, and prepare all documentation required to complete the purchase of policies. We obtain life expectancy reports from nationally recognized independent underwriting firms. We use only state-approved forms in states that regulate life settlements, and in every state we use third party escrow services to protect policy sellers and to safeguard the integrity of the settlement process.

Life Equity also offers policy servicing with services ranging from tracking of insureds to monitoring the punctual scheduled payment of policy premiums, to conducting annual policy assessments to optimize investment performance.

Life Equity’s dedication to establishing consistent and highly ethical practices includes advocating for life settlement legislation in the states and following NAIC recommended procedures.  Life Equity is a co-founder of an industry-leading life settlement trade association, the Life Settlement Institute, which is currently chaired by Mr. Brian Smith, Life Equity’s Chief Executive Officer.  Members of LSI have been responsible for nearly all life settlement legislation that has been enacted in the states since 2001.
Today, Life Equity enjoys an industry-wide reputation for its strong origination and servicing capabilities, extensive industry knowledge and unparalleled integrity.  These derive from our dedicated and competent staff, consistency and fair dealing with sellers and brokers, and unwavering ethical principles.  We believe that our approach to life settlements is not only good for business, but also, and more importantly, good for policy sellers.

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Additional Info: Lincoln Financial Group is a major player in the Life and Annuity marketplace. Lincoln offers an extremely competitive actuarial development program regarding study time and exam raises. Lincoln also provides all required exam related materials and an on-site study room. Lincoln currently has 10-15 actuarial students taking exams in the Fort Wayne Indiana office, 15-20 students taking exams in the Hartford Connecticut office, 2 students taking exams in the Philadelphia Pennsylvania office and 15-20 students taking exams in the Greensboro North Carolina office.

Lincoln also has a solid actuarial summer internship program. The goal of the internship program is for the students to learn the type of work that actuaries perform and for Lincoln to be able to analyze potential hires for the actuarial development program upon graduation. The interns will have the opportunity to meet with the senior management during weekly discussion sessions and they will get exposure to various actuarial tasks and responsibilities.

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Additional Info: Mercer is a leading global provider of consulting, outsourcing and investment services, with more than 25,000 clients worldwide. Mercer consultants help clients design and manage health, retirement and other benefits and optimize human capital. The firm also provides customized administration, technology and total benefit outsourcing solutions. Mercer’s investment services include global leadership in investment consulting and multi-manager investment management.

Mercer’s global network of more than 18,000 employees, based in over 40 countries, ensures integrated, worldwide solutions. Our consultants work with clients to develop solutions that address global and country-specific challenges and opportunities. Mercer is experienced in assisting both major and growing, mid-size companies.

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., which lists its stock (ticker symbol: MMC) on the New York, Chicago and London stock exchanges.

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Additional Info: Milliman was established in 1946 and is one of the largest actuarial consulting firms in the US. Our consultants provide actuarial and consulting services in the fields of healthcare, employer benefits, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance. The Indianapolis office includes health, life, and pension actuarial practices. The health practice employs 7 FSAs, 2 ASAs, and 12 actuarial students/analysts.

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Additional Info: Milliman is among the world’s largest independent actuarial and consulting firms serving the full spectrum of business, governmental and financial organizations. Founded in 1947 and incorporated in 1957, Milliman has over 2,000 employees located in 48 offices in key locations worldwide. The Milwaukee Office of Milliman was founded in 1961 and has a staff of more than 150 actuaries and support personnel. In order to serve its international clientele efficiently, the office is organized into major specialty areas, each managed by one or more Milliman Principals. These include health, property/casualty and pension and related employee benefits. This broad range of actuarial services provided within a single office allows a careful matching of individual consulting expertise to the needs of each client. The professional actuaries within the Milwaukee office also work closely with actuaries in other Milliman offices so that the total resources of Milliman are always available to serve the needs of any client. Income is derived solely from fees for services and information that is directly provided to clients, ensuring that advice and counsel are independent and objective.

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Additional Info: Northwestern Mutual is one of the largest life insurers in the United States. Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries offer an array of high-quality financial products and services, including Permanent and term life insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, Mutual funds, long-term care insurance and other financial services.

Northwestern Mutual’s Actuarial Leadership Development Program (ALDP) is specifically designed to lay the career foundation for future company and industry leaders. From the minute you join us as an actuarial associate, our focus is on providing you with solid opportunities for professional growth and advancement through career mentoring, planning and progression. Plus, you’ll have the added advantage of extensive exam support, not to mention the competitive salary and benefits. And, you’ll be working for a company that is consistently recognized by its peers in Fortune magazine as the “most admired” life insurer.

Northwestern Mutual is a mutual company, which means it is owned by our over 3 million policyowners. Our structure allows us to focus on doing what is best for the long-term interest of policyowners. This long-term focus is one of the major reasons why our products provide such great value to policyowners.

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Assistant Trader Program
Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG) is a sophisticated and influential trading firm, active on most of the world’s major securities and derivatives exchanges. Since our inception in 1987, we have applied our own financial resources, proprietary technology, and proven strategies to capture profitable trading and arbitrage opportunities. The SIG name is highly regarded in the securities industry; our competitors and customers alike view us as a premier trading organization.

