Intern Review

I enjoyed having the opportunity to work on many tasks so that I could gain a wide perspective of what insurance broking is. For example, working on research tasks, shadowing an underwriter and completing MDS forms. I enjoyed getting coffee with various colleagues to better understand their roles and I enjoyed the social activities such as the Team outing day to the Crystal Maze.

I felt valued by my colleagues because I was given various tasks by them to complete. My mentor also helped me out a lot with any questions that I had and would teach me the various components to insurance. I was invited to any group lunches and drinks and felt valued in that regard.

My mentor helped me a lot when I had questions relating to the tasks set. My mentor was patient and thorough when teaching me new things. My manager was always on hand to give me guidance professionally and was helpful in showing me what the big picture would be like.

I was not very busy with gaps in between each task. However, I understand that this is due to fluctuations in the market.

I was given a good amount of responsibility as the tasks were adding value to the process of invoicing or were for the clients. I think this level of responsibility gave me a sense that I was valued and trusted by he team to produce work to a high standard.

I developed my commercial awareness skills which is invaluable in any role in the future. I have a greater understanding of how the markets relate to certain commodities, countries and government, and how this would affect the client and my role. This deeper awareness of the commercial aspects of the world is important to both my degree and beyond.

It was very friendly and my co-workers are very welcoming. The culture is relaxed and sociable but people still got their work done, which was a perfect balance. There is a lot of communication between everyone and people are very supportive. There is also a lot of collaboration.

It was well organised because I was given the opportunity to work on different things and meet different people. There were coffee dates set up for me to meet new people and I was given the chance to go to Lloyd's on numerous occasions. The tasks set were also appropriate for my skill level.

Interns took part in lunch and learns where we were given talks by key figures within the business. This was good training and development as we got tot learn more about the company and how it works as a business. At the beginning of the internship, we were also given training on presentation skills and communications skills.

It is an appealing prospect because there is a lot to learn within insurance and the workplace is a healthy balance. The work life balance also appeals to me. There are a lot of opportunities within insurance and the qualification side also appeals to me as I would be learning new things.

We did have lunch on many occasions but we have not organised anything concrete.

London prices is high.

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There was a staff away day. as well as group lunches at time.