Catastrophe Analyst Review

by Gallagher Re

Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Analyst - working with clients to assess their risk and model potential losses to their book of business for certain perils

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, learnt a lot of technical skills - how to use the models, how to use SQL, R, GIS mapping tools. Improved presentation skills also.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It is very good for learning and development but difficult to juggle sometimes between work commitments and the apprenticeship work.

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well-organized but you do not find out about the extent of each stage until you get there - more transparency at beginning would be good to help long term planning ahead

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • A lot of support from my employer, especially my manager who underwent the process herself which helped

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • A lot of support from my growth company tutor with detailed feedback and suggestions at each stage etc which was good, a lot of resources also provided if needed

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Its a good way to show and prove to myself everything I have learnt during my last 2 years here - gives confidence more than anything - not sure what I have learnt directly links to my role as an analyst however

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • Yes quite a few, lots of team socials, a couple of sports teams and periodically there are professional networking events that we can get involved in

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Gallagher Re to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good place to start your career (as an analyst anyway) due to the opportunities a large broker provides. The REACH scheme is also a good way to meet people and develop as a cohort - you have a support network of peers from the get go.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Gallagher Re?

    • Read up on reinsurance and the structure of the market players before the interview

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Insurance & Risk Management

London

November 2023

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