Illinois State University
Presentation to
Future Redbird Actuaries
Bloomington, IL Office
August 26, 2013
Agenda
• ISU Connection
• Overview of Pinnacle
• Your Job Search
– Resume
– Cover Letter
– References
– Interview
• Conclusion and Questions
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ISU Connections
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ISU Connections
• Luann Anderson
- ISU Graduate, BS Business, Minor Economics
• Pinnacle
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Actuarial Scholarship Sponsor 2009-2013
Joint Research Projects
Webinars
Presentations
Minority High School Scholars Actuarial
Academy (MHSSM)
Financial Regulators Training
Insurance Advisory Board
Data Sharing
Pinnacle U
Trade Shows and Career Fairs
Internship Program
ISU Actuarial Program Advisory Board
Teaching at ISU: Aaron Hillebrandt, MAT 383
Career and Interview Coaching
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Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc.
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Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc.
• Owned by our professional staff, Pinnacle ranks among the
largest property-casualty actuarial firms in North America.
• Pinnacle’s reputation for uncompromising professionalism,
expertise and outstanding service is embodied in our brand
Commitment Beyond Numbers
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Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc.
Commitment Beyond Numbers
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Our commitment to education manifests itself not only in basic and continuing
education for our employees, but partnering with institutions of higher education and in
advancing the body of knowledge in the property/casualty insurance industry through
scholarly thought pieces and thought provoking presentations at various educational
forums.
Our commitment to our clients is visible every day as we provide empathetic customer
service that strives to exceed our customers’ expectations. And we do it in such a
manner that is clear, understandable and transparent to the users of our work products.
Our commitment to our employees is manifest in structured development activities and
proactive career planning. And we are supportive of the charitable causes important to
our staff.
Pinnacle’s commitment to the actuarial profession not only guides the manner in which
we do our work, but is evident in the volunteerism culture within the firm. Not only do
we seek out opportunities to give back to the profession, but we seek leadership
opportunities so our voices are heard in professional forums.
Commitment to our strategic partners is a key to our success; multi-disciplinary
approaches to problems and opportunities lead to superior solutions.
Pinnacle is committed to supporting our communities through participation with local,
regional and national not-for-profit organizations.
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Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc.
San Francisco | De Moines | Chicago | Bloomington | Indianapolis | Atlanta | New York
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Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc.
Services
• Pricing/Product Management
• Funding Studies
– Pro Forma Financials
• Loss Reserving
– Statements of Actuarial Opinion
• Cost Allocation Studies
• Predictive Analytics
• Retention Studies
– Risk Optimization
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Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc.
Services
• Capital Adequacy Reviews
• Risk Management Services
– ERM Reviews
• Regulatory Support
– Legislative Costing
– Financial Examinations
• Litigation Support/Expert Witness
• Audit Support
• Risk Transfer Analyses
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Clients
• Accountants/Auditors
• Agents/Brokers/MGAs
• Captive Managers
• Industry Associations
• Insurers
• Law Firms
• Public Entities
– Government Insurers
• Regulators
• Self Insureds
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Your Job Search
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Your Resume
• A factual, written representation of you
• Formatted and branded, it doesn’t change for each
opportunity
• Four major sections:
– Professional profile outlining your areas of expertise and
strengths
– Professional experience outlining your most recent and relevant
work experience
– Educational experience outlining your scholastic
accomplishments
– Volunteer and related experience outlining your contributions
outside the normal channels
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Resume
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Your Cover Letter
• A customized, written reason why you should be considered
for the position
• Branded exactly like your resume it includes:
– Basic introduction
– Why you’re applying (referred, job posting, interest…)
– Reasons you feel you should be considered for the position
– Bulleted examples of your strengths
– How you can overcome any obstacles
– Follow-up, next steps
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Cover Letter
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Your References
• An informational list of 3-5 professional references to be
presented after a job offer
• Branded exactly like your resume it includes:
– Name of the reference
– Contact phone number
– Contact e-mail
– Contact relationship to you
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References
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Your Interview
• Research
– Company: know about the company
– Location: know exactly where you’re going
– Interviewers: know who you’re meeting with
• Prepare
– Bring copies of your cover letter, resume and references
– Dress professionally: dress one level higher than expected
– Arrive 15 minutes early
• Practice
– Your “elevator” speech
– Your “stories”
– Your strengths and weaknesses
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Questions / Comments
Please visit our new website at:
www.pinnacleactuaries.com
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Thank You for Your Attention
Luann Anderson
Director of Operations
landerson@pinnacleactuaries.com
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