Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
Ethics: Do the right thing
The insurance industry may need a root and branch overhaul of its approach to ethics. But with claims that companies don’t actually understand the issue, the road to restoring trust is set to be rocky.
CII launches equality strategy
The Chartered Insurance Institute board has approved a new equality strategy as part of its commitment to creating a diversity-aware and inclusive professional body for people working in financial services.
Ecclesiastical awarded chartered insurer status
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has today been handed chartered status for its entire UK operation by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Career development: CII launches new qualification
A new qualification has been launched by the Chartered Insurance Institute, with a view to offering flexible study routes for investment operations staff.
CII: Data protection hindering fraud fight
The industry's attempts to work together to combat fraud are being hampered by the Data Protection Act, the Chartered Insurance Institute has claimed.
Market Moves: Bluefin continues restructuring, while Questgates gets on the case with key hires
Appointments were spread across the market this week. At AIG, Jason Beelders was promoted to a newly-created role in London, while Bluefin once again hogged the headlines in the broking sector following news of an expanded role for head of solutions Mike…
View from the Top: Revealing the ‘us’ in customer focus
In order to regain the trust of our paying public we need to focus on their needs, not ours.
DLG’s Tom Woolgrove new CII president
Direct Line Group’s Tom Woolgrove is to take over from Amanda Blanc as president of the Chartered Insurance Institute, following an election at the organisation’s annual general meeting.
View from the Top: Regulators need our help
By working together we can sort out insurers’ tarnished image and cut the bureaucracy, says Robert Hiscox, honorary president, Hiscox
British Insurance Awards 2013: Insurance Personality of the Year Award
If the shoe fits…
British Insurance Awards 2013: Achievement Award
Long time coming
British Insurance Awards 2013: Young Achiever of the Year
White's alright
CII launches apprenticeships manifesto
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a manifesto on the future of apprenticeships in insurance and financial services, calling for greater stability, clarity and a move-away from the “one-size-fits-all” mind-set.
Zurich, Direct Line Group, Cunningham Lindsey and Allianz among winners at 2013 British Insurance Awards
Reg Brown, chairman of the Managing General Agents Association, was honoured at the British Insurance Awards last night, receiving the Achievement Award.
Axa launches apprenticeship scheme
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched a national apprenticeship scheme to run across its regional branch network.
Expertise-in-Action: Q&A with Richard Smith
In recent years the insurance industry has made a concerted effort to improve its record on professionalism.
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Testing, testing
Testing, testing
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Pros & Cons
Qualifications aren’t the be-all and end-all when it comes to professionalism – training, working together and sharing knowledge across the industry are equally important.
CII seeking talent for development programme
The Chartered Insurance Institute is looking for people to join its talent programme.
CII reviewing corporate chartered standards
Chartered titles held by firms could be under threat after the Chartered Insurance Institute announced plans to review eligibility criteria.
CII "well placed" help to improve banking standards
The Chartered Insurance Institute is “well placed” to help improve standards in the banking sector, according to chief executive Sandy Scott.
Investing in the profession: Allianz academy invites retail broker applications
Allianz is extending its partners academy to retail brokers, offering access to training courses, networking events and a scholarship scheme to help brokers achieve their Chartered Insurance Institute diploma in insurance.
CII welcomes Eiopa's focus on professional standards
The Chartered Insurance Institute has welcomed increased focus on general insurance professional standards within the European Union level.
View from the Top: Engaging young talent
The CII's Joyce Ang explains how the organisation is helping young talent engage with professionalism and also help to inspire other young people to join the industry.