Summer Intern in Delegated Authorities Review

The internship was varied, with wide exposure to all departments in Lloyd's and in the London Market. I was given real projects, with sole commitment and so I had a lot of responsibility from day one.

I got on extremely well with my whole department; I was always invited to drinks, industry events and out of work social occasions. I have since kept in touch with them all.

I had weekly one-to-ones with my manager, discussing my targets and setting new ones. I was fully trained in-house by my colleagues, and never left to do work if I was unsure of it. There was always someone to chat to if you were unsure of anything.

Due to having such great support I was always given the perfect balance of tasks. Personally I like to take on a larger amount to keep me motivated, and I was always offered the opportunity to take on more if I wanted.

Once trained, I was fully integrated into the team and conducted all daily tasks that they did. I had two projects which I took sole responsibility for, which was overseen by my manager in my weekly one-to-ones. I didn't expect to get so much responsibility from the get go but it was fantastic.

I was fully trained, and feel I could go back to my department tomorrow and pick up from where I left it. We received extensive training of the Lloyd's insurance industry, of the London Market and of professional approaches to work and this has definitely helped me focus in my final year studies. Learning how to adapt from student to professional in a working environment will undoubtedly benefit me for the beginning, and rest, of my career.

My office was fun and lively, but with a great balance where we all still got our work done to the highest standards. Exactly what you'd want from a team environment.

I didn't once not know what was expected of me, and having a 'buddy' mentor was fantastic in terms of settling any queries or helping you through work issues etc.

We had extensive training in our first week which focused on the insurance industry, Lloyd's itself - including a building tour -, the London Market and personal professional training on how to adapt from student to professional.

After my appraisal, I was fortunate enough to be offered a graduate scheme place to start with them next year, subject to my attaining a 2:1 minimum.

The social scene was fantastic, couldn't complain at all. My fellow interns were all really sociable and we went out most evenings!

I commuted to London, but drinks prices in bars are pricey - but that's what you expect in the city. The good wage counters the price you pay.

So many bars, pubs, restaurants and clubs - far better than I anticipated the City to be like.

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