Apprenticeships
Career Development: DNA launches CII Cert programme
Niche broker DNA Insurance Services has launched a company-wide programme to enable its staff to study and achieve the Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance qualification.
Blog: A graduate's viewpoint
It's funny - on the face of it I have all the qualifications of a graduate that could have ended up in any industry. However, I find myself in insurance, despite having had the offer to work elsewhere.
City minister's apprenticeship figures ‘a mistake’ says CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has moved to correct City minister Andrea Leadsom’s claims on apprenticeships, claiming the MP is mistaken on numbers.
Treasury insurance boss slams industry for lack of self-promotion
HM Treasury’s head of insurance and savings has hit out at the failure of the insurance sector to attract young workers, calling for more self-promotion from the industry.
Cyber and sharing economy among Biba's manifesto commitments
Emerging risks emanating from the sharing economy and cyber insurance feature prominently among the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 11 manifesto commitments to members.
Video: Biba executive director Graeme Trudgill on the 2015 manifesto
British Insurance Brokers’ Association executive director Graeme Trudgill talks to Post news editor Callum Brodie ahead of the launch of the trade body’s far-reaching 2015 manifesto.
Career Development: David Cameron visits Covéa offices to meet apprentices and graduates
Covéa Insurance had the opportunity to showcase the insurance industry as a desirable profession, as Prime Minister David Cameron visited apprentices and graduates at the firm’s Halifax office.
Interview: Peter Staddon: Ringing in the changes
Having completed his first 12 months leading the Managing General Agents’ Association, Peter Staddon tells Post about his future ambitions for the trade body
Apprentice employers to benefit from National Insurance cuts
Employer National Insurance contributions for apprentices below the age of 25 are to be abolished, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced in today's Autumn Statement.
Biba outlines spending priorities ahead of Autumn Statement
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has set out its spending priorities for the forthcoming Autumn Statement highlighting apprenticeships, flood defence spending and Insurance Premium Tax relief on telematics products for young drivers as its…
Spotlight: Future of broking: Get the training right
With few students willing to even consider insurance as a career option, how can the industry persuade young people that it is a viable career choice?
Interview: Nick Parsons: Stepping into the limelight
After six years as vice-president at the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, Nick Parsons has assumed the role of president. He tells Post why he will not be a one-man band and shares his plans for the association
Blog: Investing in apprentices
Why taking the time to offer apprentices hands-on learning is crucial for the sustainability of broker businesses
Aon commits extra £3.6m to apprenticeships as it launches industry network
Broking giant Aon has pledged a further £3.6m to support apprenticeships until the end of 2016.
Career development: Aon hosts networking event for young insurance professionals
Aon has followed up on the launch of its industry‑wide insurance apprenticeship scheme earlier this year with a networking event designed to help young people establish contacts across the sector.
Career development: Brokerbility Academy takes on first apprentices
Brokerbility Academy has completed the induction of its first group of apprentices in a two-day event in London.
C-Suite - Insurer: School's out for summer
Internships offer multiple benefits for both intern and employer – the industry must embrace them
Career development: Aon granted ‘trailblazer' status for new insurance apprentice standard
Aon has been awarded the government's ‘trailblazer' standard for insurance apprentices.
Aon granted trailblazer status for new insurance apprentice standard
Broker Aon has been awarded government Trailblazer standard for insurance apprentices.
Career development: Lloyd’s charity awards open for applications
The Lloyd’s Market charity awards have opened for applications from permanent staff working in the market.
Career development & CSR: Cunningham Lindsey marks 100th Cardiff apprenticeship
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has celebrated its 100th completed apprenticeship in Cardiff, taken on by motor solutions team leader David Beard.
Brokerbility unveils Academy website
Independent broker group Brokerbility has today launched the website for its academy, providing help for prospective applicants to the group’s training scheme.
Marsh opens apprenticeship programme
Marsh has unveiled a new UK apprentice programme, offering 10 apprenticeships across the firm's offices in Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Norwich and Reading.
Regional Review: Leeds
The fact that Leeds is a city on the up has not been lost on the regional insurance market, which counts a multitude of major insurers and a thriving community of brokers within its ranks.