Actuarial Private Summer Intern Review

Item: Actuarial Private Summer Intern at Hymans Robertson
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at Hymans Robertson

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Actuary

London

Review Submitted: August 2025

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Support and Guidance

5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

I usually start my day by setting up a to-do list to keep on top of everything I need to get done. My time is normally split between client work and technical work. Client tasks can include things like drafting emails, writing policies or calculating transfer values, while the technical side can involve year-end accounting and testing Power BI or Excel functions. I also have regular catch-ups with my client teams, manager and buddy, which makes it a really supportive environment - you’re never left feeling stuck because there’s always someone willing to help and guide you as you learn.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

The most surprising thing for me has been just how much responsibility I was given as an intern. I didn’t expect to be trusted to work on real client calculations and contribute to projects so early on, but it’s been really rewarding to see the impact of my work.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

Yes, during my internship at Hymans, I developed my existing skills and learned new ones. I improved my teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities by working closely with colleagues on various projects. I also gained new technical and analytical skills, which helped me better understand the processes and tools used at Hymans. Overall, the experience has improved my confidence and prepared me for future opportunities.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

5/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

I received a lot of training in my first few weeks which prepared me to take on meaningful work during the internship. I also had regular check ins with a people manager, a buddy and my own co-intern colleagues. Anytime I was set any work everyone was happy to hop on a call and answer any questions I had. No question felt like a silly question at Hymans.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

5/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

Very supportive and inclusive.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

5/5

How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

5/5

How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?

5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

I really enjoyed it and see myself coming back and being part of the team for a longer period of time. I've really settled in, and Hymans made it easy for me to do so.

Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship

5/5

Please rate how your experience met your expectations

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Hymans Robertson to a friend?

Yes

What advice would you give to others applying to Hymans Robertson

My biggest advice would be to just go for it and not worry if your background isn’t the “typical” one. I study Economics at SOAS, which isn’t a Russell Group university, and I was worried I’d be behind since most people come from maths or actuarial science backgrounds. But honestly, Hymans teach you everything you need to know and never make you feel silly for not understanding something as everyone is so supportive and willing to help. I’d also say make the most of every opportunity, whether that’s getting involved in projects, joining social events or shadowing other business units, because you really do get out of the internship what you put into it.