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Bangkok Insurance to sell products in Laos and Cambodia
Bangkok Insurance has confirmed plans to sell its products in Laos and Cambodia in preparation for the region's economic integration in 2015.
Biba chairman Homer takes on mentoring role at Merryck & Co
British Insurance Brokers' Association chairman Andy Homer has joined the faculty of Merryck & Co, the global provider of mentoring to chief executives and senior business executives.
Be Wiser targets college leavers following fourth office opening
Independent broker Be Wiser has marked continued growth in the business by opening the firm's fourth office in Andover.
India's insurance sector faces manpower shortage
India's insurance sector is facing a potential dearth of qualified professionals owing to the rapid growth of insurance penetration in the country, according to industry insiders.
TL Dallas chairman Colin Dallas dies
Bradford broker TL Dallas Group chairman Colin Dallas has died at home after a long illness.
CII membership up 6%, surplus up 142%
The Chartered Insurance Institute has published its Annual Review for 2011, showing a 6% rise in membership and an operating surplus of £1.85m, more than double last year's £0.764m
Free webinar: The property and casualty market in south east Asia
Post and Insurance Insight in conjunction with the Chartered Insurance Institute recently held a free webinar on the property and casualty insurance markets in south east Asia.
Free webinar: The property & casualty market in South East Asia
Post and Insurance Insight in conjunction with the Chartered Insurance Institute will present a free webinar on the property and casualty insurance markets in South East Asia today at 16:00 Hong Kong time and 8:00 GMT.
Nexus sees young Bahrainis as key to insurance growth
Independent broker Nexus is trying to recruit young Bahrainis, to encourage greater insurance participation in the region.
CII urges insurers to sign internship pledge
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched its first good practice guide for internships in the general insurance and financial services professions.
Talent deficit could scupper financial services firms' growth plans
A serious talent shortage could derail the growth plans of financial services companies globally, according to PwC's latest CEO survey.
Markerstudy gets training go-ahead
Markerstudy has been granted 'Centre status' by the Institute of Leadership and Management, enabling it to tailor ILM programmes to suit staff needs.
Career development: Zurich gains CII status
Zurich has become the first UK composite to gain chartered status.
Hiscox UK secures Corporate Chartered Insurer status
Specialist insurer Hiscox UK has been awarded Corporate Chartered Insurer status.
Career development: Aspen gains chartered status
Aspen Risk Management has been granted chartered status.
IUA launches London training forum
The International Underwriting Association has launched an Education and Training Forum for London Market companies.
PSTF: New generation of females in IT would benefit insurance industry
Industry leaders were told they stand to “reap the long-term benefits” of encouraging a new generation of females to take up an interest in the IT profession. Julie Feest, customer director at E-skills UK, explained to delegates from a range of major…
Bollington launches training scheme for school leavers
Bollington Insurance Brokers is hoping to encourage talented youngsters to embark on a career in insurance by launching a graduate and school leaver training scheme.
Investing in people will create value for insurers, says Marsh
Insurers can create value for their firm in the economic downturn by investing in talented personnel, according to Marsh UK’s CEO Martin South.
An audience with: Julian James, CII president
Next year sees the Chartered Insurance Institute celebrate the centenary of its being granted a Royal Charter. But far from sitting back and reflecting on past glories, the CII is determined to use its anniversary year to tackle the big issues set to…
Career development: Allianz employees gain CII qualifications
Allianz staff have received the results of their Chartered Insurance Institute examinations, with 78% of employees achieving passing grades.
Investing in the Profession: Marsh first Manx broker to gain certification
The Isle of Man arm of Marsh has become the first Manx broker to achieve chartered status.
Willis Networks awarded CII title
Willis Networks has been awarded the CII’s Chartered Insurance Brokers title.
CII president calls for focus on youth
Chartered Insurance Institute president Julian James has laid out an ambitious manifesto for his CII centenary term of office aimed at bringing in new blood to the industry.