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Lockton

Apprentice Production Support Review

at Lockton

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

London

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.4 /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
3.8/5 - 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
- Assisting the senior brokers with the placement of reinsurance
- Data analysis
- Constructing presentations
- Assisting in the placement of new and renewal business, by interacting with internal and external stakeholders
- Engaging with external stakeholders in the reinsurance market
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
- perfect opportunity to develop entry level skills, supported by a strong structured learning programme

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
- Data analysis
- Enhanced presentation skills
- Problem solving skills applied to practical and relevant situations
- Adapting to a high pressure environment
- Boosted organisational skills
- Enhanced communications skills through a multitude of communication methods

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Good structure and organisation.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
The insurance industry, unlike most financial service sectors, encourages social interaction between stakeholders in the market. Lockton has been extremely proactive and helpful in the facilitation of events, charity events and professional networking.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Lockton to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lockton doesn't operate like any other company. Lockton's unique private ownership grants the company a degree of flexibility and the ability to act swiftly to investment opportunity, allowing a significant volume of reinvestment into it's employees and clients.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lockton?
- Always be yourself
- Do your homework (small snippets of information about Lockton)
- Find out what it is you want to achieve at Lockton
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