Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
An audience with: Julian James, CII president
Next year sees the Chartered Insurance Institute celebrate the centenary of its being granted a Royal Charter. But far from sitting back and reflecting on past glories, the CII is determined to use its anniversary year to tackle the big issues set to…
Imperial Consultants gains accreditation for in-house claims course
Property claims validation firm Imperial Consultants has gained accreditation from the CII for its in-house claims technicians training course.
Career development: MA names new standards manager
The Lloyd’s Market Association has appointed Ben Baker to the role of professional standards manager, as it prepares to launch its new training academy.
Underwriting Service Awards 2011
The second annual Underwriting Service Awards ceremony took place at the Oval cricket ground, London, with more than 250 underwriters in attendance. The winners were determined by the feedback and views of intermediaries, who place risks on behalf of…
Career development: Allianz employees gain CII qualifications
Allianz staff have received the results of their Chartered Insurance Institute examinations, with 78% of employees achieving passing grades.
Investing in the Profession: Marsh first Manx broker to gain certification
The Isle of Man arm of Marsh has become the first Manx broker to achieve chartered status.
Interview - Don Clarke: Ready for the reforms
Incoming Foil president Don Clarke is all set to tackle the challenges ahead as he prepares to lead insurance lawyers through legal reform not seen in generations.
Willis Networks awarded CII title
Willis Networks has been awarded the CII’s Chartered Insurance Brokers title.
Marsh first Manx chartered broker
Marsh has become the first Manx insurance broker to achieve chartered insurance broker status from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
CII president calls for focus on youth
Chartered Insurance Institute president Julian James has laid out an ambitious manifesto for his CII centenary term of office aimed at bringing in new blood to the industry.
Guest blog: GCC markets and the 2012 Crystal Ball
While The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf markets, or GCC as they are known, return to a semblance of what was pre-financial crisis normality as they knew it, the race to write more for less will certainly continue.
CII launches initiative to boost young professionals
The Chartered Insurance Institute is hoping to bridge the generation gap between today’s industry leaders and tomorrow’s insurance professionals by launching broking, claims and underwriting focus groups.
Greek non-motor loss adjusters launch professional body
Greek claims specialists have banded together to form The Hellenic Association of Loss Adjusters in the hope of gaining equal status with other certified European loss-adjusting bodies.
Career development news: HSBC staff complete CII diplomas
More than 130 HSBC staff have successfully completed the Chartered Insurance Institute’s diploma in financial planning and diploma in regulated financial planning.
Claims event: Record unemployment could boost interest in industry
The UK’s record level of unemployment could provide a recruitment opportunity for the insurance claims sector, Aviva technical claims manager Tim Andrews suggested.
CII Blog: The kids are alright
Time to reflect on a busy summer - and what's been an eventful season of youth bashing.
In series - Lloyd's & London market: Please mind the gap
The skills shortage remains a major concern for the London market — but emerging evidence suggests the fight for talent has begun.
In series - Lloyd's & London market: Power to the people
With employees rightly recognised as crucial to company success, Lloyd’s and London market players are gearing up their efforts to attract and retain top talent.
Aviva unveils new personal lines and commercial underwriting heads
Aviva has bolstered its underwriting, pricing and products team with four new senior appointments.
BIS 2011: Underwriting no longer the preserve of Oxbridge grads
The future of underwriting rests in the hands of graduates with strong numeracy skills and business understanding, who are willing to embrace specialist areas of the industry.
BIS 2011: Industry must up government lobbying or risk unsustainable losses
Stronger engagement with national governments is essential to overcome the current insufficient focus on natural disaster mitigation and to push through long-term reforms that will help reduce total event cost.
Interview - Simon Burley: Adjusting the image
Simon Burley, the new president of the CILA, promises to transform the image of the claims industry and improve the reputation of loss adjusters in the UK.
In series - Lloyd's & London Market: Social strengths
The CII’s London market faculty New Generation Group is downbeat about Lloyd’s adoption of social media. Post spoke to its members to find out why.
Jelf secures CII Chartered Status
Jelf Insurance Brokers has been awarded Chartered Status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.