Apprentice Review

I am a broker support technician. I create slips and endorsements for the brokers, meaning I have regular communication with all parts of my team and occasionally people from the market.

i have developed alot of confidence in dealing with issues both individually and as part of a team. I will also leave the apprenticeship with an NVQ and a CII qualification which will help me progress faster in my career path.

In terms of the work I dont particularly enjoy it. However, my team are amazing and the connections and etwork I have made are irreplacable and will help me massively in my career. The company culture is good, but I cant help but feel that some employees get lost in the business.

I feel reasonably appreciated. I get very little recognition from my team, or externally but there are certain individuals who hve been encouraging and motivating throughout the entire process

Induction and training were well structured but in terms of support, mentor system and team hieracrchy is has been poor. The team I joined did not actually know I was coming, and I have had a lot of issues because of this. However my new team have been excellent.

A reaosnable amount of support is given,but I am also lucky enough to have found myself 3 mentors who are extremely helpful in my day to day working life and can offer advice, support amd guidance.

A reasonable amount. My manager does not provide much support, but i have ained a very helpful and experienced network of mentors and buddies which have guided me through a lot of situations I have faced. In terms of supporting my future career goals of being a broker, I have had very little support from my current team/

Not particularly well, I take home approx £1000 a month, but after subtracting travel costs and parking then thats about £600, and then living costs such as mobile phone, car, rent, food, petrol, socialising ect bring this down massively. It is pretty hsrd to save, but I get by

Yes there are a lot of oppurtuntities. Aon Link has provided many social and networking activities and I have been lucky enough to have also been invited to various market events.

Yes

Maybe, I have not had the best experience with Aon, however they are working hard to rectify this and support me moving on. Despite this, many of my peers are doing excellently and enjoying the job role and atmosphere.

be clued up! Research the insurance exams, competitors, underwriters. Have s goal of where you want to be and what you want ot be doing in a set period of time. Networking is the most important part of the beginning of your career, the more connections you have, the further you will go