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Risk Surveyor apprentice Review

at Direct Line

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Construction

Leeds

Review Submitted: April 2022

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
4.2/5 - 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
I am a apprentice risk surveyor for NIG, I am currently on a placement with the Leeds underwriting team learning the aspects of their job and how it will impact my role as a surveyor.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my apprenticeship program

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My knowledge of insurance is 10x better than when I first started my placement, I have also learnt to use various systems.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely well structured. My manager has my whole apprenticeship scheduled out.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support! Everyone I have come across has been really supportive
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
A decent amount, I am currently having workshops every 2 weeks to discuss the textbooks im reading
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps by giving me better knowledge of insurance
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
Quite often there is social activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Direct Line to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a hardworking yet fun environment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Direct Line?
Be yourself and be willing to learn.
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