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Lockton

Summer Internship scheme Review

at Lockton

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance and Risk Management

London

Review Submitted: January 2024

Overall Rating

4.7 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4.5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Data processing, sitting in on client meetings, visiting underwriters and helping to write up MRCs/endorsements etc...
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a fair amount of responsibility however all my work was thoroughly checked by employees.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes.
I felt the programme was great for developing skills such as data analysis and critical thinking in a professional setting.
It also gave me the opportunity to practice skills such as public speaking.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I felt I received a very good amount of guidance both from the HR supervisors, my allocated mentor and my superiors in my business unit.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Lockton's company culture is 5*.
Everyone is very welcoming. Associates are encouraged to network and there are many company initiatives in place to help foster professional and personal development.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I had a fantastic time on my internship and would highly recommend the programme to any applicant.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Lockton
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Lockton to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Lockton
Research the company, give genuine reasons for wanting to be a part of the company during the interview process and if you are successful in gaining a place, use the opportunity to the fullest in figuring out whether insurance is for you.
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