Career development: ECIS given Chartered status

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The Chartered Insurance Institute, has awarded ECIS, the employee benefits company for the construction industry the prestigious Chartered Insurance Broker Status.

ECIS now joins its sister company ECIC, the specialist insurer to the construction sector, in achieving Chartered Status, first awarded to ECIC in 2012. Both organisations are owned by the Electrical Contractors Association.

Phil Scarrett, sales and marketing director at ECIS, said: "Gaining Chartered Status is a significant milestone in the history of ECIS. We are a niche player in this market and it's important our customers see that we operate to exacting standards and are happy to be scrutinised in this way. The ‘stamp' of approval from the CII demonstrates very clearly that we have a high level of professionalism, across all our employees and are committed to maintaining those standards."

 

Allianz summer internship scheme
Allianz Insurance has welcomed 23 university students onto its 2015 summer internship scheme.

Now in its seventh year, the nine week programme offers students the opportunity to work across all business areas including commercial, retail and claims, to gain practical experience of working in the insurance industry.

Alongside responsibility and business insights, key benefits also include competitive pay and a performance assessment considering suitability for the Allianz Graduate Scheme. From the 2013 summer intern intake 70% re-joined as graduates in 2014.

Anthony Takyi, HR manager, graduates, Allianz Insurance, said: "In an increasingly competitive graduate market getting hands-on work experience whilst still at university is a fantastic way to improve skills, confidence and employability. Schemes such as these open the student's eyes to the world of work and careers in insurance. We're really proud of our scheme and want to attract a much talent to Allianz as possible."

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