Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
CII accused of making confused calls for cash
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s executives made repeated and “confused” calls for cash from the Personal Finance Society’s board, according to the latter’s president and other sources close to the board.
Mould in properties is becoming a growing insurance issue
The death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in a housing association flat has certainly placed the health risks posed by mould firmly in the limelight. Edmund Tirbutt explores the implications of this for the insurance industry.
CII finger pointing calls governance into question
Editor's View: Some insurers will have been pleased to see financial planners put in their place by the actions of the Chartered Insurance Institute Group’s board just before Christmas.
Insuring Women’s Futures' Portas awarded OBE
Co-founder of Insuring Women’s Futures Jane Portas has been awarded the Order of the British Empire for services to business and to equality.
Four biggest challenges facing insurers in 2023 revealed
To help you prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the next 12 months, Insurance Post spoke to insurance analysts and regulatory experts to uncover four things you need to know about what 2023 holds in store for the industry.
CII denies need for cash caused PFS board takeover
Alan Vallance, CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute, has insisted the group’s board flooded the Personal Finance Society's board with members due to governance concerns rather than any need to access the latter’s cash.
CII floods PFS board after talks fail
The Chartered Insurance Institute's board has flooded the board of the Personal Finance Society after mediation talks between the two broke down.
FCA urged to elevate 'shockingly bad' quality of data use
The Financial Conduct Authority must tackle the “shockingly bad” use of data in insurance by setting qualification requirements for scientists working in the industry, according to Tom Murphy, founder of Machine Learning Programs.
Smaller insurers fail to provide written proof of meeting pricing rules
The Financial Conduct Authority has found many smaller insurance firms have few or no records to prove they meet the pricing requirements introduced at the start of 2022.
CII appoints chief digital and information officer following data breach
Mathew Mallett has been named chief digital and information officer at the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Acrisure acquires Sutton Winson and SSR; One Family to acquire Beagle Street and Many Pets expands to the US
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Das UK partners with Admiral; IFB partners with GIFC and Ifed; Canopius names head of change
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
CII elects Swiss Re's Russell Higginbotham as president
Russell Higginbotham, CEO of Swiss Re Solutions, has been elected president of the Chartered Insurance Institute for 2023.
Former CII vice presidents highlight 'serious and urgent concerns' in renewed calls for independent review
Former vice presidents of the Chartered Insurance Institute are set to table a motion calling for an independent review of decisions taken at the organisation since 2016 at its annual general meeting next month.
Insurance industry remembers Her Majesty The Queen
The insurance industry has been remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II after she sadly passed away at Balmoral.
Gallagher partners with Novidea; Zego teams up with QBE; Markerstudy appoints head of fraud
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Intelligence: Grenfell - five years on
Five years have passed since 72 victims lost their lives after after a fire ripped through a building featuring unsafe cladding. Rachel Gordon investigates what insurers have learnt from this, how building standards have moved on and if the prospects of…
PIB’s Steve Redgwell on the merits and limitations of mandatory broker qualifications
Compulsory qualifications for brokers would bring benefits, but the industry should not dismiss the expertise and industry networks that can be built through experience, argues Steve Redgwell, CEO of PIB’s specialty division.
CII consultation provided ‘a clear steer’, says professional body as it outlines steps for next 12 months
The Chartered Insurance Institute has outlined changes to the qualifications it offers and its membership proposition that will piloted over the next 12 months.
EY predicts motor NCR of 113.8% in 2022; Geo buys Lorega; Konsileo secures Series A funding; and ex-Fresh trio launch new broker
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Capgemini: only 8% of insurers 'Resilience Champions'; Allianz mulls Home & Legacy disposal; CII reports £4.4m deficit; and Questgates buys
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
CII appoints Alan Vallance as CEO
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed Alan Vallance as CEO of the professional body.
Q&A: Mark Bower-Dyke and Crescens George, Wiser Academy
Insurance specialist learning provider Wiser Academy recently gained an ‘Outstanding’ award from Ofsted. Crescens George, CEO, and Mark Bower-Dyke, chairman, tell Post about the importance of formal qualifications to gain entry to the industry, and their…
Revolut in Allianz tie-up; AUB confirms Tysers talks; QBE poses resilience challenge; and Rear’s SPAC Financials Acquisition Corp to raise £150m via listing
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.