Aldermanbury Declaration
Investing in the profession - claims: a focus on training
There has been a lot of talk about professionalism in the claims sector. But while those operating in the field have long been granted access to significant training resources, what about those in the back office? Daniel Dunkley looks at whether things…
CCV signs Aldermanbury Declaration
Cullum Capital Ventures said it has signed up to the Aldermanbury Declaration as a demonstration of its ongoing commitment to professional standards.
View from the top: Time to be more vocal
Simon Cowell would have us believe that Britain's Got Talent. However, studies suggests it's not flocking to the insurance industry. A year ago, the Chartered Insurance Institute published the results of a survey that indicated that 83% of students…
The professionalism push: Video interview with Sandy Scott, CII
Sandy Scott, chief executive of the Chartered Insurance Institute talks to Jonathan Swift about the challenges and opportunities facing the general insurance industry in its quest to embrace professionalism.
Scott: GI becoming 'recognisable profession'
The chief executive of the Chartered Insurance Institute is confident that the general insurance industry is making strides that will help it differentiate itself under the incoming regulatory regime.
Career development & CSR: Ten signs up to Declaration
Broker network Ten Insurance has signed up to the Chartered Insurance Institute's Aldermanbury Declaration.
Career development & CSR: Allianz gains CII chartered status accolade
Allianz Commercial has been granted chartered status for its commitment to ethical conduct and professionalism by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Claims update - Professionalism: Providing peace of mind
The insurance industry sometimes forgets why people buy their products — to be guaranteed a service when they need it. David Bonehill goes back to basics.
Allianz Commercial gains chartered status
The Chartered Insurance Institute has granted Allianz Commercial chartered status for its commitment to ethical conduct and professionalism.
Ant Gould to join the CII
Post group editor-in-chief Ant Gould will be joining the Chartered Insurance Institute as director of faculties effective from 21 March.
Comment - Loss adjusting: The death of loss adjusting?
Loss adjusting has changed dramatically over the past 10 years. Benedict Burke examines the changes and argues that customer outcomes are only getting better.
Amlin awarded gold chartered status
Amlin Underwriting has become the first London market insurer to achieve the gold standard of corporate chartered insurer status.
Claims Event news: Ever-changing tide of regulation could leave some firms exposed
"They say it is only when the tide goes out that you know who has been swimming without their trunks on", said Ant Gould, chairman of the Claims Club, as he welcomed more than 200 movers and shakers from the claims industry.
In Series: Professionalism & CPD: Underscoring excellence
Professionalism has always been strong in the London market. Adrian Ballardie explains why it is now being reinvigorated.
In Series: Professionalism & CPD: The best of the best?
Lloyd's and the London market is tempting for graduates, with the potential of international business and a city base. But is there sufficient emphasis on formal career development? Rachel Gordon investigates.
In Series - Professionalism & CPD: Driving forward
In the midst of a financial crisis, Alan Woof commends the insurance industry's enhanced investment in professional development of underwriters but calls for co-ordinated efforts to push further.
Talent: Mind the gap
Gordon Vater highlights the need for (re)insurance to beware of a looming recruitment crisis as experienced industry personnel edge toward retirement and graduates stampede towards better-known areas in financial services.
Major brokers fail to sign Aldermanbury Declaration
Three of the UK's major brokers are conspicuous in their absence from a list of signatories to the Chartered Insurance Institute's Aldermanbury Declaration.
In series - Professionalism and CPD: The gold standard
Brokers have embraced the professional development mantra of producing highly skilled employees.
In series - Professionalism & CPD: Banging the drum
Lynn Richards-Cole extols the virtues of professionalism for brokers and details why technical skill development is essential in serving customers.
List of signatories for Aldermanbury Declaration is published
Six months on from the launch of the Aldermanbury Declaration by a task force, the Chartered Insurance Institute has published a list of signatories.
Interview - Sandy Scott: Discovery continues for tireless Scott
As CII chief executive Sandy Scott notches up a decade at the helm of the institute, he talks to Lynn Rouse about change, challenges and his critics, plus the professionalism agenda he is intent on pursuing.
Career path - CII exams: Repairing reputation
Professionalism could prove the most potent weapon in improving the public's perception of the insurance industry. Niall Boyd details how the CII's examinations overhaul is playing its part.
Invest in your profession - British Insurance Awards 2010
Ant Gould’s British Insurance Awards opening address in full.