Insurance Practitioner Apprentice - Assistant Underwriter Review

by RSA Insurance Ltd

Rating

7.1/10

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

Underwriting Property, Liability and Packages risks. Working with stakeholders to meet company goals such as rate/retention targets, building rapport with brokers, etc.

7/10

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

Yes

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Enjoyed many aspects of the programme - working with other apprentices and learning for the Cert CII. However, many of the learning modules seemed to be duplicated and some did not seem relevant.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well structured but explanation of this structure was very limited.

6/10

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

There was not much input from the apprentice lead as they were based in London and did not offer much help to those in the North

5/10

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

Support is always very good but can take time and often this is very inconvenient

7/10

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

I have learned a lot about the wider insurance market and feel that a lot of the information has been useful.

9/10

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.)

Volunteering, networking in the office and outside, religious celebrations in the office

10/10

9a. Would you recommend RSA Insurance Ltd to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very comfortable environment, team members are very helpful and always happy to assist, leadership is very welcoming and understanding of any issues, work is always different so everyday is not the same.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RSA Insurance Ltd?

Do not be overwhelmed as there is always a lot to learn. Everyday is a learning day, even for the most experienced of underwriters. Never be afraid to ask for help, there is no such thing as a silly question.