Risk Surveyor apprentice Review

by Direct Line

Rating

9.1/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am a apprentice risk surveyor for NIG, I am currently on a placement with the Leeds underwriting team learning the aspects of their job and how it will impact my role as a surveyor.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

My knowledge of insurance is 10x better than when I first started my placement, I have also learnt to use various systems.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my apprenticeship program

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Extremely well structured. My manager has my whole apprenticeship scheduled out.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

A lot of support! Everyone I have come across has been really supportive

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

A decent amount, I am currently having workshops every 2 weeks to discuss the textbooks im reading

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It helps by giving me better knowledge of insurance

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Quite often there is social activities.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Direct Line to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Its a hardworking yet fun environment

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Direct Line?

Be yourself and be willing to learn.