Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
CII unveils best practice to aid information sharing and tackle fraud
A data sharing initiative designed to speed up the process of exchanging claims information between insurers has been unveiled as part of the industry’s ongoing fight against fraud.
Quotas not the answer to lack of diversity says CII’s Mistry
Quotas are a form of ‘cheating’ and not the right way to increase diversity in the insurance workforce, according to the president of the Chartered Insurance Institute Ashwin Mistry.
Career Development: Allianz welcomes next wave of scholarship brokers
Allianz has welcomed 51 new brokers to its Academy Scholarship Programme at a launch event held at Painters Hall in the City of London.
Care Homes: Crisis in the care home?
With media reports of abuse in care homes, the insurance market has faced numerous challenges – however, is the sector truly getting the best deal from insurers?
Jargon: Beat the bull
Insurers need to make sure their communication is crystal clear and jargon-free, or face the fallout from consumers and regulators.
Post Blog: Mind the gap - CII Next Gen Claims Group to report on surge response
In football how often do you see a goal scored – especially after a set play - where the goal keeper and defenders look at each other afterwards and exclaim that the scorer was “not their responsibility”?
Tackling 'skills gap' must be priority for next government says CII
The transition from education to employment must be a key focus for the next government, whatever its composition, according to the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Blog: Who is in the running to take over from Sandy Scott as CII CEO
The news this time last week that Sandy Scott was to step down as CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute started the proverbial rumour mill as to who would be his replacement.
Chartered employees earning at least 25% more, CII survey finds
A survey by the Chartered Insurance Institute has found that chartered employees earn more than a quarter more than their non-chartered colleagues.
Vulnerable Customers: Protecting the vulnerable
A recent Financial Conduct Authority report found that financial companies are not meeting the needs of the more vulnerable customers in society – so what are insurers doing to help combat this?
Quiz of the week
How well do you know what happened in the world of insurance this week? Test your knowledge of the week's news with Post's coffee break quiz.
CII CEO Sandy Scott to stand down
Sandy Scott is to relinquish his role as CEO at the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Insurance Census - Ethnicity: Minority report
In the final part of the Insurance Census, Post looks at ethnic diversity in the insurance industry – and how the sector can improve.
Local talent pools
How can insurers develop pools of talent in areas outside the capital, and how do tools such as Linked In and Skype facilitate this?
Insurance Census - Age: Just a number?
Attracting the best young people into the insurance industry can be an uphill struggle. Coupled with an ageing population, is the sector encouraging diversity?
Memorial service planned for centenary CII president Kellett
Former industry colleagues of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s centenary president Bryan Kellett have been invited to attend a City memorial service following his passing in January.
CII publishes revamped corporate chartered standards
The Chartered Insurance Institute has today (13 March) published new standards for corporate chartered status expected to come into force on 1 July.
Industry launches apprenticeship framework
A government-backed apprenticeship framework has been launched by the insurance industry which has the support of sector bodies the Association of British Insurers, the British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Brokers urged to communicate better with 'at risk' care home market
Potential unrated insurer interest in the "at risk" care home sector has triggered the need for closer engagement between brokers and care home operators, according to one of the authors of a report into the sector.
Insurance Census - Gender: Mind the gap
The insurance industry is showing signs of improvement when it comes to gender equality, but it still has a lot of work to do
CII launches guide to hiring apprentices
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a guide to hiring apprentices giving employers advice including setting up an apprenticeship programme and getting government funding.
Whistleblowing measures should be welcomed by insurers, says CII
Proposals to make it mandatory for all regulated firms to establish whistleblowing policies should be welcomed by the insurance industry, according to David Thomson, director of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Insurance Institute.
CII group talks up role of brokers in future of care home cover
The potential rise in claims related to care home abuse has sparked a report into the availability and future market for liability cover for such institutions.
Career Development: Insurer’s learning programme recognised by Chartered Insurance Institute
RSA’s Learning Labs programme had received accreditation by the Chartered Insurance Institute.