Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
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.
Career Development: DNA launches CII Cert programme
Niche broker DNA Insurance Services has launched a company-wide programme to enable its staff to study and achieve the Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance qualification.
Insurers support mooted stress working party amid fears of claims surge
The creation of a working party to co-ordinate and develop management of workplace stress has been backed by insurers, following warnings the industry is in danger of “sleep-walking into an increasing flood of claims”.
City minister's apprenticeship figures ‘a mistake’ says CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has moved to correct City minister Andrea Leadsom’s claims on apprenticeships, claiming the MP is mistaken on numbers.
Treasury insurance boss slams industry for lack of self-promotion
HM Treasury’s head of insurance and savings has hit out at the failure of the insurance sector to attract young workers, calling for more self-promotion from the industry.
Attracting next generation of industry leaders key CII priority in 2015
The insurance industry must stop “underselling” itself if it is going to turn the corner in attracting young talent to the sector, according to Chartered Insurance Institute president Ashwin Mistry.
Review of the Year: Broking
Post’s annual review of the broking market gathered thoughts from Ten, Brokability, Yutree, UIB and Arthur J Gallagher to reflect on 2014 and predict what 2015 will bring in terms of regulation and consolidation
Interview: Peter Staddon: Ringing in the changes
Having completed his first 12 months leading the Managing General Agents’ Association, Peter Staddon tells Post about his future ambitions for the trade body
Interview: Paul Anscombe: Setting the standard
Paul Anscombe’s decision to set up the Insurance Brokers’ Standards Council has caused something of a stir within the broking community – but the James Hallam MD tells Post the group is exactly what the industry needs
Career development: Hiscox teams up with the CII to promote profession to pupils
Hiscox and the Chartered Insurance Institute have jointly hosted a series of events in London to promote the insurance profession to schoolchildren.
CII new generation group outlines workplace stress recommendations
The notion of workplace stress as a “ticking time bomb” for the insurance industry has led the Chartered Insurance Institute’s underwriting faculty new generation group to recommend measures to tackle the issue.
Europe: Qualifications beyond the nations?
The UK insurance market has a very clear approach to professionalism and qualifications - but how does it compare with the rest of Europe?
Spotlight: Future of broking: Get the training right
With few students willing to even consider insurance as a career option, how can the industry persuade young people that it is a viable career choice?
Career development: Aviva and Solus unveil Thatcham-backed training scheme
Directors at Solus and Aviva have joined with new apprentices at Thatcham’s Automotive Academy to launch a new multi-discipline training programme.
UK GI firms facing skills shortages up 13%, CII survey finds
Nearly three quarters (73%) of general insurance businesses are facing skills shortages, a 13% increase from 2013, according to research from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
IIHK and CII enter merger talks
The Insurance Institute of Hong Kong and the Chartered Insurance Institute are in discussions to combine resources under a unified organisation in Hong Kong.
Career development: CII unveils New Generation Group
The CII unveiled the participants in this year’s New Generation Group programme at a launch event held in London on 17 October.
More than 80% of school leavers and graduates would not consider insurance as a career
Only 18% of UK sixth form and university students said they would consider insurance as a future career according to research by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
CII stresses importance of professional development in China
Mark Greenwood, regional director Asia-Pacific at the Chartered Insurance Institute, urged delegates at the Claims Club Asia in Shanghai to embrace professional development.
Trade bodies: Are you being heard?
Legal & General severed ties with the Association of British Insurers for being out of step with the firm, but do trade bodies really listen to and provide value for money for their members?