Tell us about you!
Hi, I’m Rory. I joined Velonetic in September 2025 as a Technology Graduate. I graduated from the University of Reading with a Business and Management degree and in my spare time I play squash, go fishing and play the guitar.
Why did you want to join Velonetic?
Velonetic stood out because it combines the prestige of the London insurance market with hands on involvement in its digital transformation, giving graduates both industry credibility and innovation experience. I was excited about getting stuck in, delivering meaningful contributions and helping to drive innovation in the London insurance market.
What were you first impressions of the company?
I got the impression that Velonetic was a people first company and that has really come to life during my time on the Graduate Programme. I’ve been included and made to feel welcome from everyone in the company, especially my team who are always willing to answer my questions. Social activities have made it easy to meet colleagues and feel part of the community, and working closely with my mentors has already contributed to my growth.
How have you been supported since joining the Graduate programme?
We are supported in every way possible! I have a manager who I go to for guidance on my day-to-day work, a People Manager who ensures I’m being developed by the programme, a senior level sponsor and a graduate buddy. I also have access to a coach to support my professional development and the achievement of my performance goals.
The 2-year Technology Graduate programme includes rotations in 4 different teams within the function:
Change delivery
Delivering technology and business change to the London Insurance Market
Security & resilience
Who constantly assess the increasing cyber threats and ensure that Velonetic remain operationally resilient
Technology delivery
Where change is governed through to production run
Architecture
Working across the business to understand requirements for optimisation, automation, and the introduction of A.I
The programme also includes a 3-month secondment in a different part of the business, as well as professional qualifications, starting with the Certificate in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Tell us what you've been up to recently
I've been working in the Cyber Security team, where I designed and delivered a 12-month employee security awareness campaign and managed and delivered a range of security projects. I also built a solid understanding of vulnerability management and how it protects the business day to day.
I've now started my 3-month graduate secondment in the Business Analysis team, working on AI projects that improve efficiency through data reconciliation and automation.
Moving between these teams has shown me how different parts of Velonetic work together, and I've been supported by colleagues and leaders who care about my development. I feel like a valued member of the team because my ideas are heard and I'm trusted with meaningful work that contributes to the wider transformation of the London insurance market.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about applying to Velonetic’s Early Careers programmes?
My advice is to show curiosity about both insurance and technology, be open to learning across different functions, and emphasise collaboration. Velonetic values people who bring fresh ideas, who are adaptable, and who a genuine interest in shaping the future of the London insurance market.