A Graduate's Tale: First Impressions

2010

Bachelor of Science in Economics at the University of Sheffield
(2007-2010)

Claims

My first introduction to the insurance world was through a family member at the age of 16. During a two week placement at a Lloyd’s syndicate I was fortunate enough to gain an insight into the unique and novel business environment that exists in the Lloyd’s market. I chose Kiln not just because of the quality of the graduate scheme that was on offer, but because of the high opinion people within the market have about Kiln and the way it operates.

I have only recently joined Kiln. Looking back, it is amazing to think just how much I have done and learned in a short period of time. The first two weeks were spent meeting the different departments and syndicates within Kiln, gaining an overview of who does what and how everything fits together. This, combined with two days of offsite training, gave me and the other new graduates a great introduction to how Kiln and the Lloyd’s market operates.

Then I went on my first claims rotation. So far I have got to grips with how the claims department works, shadowing the adjusters and experiencing the wide variety of claims that are dealt with. I have also been given responsibilities for creating reports and contacting brokers. My ACII studies will begin shortly and the company provides study support to help ensure that I pass my exams.