Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
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).
Regional Review - Glasgow: Local strength
With significant activity already in 2010 and the emergence of a new financial district, the Glasgow insurance market looks set for further growth. Mairi MacDonald assesses the financial landscape in Scotland's largest city.
Insurancejobs.co.uk web seminar on staff retention - two o'clock today
Insurancejobs.co.uk is hosting a special, free to attend live and interactive web seminar today.
Matthews named new FSSC chairman
Trevor Matthews has been appointed as chairman of the Financial Services Skills Council.Mr Matthews is chief executive of Friends Provident and immediate past president of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
CII rolls out free new employee starter pack
The Chartered Insurance Institute has introduced free induction packs for companies looking to recruit staff who are new to the insurance sector.
CII in Korean tie up
The Chartered Insurance Institute has entered into a partnership with the Korean Insurance Institute to extend professionalism within the Korean insurance industry.
AMU and AMS to merge
The Assurance Medical Society and the Association of Medical Underwriters are to merge to form the Assurance Medical and Underwriting Society.
Interview - Tony Emms: A new claim on the future
New CII claims faculty chairman Tony Emms talks to Stephanie Denton about attracting younger talent to the industry and expanding skillsets to meet the increasingly complex requirements of the claims handler's role.
Looking Back 30 years: From actuary to rock star interviewer
From pensions quotations to rock music is a big leap. But Spencer Leigh has no trouble in straddling two such disparate interests.
AMII teams up with CII to launch health insurance exam
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries and the Chartered Insurance Institute are to launch a health insurance examination next month.
Letter - Teenage Associate lays claim to record
Tony Cornell's letter in the 11 March edition "An Age Old Conundrum" denying Peter Cullum's (ascribed) claim to be the youngest Associate at 21 sent me scurrying for my archives — otherwise known as the suitcase in the loft.
E&Y: claims board voice needs to be stronger
Providing claims professionals with a stronger voice at board level could prove vital in increasing the claims efficiency of the insurance industry.
Webinar online
A WEBINAR discussion on the recently launched Aldermanbury Declaration is now available for viewing on-demand.
Postbox: An age old conundrum
In The Times on the 24 February, there was a piece on Towergate's acquisition of John Charcol.