Summer Intern Casualty Claims Review

by XL Catlin

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • The office was professional and friendly.

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

    • You receive constant feedback from your line manager - whether that is in the form of constructive criticism or appreciation.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • You sit on the same desk as your line manager who is responsible for you. You are also given a "buddy" who can provide extra support and advice.

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

    • You get given one big project which you present at the end of your internship, so that keeps you busy throughout. Your line manager is responsible for giving you daily projects and tasks.

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

    • Because you are predominantly on one desk over the course of the eight weeks, you are increasingly trusted with more responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • You can opt to do extra IT training in programmes like excel which is really useful for my degree course. Otherwise, simply the experience of being in the work place will hopefully assist me in applying for jobs upon graduation.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is really friendly.

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

    • It was a very structured and organised programme.

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

    • At the beginning of the internship you state exactly what you want to achieve from your eight weeks. The projects and tasks given to you are then geared towards your personal goals.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • They offer some of the interns a place on their CDP programme for the following year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there was a good social scene, particularly amongst those on the Graduate Programme.

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

    • London is inevitably expensive. The office occasionally put on social events.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The office was in the City - a fun and lively area, full of many who also work in Insurance!

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

    • It is slightly difficult when you are not there for very long, but there is an opportunity to get involved in sports teams.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance & Risk Management

London

September 2013

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