commercial underwriter - summer intern Review

by Allianz UK

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The work was interesting and the colleagues were friendly

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Were happy to give me work and were there if I needed help

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Had 4 and 8 week reviews telling me where I could improve and what I was doing well

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I had a big project which was down to me to complete over the 9 weeks then I was given work on a daily basis as well

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Down to me to complete the project but I always had other people checking the other work I was given

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I developed wouldn’t really help me with my degree but will be very useful when start my career

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • During the day there was a good atmosphere where people were working but you could easily go and talk to other colleagues. After work people were willing to go and grab a drink and socialise.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Always had work to do and got to see different parts of the business.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Had a good training plan which showed me all aspects of business

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Have a good range of different graduate schemes available

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Went out with work colleagues and other interns

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lot of different pubs and bars to choose from but expensive

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not that many but I didn’t really go searching for any

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance & Risk Management

London

August 2013

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