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Actuarial Placement Student Review

at Bupa

Placement (10 Months+)

Actuary

Manchester

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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
4.8/5 - 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.
The job role entailed pricing tasks, pricing corporate private medical insurance for new business groups and renewal groups. This role worked closely alongside sales teams, pricing development teams, and commercial finance teams so communicational skills were a key development point through the year.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I really appreciated that throughout this year I was treated as another member of the team, with the same respnsibilities as the other analysts. It gave a true workplace experience and allowed for the development of many transferable skills. There was plenty of support between early careers teams and the teams the placements were a part of. This placement has been exceptionally valuable to my career
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?
As mentioned, communcational skills, opportunities to present and speak publicly, technical and analytical skills, problem solving and use of inititiative in an applicational setting.
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 extensive guidance and support from both the Early Careers team and the teams I was part of. Mentors were assigned to help me learn the roles, and they were always willing to make time to answer any questions or queries I had.
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?
Bupa was extremely welcoming, with everyone willing to help, whether it was with role-specific questions or tasks outside of the immediate team. From induction week through to the end of the placement, there was consistent support in transitioning from university to the workplace. The company’s emphasis on its values—Brave, Caring, and Responsible—created a positive and motivating environment, making Bupa a great place to work.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
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?
The placement was highly enjoyable, largely due to the support and welcoming nature of everyone involved with Early Careers. It has been an extremely beneficial year both professionally and personally. As mentioned, the development of key skills essential to the field I wish to pursue has been invaluable for my future career progression.
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 Bupa to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Bupa
There is plenty of opportunity to go above and beyond with Bupa, and progress skills outside of the typical technical skills as a part of the job role. My advice would be to put yourself out there and take on other tasks, and opportunities to meet people working outside of your teams and departments.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Bupa
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Yes
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