Actuarial Apprentice Review
at WTW
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
Reigate
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
I am involved in multiple different projects and pieces of work at WTW, some of which are actuarial and some are non-actuarial. I have become more responsible on my client teams throughout my apprenticeship. I work with multiple different colleagues all at different skill levels.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I have enjoyed the apprenticeship so far, and have found it interesting to work in multiple different areas with multiple colleagues.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt multiple new skills, ranging from basic excel skills to more complex actuarial skills used within bespoke software
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The apprenticeship is well organised, with a clear structure that I have followed throughout.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have received constant support from WTW, and they have always been a good point of contact when I have needed help or support throughout any point of my apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provider has provided me with constant support, and helped me to achieve my qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that I would struggle a lot more to complete my qualification without the training provider, due to the importance in the training material and courses that they provide
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are multiple different extra-curricular activities that I can get involved in. Social events are often organised, and professional events for networking set up yearly.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend WTW to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The colleagues I have met throughout my work at WTW have all be friendly and always willing to help, and I have built up a strong knowledge whilst working here.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to WTW?
Be yourself, and show compassion for the work you want to do.
