Team Leader Review

by RSA Insurance Ltd

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

I lead 2 teams in our underwriting trading centre, one team of underwriter and a central admin team. I ensure day to day activities are being completed and we are working in agreed SLA's along with providing support and engagement in the team along with development to get the best out of my teams

9/10

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

The course has only just started but it has given me some ideas to understand more about my company structure, hierarchy to make me more of an effective leader

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme has not long started but I am enjoying it so far.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It seems very ogranised and the online hub is very straight forward.

9/10

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

In this challenging time the business does support where it can and they have agreed to work out and accommodate study time.

9/10

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

BPP have been very supportive in the send useful information and tips. My tutor seems very engaged and books regular 1-2-1s in

9/10

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

As it has only just started I can see the benefits of the course and will know more as I progress through it.

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.)

With the challenges of Covid there is not much at the moment but there is the occasional quiz and I do other activities outside of work

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Personal development of their staff is a key part of RSA's culture to ensure to help people grow and build confidence in their role and career

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

Be ambitious, creative, driven and curious