Broker Review
at WTW
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Insurance and Risk Management
London
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
on a day to day basis I may find myself creating reports for clients, doing analysis work on client exposures throughout the year, interacting with clients understanding their needs/wants. There may also be things that need to be done internally as well as tracking documents, creating overview reports and any other projects that may occur throughout they year.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy being on the programme. I am lucky enough to be part of a team where there are always a lot of exciting opportunities to work on and be part of. The culture of company and the team is something that I think blends well with me personally. I believe that the programme has exceeded expectations that I had prior to starting.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Since starting in September I have grown a lot in confidence and have further developed skills such as communication and teamwork. I have also learnt how to effectively make use of time management and organisation which has become very important since you most of the time there is usually a deadline to work towards. I have also developed technical skills, since starting in my role i have become proficient in using Excel and PowerPoint.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is structured very well. We have weekly meetings with our tutors who help us work towards passing modules and becoming qualified in a timely manner. There is a great support network where we have regular sessions with people from the training provider to use as an opportunity to catch up or mention or concerns/queries we may have.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I speak with my manager daily who is able to help me with anything work specific. In addition, I also have a buddy assigned to me in my team who can help me with anything like work or even anything apprenticeship specific.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
For the first 2 modules of my qualifications, there were weekly sessions with a tutor from The Growth Company. I found those sessions very helpful as they explained the content in a way that was easy to follow. The Growth Company also provided additionally resources such as past papers and mock exams to help me revise for any exams coming up.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification I am studying for is the CII exam and it is very relevant for my industry. The content I am learning are things that happen around me everyday and as a result, I understand more clearly now.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
I think due to COVID there may have been a hold on any extra-curricular activities. I personally have not participated in any professional networking events, sports team or any social networking activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend WTW to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great programme to be on when starting out in the industry, the training I have received from both the company and the training provider has been very good as I feel I continue to develop by the day.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to WTW?
I would recommend to look into different roles that Willis Towers Watson offer i.e Broker, Actuary, Consulting etc and see what actually interests you most and what would best suit you and understand what that role entails.
