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Allianz UK

Underwriter Review

at Allianz UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Insurance and Risk Management

London

Review Submitted: December 2024

Overall Rating

3.7 /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 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Real Estate Underwriter - write both new and exisiting business for real estate insurance policies in the London region. Analyse the risk and decide on whether it is within our underwriting appetite and would essentially make us money. Work with brokers to negotiate renewal terms or new business terms for the insured client.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Technical insurance knowledge - got Diploma in Insurance
People skilsl and teamwork skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
pretty good - with monthly checkins with my coach, and a spread out plan across two years
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
half a day off a week to study etc.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
time to study
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
better understanding of insurance industry
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
Yes, football with the team

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Allianz UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good team morale and supportive management
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Allianz UK?
be yourself
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