Pros
Very strong and innovative company. The individual talent they attract and retain is top notch in my experience. I fully expect their market share to grow. My local office is a fun, tight-knit group that loves working together.
Cons
Benefits consulting can suffer from an unpredictable cycle in terms of revenue and the work hours required to fulfill client needs. Often the office is overwhelmed, but there is a reluctance to hire because the work wave is temporarily driven by market conditions or legislative changes impacting benefits. This hurts work-life balance and can lead to turnover which does not help. Actuarial program is very stingy. The compensation is okay relative to other actuarial companies, but you get kicked out of the program if you do not pass exams within 12 months. This is a struggle when exams are offered once or twice a year. Getting back into the program is an uphill climb requiring two passes without exam support.