Abir members host record 108 paid summer interns
The insurance and reinsurance industry hosts a record 108 paid interns this summer, with valuable work experience for students.
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers began this year’s summer internship programme by last week hosting a reception for the interns at O’Hara House, attended by David Burt, the Premier; Karen Grissette, US Consul General; Tom Oppenheim, the Deputy Governor of Bermuda; and, numerous industry leaders.
The interns will spend the summer working with leading companies, benefiting from professional development, networking and industry learning opportunities through events and initiatives organised by the Abir Intern Steering Group, made up of past interns who now work in full-time roles with member companies.
Pina Albo, chair of Abir and chief executive officer of Hamilton, said: “By providing more than 100 students with a taste of working life in Bermuda’s global (insurance and) reinsurance market, Abir and our member companies, are building awareness of the range of opportunities in the industry among Bermuda’s leaders of the future, and building relationships that could lead to careers.
“Internships are part of our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.”
John Huff, president and CEO, said: “We are proud that Abir continues to provide the largest, private-sector student internship programme in Bermuda.
“With approximately 70 per cent of the workforce of Abir member companies made up of Bermudians, spouses of Bermudians and permanent resident certificate holders, we are committed to keeping the pipeline of local talent flowing.”
The members of the Abir Intern Steering Group are: Malini Romeo (Ascot), Nicholas Pell (Ascot), Camille Chin-Gurrett (Aspen), Dakota Lamb (Convex), Leah Smith (Chubb), Trae Smith (Chubb), Isabella Boonstra (Guy Carpenter) and Shantori Fox (Hamilton).
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