Intern- Underwriter Review

by Hiscox

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I’ve really enjoyed my time working with Hiscox and feel I have been well integrated on both a professional and social level.

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

    • There is a great company culture at Hiscox. I was made to feel welcome on my first day and have felt valued as a Hiscox employer throughout my time.

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

    • My manager sorted out the appropriae training for me and supporting me throughout my internship.

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

    • Very busy! If I ever didn't have anything to do I would just ask and more work was given to me.

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

    • I was surprised with the amount of responsibility I was given on the scheme. I felt I had a very real underwriting experience.

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

    • I can't say it has partcularly helped me with my degree studies- it has however given me a very good insight into Insurance and encouraged me to look for a career in the field.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good balance between working hard and having a joke around at times.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Good setup, although it might of been helpful to have a plan at the beginning to I could see exactly what I would be doing over the 8 week period.

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

    • I had lot's of different training sessions including excel, presentation training and some which were more specific to insurance and underwriting.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • No job offers are directly made from intern to grad. However the company are looking to change this and I feel I have a good chance of getting a grad scheme with Hiscox after interning with the company.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definately! I went out every week- either with my team or with fellow interns.

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

    • Being in London it was always going to be expensive- however the company had some good deals with nearby bars which got us half price drinks!

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

    • You can't really complain about the nightlife in London.

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

    • I was invited to various broker events and parties.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance & Risk Management

London

August 2014

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