A Day in the Life of a Perr&Knight Intern

Michael Jordan once said, “You miss 100% of the shots you never take.” Taking on a role as an intern at Perr&Knight would not have been possible without taking that leap of faith. From exciting work events that I helped organize to interesting project work, my internship has provided me with valuable opportunities to evolve and develop both personally and professionally in a very short amount of time.  

The Interview

I researched Perr&Knight before I considered applying, learning about the types of work the actuarial consulting firm does, and getting a sense of the company’s values. I admired their strong commitment to their clients and the high level of service and expertise provided. On the day of my interview, I was even more impressed by how professional the people that I met in person were. I could see myself working with this team! When Perr&Knight contacted me later, I was thrilled to be chosen for the role.

Day in the Life

My daily activities include maintaining the digital signage in all offices, as well as working directly with managers and directors on both short-term and long-term projects related to marketing, administration, accounting as well as human resources. I have also been involved in assisting with onboarding and employee promotions.

Contributing to different projects in a variety of departments also tested my skillset in real-time situations. For example, I organized an Italian cooking class for the team, which involved reaching out to multiple businesses to find a suitable host and setting up the date, time, and form of payment. The event itself was a lot of fun, with everyone making gourmet pizza and focaccia, as well as sampling different appetizers and wine. Everyone left with goodies to eat later at home! Additionally, I handled the research portion for an actuarial department in-person meeting, which involved calculating airfare, hotel, and other additional costs to discover the best possible location. It will be exciting to hear how the meeting went later this year!

My day concludes by checking in with my supervisor and asking any outstanding questions. I have been lucky to have had a great supervisor who was also a great mentor.

What I Learned

First and foremost, I gained valuable insights into business-to-business interactions in the insurance space, which was completely new to me. Being part of an actuarial consulting firm has allowed me to build my understanding of crucial topics such as state filings, regulatory compliance, and accounting. It provided a firsthand perspective on roles from actuaries to billing coordinators. I am surrounded by people who inspire and motivate me to work even harder towards my goals.

And no great story is complete without a great ending. I’m excited to share that I have been offered a full-time position with Perr&Knight as an Administrative Assistant! I know this outcome was unique, but I am happy that the feeling was mutual and that I’ll be able to start my career at a great company, where I already feel at home.