Declan Barrett was presented with the 2021 Cigna Victoria University Actuarial Scholarship by Cigna chief actuary Michael Bartram. A New Plymouth man studying to join a specialised yet little known profession has been awarded a $5000 scholarship. Declan Barrett, a Francis Douglas Memorial College alumni, has received the 2021 Cigna Victoria University Actuarial Scholarship, which includes a three-month internship over the summer at Cigna. Barrett, aged 20, is in his second year at Victoria University of Wellington and is studying for a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science and Mathematics. Barrett had demonstrated a sound understanding of insurance and actuarial science, Cigna New Zealand chief actuary Michael Bartram said.

Source: Stuff July 20, 2021 00:45 UTC