Trainee experience at OP increased interest in a career in insurance

There is a final stretch of little over one month left of the 6-month trainee period, but at this point I can already say that it was worth it. As a trainee for insuring private customers, I have been able to work with insurance managers responsible for the terms and pricing of insurance offered to consumers. My interest in the work has been increased by its variability; during the spring and summer, I have worked on health, car, property as well as travel insurance.

Why should you apply to the programme?

The trainee period has been a very good experience to support my studies in economics, as the colleagues are industry veterans who have worked in the field for many years and have an answer for almost anything. Nevertheless, the work community encourages you to question the existing working methods and to boldly present your own, justified view on any issue. When working, it has been easy to observe the change taking place in the insurance and finance sector, as a result of which the existing practices and forms of insurance are sure to be reformed.

“I dare to believe that, even after I graduate, my career will continue in the insurance industry where interesting duties will definitely be available.”

During these six months, the most memorable experience has been the tasks related to launching a new insurance policy in which I have been able to reflect on the insurance offered from the point of view of, for example, the customer’s overall security, claims handling, systems and pricing – without forgetting OP’s owner-customers. Since dealing with insurance means that you have to take many perspectives into account, the work has allowed me to become acquainted with a wide range of professionals and brilliant colleagues, such as sales, claims settlement and digital services experts, actuaries and lawyers.

As my current employment at OP comes to an end, I will return to my studies for the autumn to write a master’s thesis. The two previous summers at OP have illustrated brilliantly the kinds of jobs that are available in insurance. With these experiences, I dare to believe that, even after I graduate, my career will continue in the insurance industry where interesting duties will definitely be available.

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Trainee, Insuring Private Customers