Pros
May be a good fit for those who value a retirement-style environment—calm, steady pace, and minimal pressure. The working style is generally slow, and the culture is non-aggressive.
Cons
- pay is way below industry standards for actuarial roles - growth potential for actuarial folks are very much limited due to company size, narrower strategic focus, lack of advanced tools, and legacy methodologies and company structure; pace of change is relatively slow, may not suit those seeking fast growth, innovation and efficiency; career development is not well supported - high turnover in C level which may contribute to a sense of shifting direction; office politics are surprisingly heavy for a company of this size - the issues and administrative errors from support functions (HR & IT) seem to happen more often than other companies - close oversight and detailed instruction is common, which may feel like micromanagement to some; lack of acknowledgement on work and appreciation; lack of constructive feedback and career growth support - minimum actuarial events and learning opportunities compared to other companies; limited availability of online training resources Overall, I think it's not an ideal place for people looking to build competitive skills in the market, especially for coop and new grads (which may limit long-term growth and exposure); nor for people looking for a peaceful place with minimal politics