Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
Career development & CSR news: Ecclesiastical launches new underwriting training course
Ecclesiastical has embarked on a new academy-style training programme aimed at producing a workforce of "well-rounded underwriters".
Brokers unite in call for new code of conduct for covenant breaches
A British Insurance Brokers’ Association regional head has called for a new code of conduct to help reduce the legal bill and inconvenience faced by intermediaries defending themselves against former staff who break their restrictive covenants.
Video: The CII and the war for talent
Chartered Insurance Institute deputy president Chris Hanks talks to Ant Gould, Post's group editor in chief, about how the insurance industry can and must attract and retain talent.
Spotlight on talent: The price of professionalism
Is the insurance industry talking the talk but not walking the walk when it comes to training staff? Veronica Cowan asks why investment in professionalism is still frequently questioned on cost.
Spotlight on talent: Get up and go
The percentage of students choosing insurance as a contender profession has recently risen but insurance companies must capitalise on the opportunities this presents, argues Caspar Bartington.
Spotlight on talent: The youth of today
A recent Chartered Insurance Institute report was deeply critical of the insurance industry's efforts at recruiting the next generation. Rachel Gordon examines whether effective engagement is really that bad.
Captives - interview: A captivating scene
Katherine Blackler talks to Dominic Wheatley of Willis' captive management practice about his career, the challenges faced by captive managers and the relationships they have with their reinsurance brokers.
Lockton's Brown triumphs
Karen Brown of Lockton International has been named as the winner of the inaugural individual chartered broking award by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Comment - Professionalism: Do the right thing
Roger Flaxman argues passionately about the fundamentals of insurance and questions the apparent reluctance in some parts of the industry to not pay claims.
Allianz commercial boss attacks MGAs on trust
Allianz commercial general manager Chris Hanks has slammed managing general agents for failing to "inspire trust and confidence among customers".
Aviva academy earns CII stamp
Aviva’s commercial underwriting academy has received continuing professional development accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute for its training modules.
Professionalism pros
I am delighted the theme of next week's British Insurance Brokers' Association conference is professionalism.
Lorega hires ex-CILA head for new adjusting arm
Lorega has vowed to tackle the lack of new blood entering the loss adjusting sector after recruiting former president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, Angus Tucker, to spearhead its own skills academy.
Birmingham institute appoints president
Peter Maskell has become the first person to be appointed president of the Birmingham Insurance Institute for a second term since 1937.
Broker warns of threat to CII
The future of the Chartered Insurance Institute could be at stake because too few members take an active role in promoting the organisation, Cowens Survival Capability has claimed.
Biba 2010 Countdown: At the fringe
This year's British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference will feature a number of fringe sessions for the first time. Chris Hanks explains what his firm will be doing.
Updated health insurance exam unveiled to boost professionalism
From July, specialist intermediaries and insurance employees will be grilled on more in-depth product knowledge and new development areas after an updated health insurance examination was unveiled last week.
Climate change: Storm in a teacup
Was the 'climate-gate' incident blown out of proportion? Dr Andrew Dlugolecki looks at the facts behind climate change and why a couple of e-mails do not contradict the science.
Brokers still slow over electronic commercial trading
The vast majority of brokers think premiums placed electronically should be no larger than £5000, although 7% feel premiums of any size could be underwritten electronically.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - watch the debate
If you missed yesterday's live webinar debating the recently launched Aldermanbury Declaration it is now available for viewing on-demand.
CII sees revenue up as international members jump 10% in 2009
Chartered Insurance Institute has reported a 7% increase in overall revenues to £32.3m in 2009 (2008: £30.3m).
Former CII chief becomes FSSC president
Immediate past president of the Chartered Insurance Institute Trevor Matthews is the new chairman of the Financial Services Skills Council.
Biba is always full of nuggets
The British Insurance Brokers' Association always throws up some surprises. Snooker legend Steve Davis speaks to Post about why he will be there promoting professionalism in the industry.
CII revenues rise
The Chartered Insurance Institute has reported a 7% increase in overall revenues to £32.3m in 2009 (2008: £30.3m).