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Aon

Associate Consultant Review

at Aon

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Insurance and Risk Management

London

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role as an Associate Strategy Consultant mainly involves consulting strategic projects and/or initiatives for clients whom are predominantly (re)insurers. Common projects include market entry, assessing competitor landscape, performance optimization and pricing. Typically, there will be elements of data analytics in each project alongside research and interviews with third parties.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed the programme since I joined and the main reason for that is because of the team/colleagues and the company culture. Overall, the working environment here allows each of us to bring our whole selves to work which then allows us to fulfil our fullest potential in regards to personal and professional development

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have definitely learned many new skills while developing existing skills throughout my time with the firm. Most of my new skills involve data analysis such as using Alteryx and utilising PowerPivot to create databases. I also polished my VBA skills here while creating data models for projects which are more analytical.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is relatively well organised because it is relatively new compared to other divisions. The programme started a couple years back but is evident that there are dedicated people within the firm that are passionate in building and developing the programme to ensure that the apprentices' learning and development are maximized.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have received immense support from my employer and my line manager in helping me achieve my learning and development goals. I have received adequate amount of support for my professional qualifications (ACII) and on the job guidance by senior colleagues when resourced onto any projects. Generally, the team is very supportive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The biggest support I received from my training provider is their general positive attitude in helping me achieve my targets in obtaining my professional qualifications. This includes workshop sessions aimed to help the apprentices revise for the exams and/or assignments. The resources available to do that were really useful as well.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Through the apprenticeship, I get to complete my Advanced Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII) professional qualifications which is really helpful for my role. On a day-to-day basis, I get to apply the knowledge I've learned from the qualifications to the strategic projects that I work on and add value for the clients.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are a wide array of extra-curricular activities available in my firm such as volunteering opportunities, mentoring opportunities and sports-related events such as a cycling trip. The most common one that I tend to be involved in are company social activities such as monthly team drinks with colleagues and celebratory team drinks during festive seasons

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Aon to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The firm highly advocates for diversity, equality and inclusion which means that colleagues appreciate diversity of thoughts as well. Generally, the people in this firm are amazing and great to work with. There aren't any politics and minimal sense of hierarchy within the team. It is a great place to start your career in.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aon?
The best advice I can give is to bring your authentic selves during the interview process once you have passed the application process. Being yourself is really important because skills can be developed but not personality which Aon is more keen in. Prepare by reading about the firm and have fun during the assessment day.
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