Rating
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
- 4. How valued do you feel by Lloyd's of London?
- 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
- 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
- 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
- 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
- 9. Would you recommend Lloyd's of London to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyd's of London?
Roles include: - Review claims files - Chasing static claims - Updating loss reports
- Certificate In Insurance Qualification - NVQ Level 4 - Providing Financial Services - Developed knowledge of Lloyd's and the London Market - Soft Skills workshops
- Place of work - Excellent - Team/colleagues - Very friendly and built strong professional relationships - Culture - In all placements across industry, has been very enjoyable; great place to learn and be - Perceptions - Different from expected - Enjoyable - Very much so, to date
- Line managers - Appreciative of help and very encouraging - keen to help and develop us - Positive feedback from colleagues regarding personal performance and the scheme
- Induction great - all gelled as a group and provided excellent introduction to the market - Training - Well spread and extensive, developing us for future career - Support available for both study and work - Apprenticeship mentors approachable and network built to allow support if required - Programme organised well, however liaising with secondment to be improved going forward - ensure they are best placed to provide valuable work streams for us to complete
- Support provided in form of monthly meetings - Contact available whenever, but sometimes response is slow - Location of provider college outside of London, as such, monthly meetings are only convenient time to meet with assessor
- Support available whenever - Friendly and approachable - willing to meet and spend time discussing any issues we may have
- Wage significantly reduced by travel costs - Canteen discount/card allowance make transactions in canteen and internal bar easier
- Constant stream of business seminars - Social events in and out of the work place - Involvement in Brathay Apprentice Challenge exposed us to volunteering opportunities - Lloyd's Cricket Club - awaiting membership alterations before joining - with other sports clubs available - Friendly nature of individuals/managers increase our involvement in social activities/networking
Yes
- The diverse and dynamic atmosphere that is present at Lloyd's and within the London market, create a vast amount of opportunity and enjoyment to be had. - Exposure to a wide range of risks insured, mean that you will never grow bored, and also present scope to enter into fields that you enjoy e.g. sport or marine - Great people who are more than happy to offer support and appreciative of your efforts and drive to develop knowledge and skills within this industry
- Important to be honest and clear in your application - provide examples where possible to back up your claims - Ensure well presented and polite - keep smiling - Speaking to people and show willing - Conduct research and gain a basic understanding of the market before you start
Details
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
Central London & City
March 2014