Corporate Risk and Broking Review

by WTW

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Willis Towers Watson and have gained a deep routed understanding into the Insurance Industry. I have been given exposure to a wide variety of different lines of business and the many different roles within WTW. I can not emphasize enough how welcoming everyone has been, and this really has made all the difference to my time here.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Everyone I have met has been extremely friendly and has been more than willing to educate me on their role and career thus far. I have developed a wide and far reaching network within Willis Towers Watson as well as with the wider Insurance Industry including underwriters. My team was extremely welcoming and I was made to feel like a valued member of the team, and will most definitely be sad to leave. I aim to keep in touch with a large number of people who I have met through my internship and this network will help me enormously throughout my future career.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • It was extremely easy to ask and receive support and guidance whenever I required it. Management and Supervisors are extremely approachable and I never once felt intimidated. You can tell they enjoy transferring their expertise and skillset to you and there was an excellent mentor dynamic even between myself and very senior colleagues.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was often tasked with completing a high volume of work, and had to meet a large number of deadlines on a weekly basis. At first this was quite a daunting prospect but after the couple of weeks I grew to enjoy the fast workplace and thrived whilst working under pressure. There was never a moment where I did not have something to do and it was exhilarating rising to the challenge and exceeding expectations.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was surprised with the amount of responsibility I was given, I was left to lead RFP Responses for existing and prospect clients. I was really grateful that the team trusted me and my fellow interns with undertaking such important work. I feel proud to have contributed significantly to the performance of my team.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • This internship has without doubt increased my confidence and my ability to interact with others. I have developed a strong work ethic which I will carry with me into my final year of study. This internship has clarified that I would love to pursue a career in Insurance and if I am lucky enough I would most definitely return to Willis Towers Watson.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • There was a really good atmosphere in the office and everyone collaborated well as a team.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The internship was organised extremely well and HR were absolutely brilliant. I think the assessment was carried out very well and everyone really took the time to assess your potential.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • A lot of time has been invested in us as interns, and I am truly grateful for that. I have really appreciated the training I have received from my line manager and other colleagues and the skills I have acquired are skills for life.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • 3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Extremely appealing. If I am given the opportunity I would absolutely love to work for Willis Towers Watson. They have taken the time to get to know me and I feel like a valued contributor.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • 3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Very expensive

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Very good, it was in central London.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes there were a few things arranges such as a social at Bounce.

    3/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance & Risk Management

London

August 2018


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