Investing in the Profession
Crawford signs Aldermanbury Declaration
Crawford & Company has signed-up to the Aldermanbury Declaration, a new industry-wide intiative designed to promote the professionalism agenda.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
Post, as part of its Investing in the Profession Campaign, is hosting this week a special, live, and interactive, online debate on the insurance industry's latest initiative to boost professionalism - The Aldermanbury Declaration.
Penny black's insurance week
Penny was fortunate to go along with a host of insurers and brokers to the Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards at The Odeon Leicester Square this week, as part of its Insurance Leadership Group.
IGI retains IIP status
IGI Legal Assist will retain its Investors in People status after successfully meeting the required standard for the third time running.
Cunningham Lindsey extends training course
Cunningham Lindsey UK has extended its initiative to boost the number of Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters associates among its ranks.
Resignations rise as employers fail to meet expectations
Amid high unemployment and an increasingly unstable job market, it would be easy to assume people are clinging desperately to their jobs, fearful that if they try to make a career move they will find themselves out of work.
Professionalism: Aldermanbury Declaration - Something to declare
The Aldermanbury Declaration sets out some ambitious proposals. Lynn Rouse reports on the ideas put forward and details the task force's vision for 2013.
Industry challenged to meet 2013 deadline
By December 2013, every single UK broker and insurer will exceed a minimum threshold in terms of the number of their staff qualified to advanced diploma level. That is the vision of the Insurance Profession Task Force that has today unveiled the…
Editor's comment: A declaration of intent
The unveiling of the Aldermanbury Declaration could mark a turning point for the insurance sector.
Post in print - 4 March issue
Post reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the major news stories from this week's issue of Post.
Groupama launches three-year talent plan
Groupama Insurances has launched a corporate initiative to drive talent within the company with the appointment of a new talent and resourcing manager.
Open GI trading clinicsgreen-lighted
A series of clinics aimed at helping brokers get the most out of their Open GI trading systems has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute for the third year running.
CII launches campaign to woo young people
the Chartered Insurance Institute has launched an online campaign aimed at showing young people the variety of opportunities that a career in insurance can offer.
Middle East - qualifications: An emerged market
Five years after establishing a Middle East base, Mark Greenwood details how the Chartered Insurance Institute is developing and delivering relevant qualifications in the local markets.
Biba 2010: professionalism focus
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has confirmed its business focused seminar programme for its 2010 conference and exhibition to be held on 19-20 May. Post, Insurance Age and PB are the official media partners for the conference.
Scottish insurance sector goes under the spotlight
Scottish Enterprise is to conduct a research study on the insurance sector in Scotland to help identify new ways the public sector agencies can support the sector to prosper in the future.
Career Development News: Perkins Slade is chartered
Independent insurance broker Perkins Slade has been made a chartered insurance broker by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Career Development News: Lockton set to roll out regional apprentices
Lockton is preparing to roll out its fledgling apprenticeship scheme after a successful pilot in Newcastle. The personalised training initiative could potentially see apprentices attached to each of the broker's 11 UK offices.
Ask the expert
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Chartered Broker Status: Raising the bar
Now entering its third year, Leigh Jackson assesses take-up and any tangible benefits of the CII's corporate chartered status for brokers.
Groupama names talent and resourcing manager
Groupama Insurances has appointed Jordan O’Connor to the newly created role of talent and resourcing manager.
View from the top: Value of human capital
Despite signs of rates hardening in some lines of business, plenty of capacity coupled with the wider economic situation are driving the extremely competitive pricing we are seeing today.
New trio join the ranks at Allianz claims grad scheme
Clair Beverley, Philip Bowles and James Catchpole have joined the Allianz claims graduate scheme.
Interview: Amanda Blanc - Top of the class
Training can be a major incentive for keeping hold of employees. Mairi MacDonald meets Amanda Blanc, deputy chief executive of Towergate Partnership, who outlines her views on professional training and the benefits of achieving chartered status.