Graduate roles
Graduates can join us in Actuarial, Claims or Underwriting. It depends on your strengths and aspirations.
Actuarial
Actuaries are at the heart of our business, driving key decisions. They are our mathematical brains, working with figures day in, day out. Using the latest technology, they advise on pricing and risk and carry out other complex analytical tasks. Ultimately, they help us weigh up the odds and take calculated risks.
What you'll do
Placements cover the three main areas of actuarial work in general insurance:
- Capital requirements... building complex financial models to assess the risks we face from past and future business.
- Pricing of general insurance products... developing new and innovative ways of assessing and pricing risks.
- Reserving of claims... calculating the reserves we need to make sure we can meet our claims obligations.
How we support you
- Study budget for learning materials
- Tutorial attendance and exam fees
- Leave for study
- Qualified actuary to mentor your progress
- Exam reward
What you need
The requirements to join us as an actuarial graduate are high. You must have a strong academic background, gaining top grades from your university in a maths-related subject.
To apply for a role as an Actuarial Graduate Trainee, please complete the GTGP Application Form 2012 by answering all questions fully. You should then upload along with a copy of your CV.
GTGP Application Form 2012 (98 Kb DOC)
Your Application will not be considered if you do not fully complete and upload the Application Form along with a copy of your CV.
Follow this link to submit your completed application and CV
"A significant element of the global induction programme is the balance between technical development and personal development."
Acacia (Actuarial Analyst, UK)
Claims
When the unexpected happens, claims handlers give our customers peace of mind. It's their job to analyse a claim and ensure a fair settlement is made promptly. But they also investigate potentially fraudulent claims to protect our interests.
What you'll do
A wide variety of opportunities include the chance to join more specialist teams such as our Large Case technicians, Disease and Environmental claims unit and Fraud Investigators. Claims handlers forge relationships with external experts including loss adjusters, forensic accountants and solicitors. In our Third Party teams, technicians need a good understanding of civil legal processes.
How we support you
- Study budget for learning materials
- Tutorial attendance and exam fees
- Leave for study
- Exam reward
What you need
Claims technicians have excellent customer skills and commercial acumen. They are strong negotiators. They think strategically to achieve the best outcome for both customers and RSA.
To apply for a role as an Claims Graduate Trainee, please complete the GTGP Application Form 2012 by answering all questions fully. You should then upload along with a copy of your CV.
GTGP Application Form 2012 (98 Kb DOC)
Your Application will not be considered if you do not fully complete and upload the Application Form along with a copy of your CV.
Follow this link to submit your completed application and CV
"The thing I love about Claims is that I get to deal with real people and real situations and feel like I can make a difference."
Gemma (Claims, UK)
Underwriting
Underwriting is about making crucial decisions that have a direct bearing on the success of RSA. Underwriters arrange and authorise insurance policies with brokers. They evaluate the risks and determine the best price for new insurance business.
What you'll do
Insurance policies are many and varied, ranging from insuring the largest multinational businesses to the houses and pets of everyone. Underwriters build close relationships with customers to understand the risks associated with their daily lives and help them manage those risks. Underwriting offers a superb opportunity to work with real experts to develop your skills, knowledge and experience.
How we support you
- Study budget for learning materials
- Tutorial attendance and exam fees
- Leave for study
- Exam reward
What you'll need
You'll need to be a strong negotiator. You'll have to be up to speed on social, economic, legal and technological changes - from issues such as climate change to the latest technology to evaluate the potential impact on insurance risks. You'll need to be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment.
To apply for a role as an Underwriting Graduate Trainee, please complete the GTGP Application Form 2012 by answering all questions fully. You should then upload along with a copy of your CV.
GTGP Application Form 2012 (98 Kb DOC)
Your Application will not be considered if you do not fully complete and upload the Application Form along with a copy of your CV.
Follow this link to submit your completed application and CV
"The global induction in London gave me an opportunity to meet people from around the world - people who work as a diverse team towards common objectives."
Guillermo (Underwriter, Argentina)