Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
European insurers still not transparent on exec pay and tax havens, claims report
Analysis of 31 European banks and insurance companies in four areas of corporate social responsibility has found that nearly 50 points separate the best and worst scores.
View from the Top: Beyond the bottom line
When the MDS team first heard about Swiss Re's planned involvement in a new food security initiative a few months ago, we were struck by the sense of responsibility and stewardship that the company's move represented.
Zurich becomes a signatory of UN principles for investment
Zurich Insurance Group has become a signatory of the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment.
Climate change: A changing environment
With insurers rushing to provide environmental cover, how are they performing themselves in the climate change stakes?
Charities ‘sceptical’ of insurance sector motives
UK charities believe insurers donate to "improve corporate image" , research by Ecclesiastical has revealed.
Career development: Fusion launches apprenticeship scheme with Sunderland College
Fusion has partnered with City of Sunderland College, pictured, to launch a new apprenticeship programme for 15 young people.
Marsh raises cash for Help for Heroes
Broker Marsh has said it staff chose to support Help for Heroes as its UK Charity of the Year for 2011-2012 and will raise £150,000 in the next 18 months.
Career development & CSR: Aviva slashes power costs with PC monitoring solution
When composite insurer Aviva found that 60% of its PCs were being left on after work on weekdays and over the weekend it decided to act. And it claims a power management system run across the company’s 30 000 PCs will save the electricity equivalent in a…
Career development & CSR: Cunningham Lindsey’s CILA success
Cunningham Lindsey’s mentoring scheme to help staff achieve Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters status has notched up its first success.
Career development & CSR: Tower Hamlets student gets first Lloyd’s bursary award
A Tower Hamlets student is celebrating securing a place at university place thanks to funding from the Lloyd’s community programme, as new figures reveal this year’s intake will leave college with an average debt of £26 100.
Career development & CSR: Bishop Skinner raises £64 000 for RNLI
Bluefin Insurance Services’ specialist marine division has raised almost £64 000 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in the past year through commission on insurance premiums.
Career development & CSR: Cunningham Lindsey cycles to success
A Cunningham Lindsey bike ride around the Peak District has raised £1200 for Macmillan Cancer Support, the loss adjuster’s chosen charity.
Career development & CSR: Mercury West staff prove they are Tough Guys
Iron-lunged brokers from Mercury West Associates proved they had the mettle to tame ‘the nettle’ after completing the Tough Guy Challenge.
Career development & CSR: CFC triathlon teams raise £3000 for charity
Thousands of pounds were raised for charity as fighting fit employees from CFC Underwriting pushed themselves through the pain barrier at the Active London Triathlon. Months of training were put to good use during the gruelling annual event, which tested…
Career development & CSR: Paralympian goes for gold with Chaucer sponsorship
One of the UK's top wheelchair rugby players is hoping support from Chaucer will give him the backing he needs to realise his Paralympic medal dream.
Allianz voted 'most green' insurer
Allianz has been voted the most environmentally sound insurer in the latest Best Global Green Brands. The eco-friendly firm, which was ranked 21st in the overall brand listings, has risen 46 places from its 2010 position in the annual Interbrand survey.
Career development & CSR: CII game transforms student opinion of 'boring' insurance
An increasing number of youngsters are considering a career in insurance, according to research carried out by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Career development & CSR: BLM raises £18 000 for Barnardo's
Generous employees from Berrymans Lace Mawer handed over £18 000 to Barnardo's following the law firm's annual charity quiz night.
Career development & CSR: Groupama manager wins volunteering award
A big-hearted Groupama Healthcare worker has been honoured for her "outstanding" charitable contribution to local communities in Hertfordshire.
Career development & CSR: LV helps kit out school
Sporty students from a South London school have been bowled over after being presented with cricket and rugby equipment as part of an LV-sponsored giveaway.
Career development & CSR: Skills gap and reputational issues hindering recruitment
A shortage of insurance professionals with actuarial, claims and specialist liability underwriting skills is hampering the sector's development in the UK.
Lockton's literary scheme
As part of the Lloyd's community programme, Lockton's London associates have been helping girls at Mulberry School for Girls in Tower Hamlets for the past four years, offering help with their reading and mentoring them.
Career development & CSR: IUA course aims to tackle demand for actuarial skills
A new training course that offers insurers an introduction to actuarial techniques has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Career development & CSR: BGL's rugby session success
Budding rugby players from clubs in Peterborough, Coventry and Sunderland have taken part in a training session with former England rugby players, Austin Healey and Will Greenwood, as part of BGL's super skills challenge.