Insurance Professional Apprentice Review

by WTW

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Insurance Broking - Arranging insurance cover for a client, billing and amending existing policies, drafting wordings and repayment schedules for new deals.

10/10

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

How to negotiate between a client and an insurer, how to draft a policy and repayment schedule, excel skills and how to use systems such as Eclipse and DMS.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I find the programme very enjoyable, the day to day tasks are varied and interesting, the team and company culture is very welcoming and motivating and you have the opportunity to meet and socialise with a wide range of people in the industry.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well structured, there is a clear study schedule which fits around your work, my progression of task responsibility has been carefully considered and well structured and the programme provider provides a helpful support team and regular progression review sessions

10/10

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

I receive a great amount of support from my employer, they are always flexible with my study time and never overload me with work when I need to study

10/10

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

I have regular tutor sessions to help my study of the content of the qualifications, as well as regular progression review sessions in which the right level of support for my study of my qualifications will be determined

10/10

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

It gives me a greater understanding of the industry

10/10

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.)

10/10

9a. Would you recommend WTW to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is an enjoyable place to work, with an enthusiastic work culture. The day to day tasks are varied and interesting and they are also very supportive of you working towards qualifications.

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

Ensure that you appeal to the company's values, that you have strong communication skills and can communicate with a wide range of people. Carry out detailed research of the company before your interview.