Underwriting Intern Review

by Hiscox

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • 4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Once people understood what I was doing (and liked my work) my value went up. Before that most people had no idea why I was there.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Not necessarily a bad thing, I like autonomy. Be sure to keep note of important questions and narrow them down when you find time to ask a manager.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • 4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Again, autonomy. Gotta love it! Try to take on as many big research projects as you can (even if you won't be completing some of them until the end of your program). The more simple projects were often the most boring.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Speech/ acting training was the most novel (be sure to note who you know acts more like a cat or a dog). Other things like coding on SQL were also good experience.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Pleasant and open. Unless you're in HR. Holla Marcus

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Introductions are key. Try to get them in early as possible.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A solid amount. I think they definitely want you to apply again fro a full-time position and they are not afraid to show it. Then again, it is only 2 months....

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I really liked what I did, but Underwriting is not where my interests lie (think more data analysis, research and presentation). Hiscox is a growing company and in Underwriting there are definitely places to go (middle-management possibly within a couple years).

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Hell Ya.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It's Central London, what do you think?

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Some decent bars but who really parties where they work?

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Tour of Lloyds

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance & Risk Management

London

November 2013

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