Assistant Trader Job Summary
We offer opportunities to individuals interested in enhancing their quantitative and analytical skills in a fast-paced competitive setting. We operate as a meritocracy and provide opportunities to individuals based on competency, initiative and drive. Assistant Traders will spend supervised time working on a domestic exchange floor or trading desk, performing all front-office functions for the traders. The specific duties will include, but will not be limited to, producing reports for risk managers, inputting system parameters to generate quotes, and assisting the market maker in maintaining an orderly market through matching tickets, maintaining positions, and producing Profit & Loss reports. Assistants will be reviewed regularly, and based on their performance, may be invited to enter our formal training program to become traders for SIG.

Qualifications and Skills
Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Undergraduate degree preferred. An interest in financial markets. A team orientation with the confidence to act autonomously.

To apply:
Send resumes to http://www.sig.com/careers/jobs.html

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State Farm insures more cars than any other insurer in North America and is the leading U.S. home insurer. State Farm's 17,800 agents and 68,000 employees serve over 74 million auto, fire, life and health policies in the United States and Canada. State Farm also offers customers banking, annuities and mutual fund products. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No.22 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. State Farm has 391 claim offices that serve policyholders companywide with 30,600 employees, which is almost half of State Farm's work force dealing with claims in some fashion. There are 24 operations centers in 13 zones that have staffs that underwrite insurance policies, process claims, and oversee the companies business in their areas.

State Farm’s financial ranking: A.M. Best's A++, Moody's Aa1, Standard & Poor's AA, Fitch Ratings AA+

At State Farm actuaries work as a team to research and develop new products and to estimate future premiums, losses, and expense costs. Actuaries also gather and analyze financial and statistical data, assure compliance with insurance regulations and statutes, and represent State Farm at industry meetings and on Actuarial committees.

Some daily tasks of P&C Actuaries at State Farm:
• Conducting reviews of personal and commercial auto and property insurance rates. This includes analyzing trends, projecting underwriting results, and reviewing competitiveness of company rates.
• Coordinating and providing general direction for implementing rate changes for personal and commercial auto and property insurance.
• Preparing written and verbal rate proposals, statistical analysis, and letters to insurance regulatory authorities to describe and support rate and rule changes.
• Pursuing a fellowship in the Casualty Actuarial Society with the assistance of a competitive exam support program.

Some daily tasks of Life/Health Actuaries at State Farm:
• Pricing individual life insurance products.
• Performing research designed to determine actual policy experience.
• Assisting in valuation of life insurance products.
• Performing cash flow studies to determine the effects of various economic changes on company profitability.
• Becoming involved in studies relating to agency compensation.

For any Life/Health questions you may contact Rich Astudillo (rich.astudillo.qa09@statefarm.com).

The Property and Casualty department at State Farm employs 88 actuaries and of those 36 are FCAS and 13 are ACAS. The Life Health Department at State Farm employs over 30 actuaries and of those 14 are FAS and 8 are ASA.

State Farm is not currently sponsering students for internships or full-time employment.

Life & Annuities

Dina Southwell

Boston, MA & Toronto, Canada

www.sunlifecareers.com

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Additional Info: Sun Life Financial (www.sunlife-usa.com) is a leading international financial services organization providing a diverse range of wealth accumulation and protection products and services to individuals and corporate customers. Chartered in 1865, Sun Life Financial and its partners today have operations in key markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China and Bermuda. As of December 31, 2005, the Sun Life Financial group of companies had total assets under management of US$332 billion. The company is publicly traded on the New York, Toronto and Philippine stock exchanges under the symbol SLF.

The Actuarial Community at Sun Life Financial consists of approximately 85 employees consisting of FSAs and Actuarial Students. In order to support the continuing development of our actuarial community, we offer a program specifically designed for aspiring actuarial professionals. The Actuarial Student Program, tailored to promote a student’s successful passing of actuarial exams, is the cornerstone of a student’s development as an actuary. Benefits of the program include: salary incentives for passing exams, exam fee reimbursement and a generous allotment of time to study. Actuaries act as the “financial engineers” of the organization, performing risk evaluation, pricing and valuation for every product line, as well as centralized planning, capital analyses and compliance activities. Actuaries are well-respected business partners who serve as marketing professionals, managers and technical specialists.

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Additional Info: Swiss Re leads the reinsurance market by helping insurance and non-insurance clients to manage capital and risk. Swiss Re Life & Health North America is a subsidiary of Swiss Re, a global company based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Swiss Re supports a strong Actuarial Development Program to attract, develop and retain top actuarial talent. Swiss Re is committed to providing an environment that promotes rapid progression to the FSA designation.

Swiss Re regularly offers summer internships to students pursuing an actuarial career. Students are given exposure to the actuarial profession through various work and project assignments and interaction with the actuarial staff. The program assists students in their career decision and allows both students and Swiss Re to evaluate the potential for a position within the company and within the Actuarial Development Program. For further information, please contact Brian Carteaux at (260) 435-8413.