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Actuary of the future: Jane Hamilton

Open-access content Wednesday 1st August 2012 — updated 5.13pm, Wednesday 29th April 2020

This month's actuary of the future Jane Hamilton has come a long way from being a lifeguard in Disneyland Florida, but still looks back on her time in America as one of the greatest experiences of her life.

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Employer and area of work

Prudential, actuarial business development.

How would your best friend describe you?
She would probably comment on my judgmental attitude to dress-down Friday 'victims' at the office, but (hopefully) would also tell you I'm kind and thoughtful too.

What motivates you?
I always think on the positive side, and have goals to keep me going.

What would be your personal motto? Something along the lines of 'everything happens for a reason', but less cheesy and overdone.

Who do you most admire and why?

I most admire entrepreneurs who have the talent to create a successful business from a simple idea and a vision. The drive some people have to achieve is phenomenal.

What's your most 'actuarial' habit?

I love spreadsheets. Is that a habit? Regardless, Excel is genius.

How do you relax away from the office?
In the nice weather I love being outdoors walking, but in Scotland that doesn't come around as often as I would like! I love travelling too.

Alternative career choice?
I had a job to become an accountant lined up from university, but changed my mind at the last minute. I always thought forensic accounting would be interesting.

Tell us something unusual about yourself
I was a lifeguard in Walt Disney World in Florida for a summer while I was at university.

Greatest risk you have ever taken?
Moving to the United States on my own to work, then studying in New York for a year. Apart from a tiny blip (almost being stuck in Canada due to visa issues), it was the best experience I have had to date.

What's your most treasured possession?
Old photographs will always make me smile.

If you ruled the world, what would you change first?

All dress-down Friday clothing must be approved by me first!
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