Professionalism
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.
Perkins Slade earns chartered status
Independent insurance broker Perkins Slade has been awarded the title of chartered insurance broker by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
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.
Investing in the Profession: Video interview with Sandy Scott, CII
Sandy Scott, chief executive of the Chartered Insurance Institute and driving force behind the General Insurance Taskforce talks to Ant Gould about the challenges and opportunities facing the general insurance industry in its quest to embrace…
Post Video Interview: Brokers impress Scott on professionalism
Brokers have a key role in helping to rebuild trust and confidence in the property and casualty market, according to the chief executive of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Editor's comment: FSA: not gone yet
If the insurance broking fraternity thought that the banking crisis would lead to the Financial Services Authority giving them an easier ride over the coming months, as it channelled its energies there, then last week's 'Dear CEO' letter may have caught…
BGL invests in IT academy
As part of its continuing expansion, broking group BGL is recruiting 12 trainee IT developers to go through its IT academy.
Interview - Jamie Hersant: An eventful journey
Officially lauded as a rising star in the claims world, Jamie Hersant shares his views with Jonathan Swift on seizing opportunities, constructive conversations and enhancing experience with exams.
Invest in your profession
This week, Post launches Investing in the Profession, a new campaign aimed at raising the profile of some of the great initiatives that are taking place in the general insurance sector to improve professionalism and standards.
Squeezing loss adjuster costs will further damage industry image
John Sims, Lorega CEO tells CII delegates at claims service session.
Biba 2010 manifesto focuses on changing political and regulatory horizons and signposting
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched its 2010 manifesto outlining its priority lobbying issues for the year ahead.
CII: reforms will improve claims handling clarity
Policy head Baxter: "clearly time for a refit"
Lloyd's pays tribute to outgoing Tolle
Franchise performance director given silver medal.
Tony Emms named as new chairman of the CII's claims faculty
Zurich's Tony Emms (pictured, left is to take over as chairman of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s claims faculty from Gerry Loughney.
Marsh and CII in major partnership
Broker Marsh and the Chartered Insurance Institute have confirmed a partnershp in which the professional body will provide training and skills packages designed to improve technical capability and professionalism amongst the broker's UK employees.
Post wins best financial trade publication of the year at ABI Media Awards
Editor Jonathan Swift proud of team effort.
FSSC names new chief executive
Liz Field lands skills council role on interim basis
CII: Time to test youself
A SELECTION OF TOPICAL QUESTIONS FROM THE QUESTION BANKS OF ED.LEARN" THE CII's ONLINE TRAINING RESOURCE
Biba unveils 2010 conference theme
CEO Eric Galbraith said event will address business issues facing brokers.