Professionalism
In series - Professionalism and CPD: The gold standard
Brokers have embraced the professional development mantra of producing highly skilled employees.
In series - Professionalism & CPD: Banging the drum
Lynn Richards-Cole extols the virtues of professionalism for brokers and details why technical skill development is essential in serving customers.
Career development & CSR news: Minty freshens up CII ethics training course
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched an online ethics course for all Personal Finance Society and CII members in a drive for greater professionalism.
Interview - Sandy Scott: Discovery continues for tireless Scott
As CII chief executive Sandy Scott notches up a decade at the helm of the institute, he talks to Lynn Rouse about change, challenges and his critics, plus the professionalism agenda he is intent on pursuing.
Career path - CII exams: Repairing reputation
Professionalism could prove the most potent weapon in improving the public's perception of the insurance industry. Niall Boyd details how the CII's examinations overhaul is playing its part.
CII unveils pioneering pair
Chubb Europe has become the first insurance company to be granted corporate chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute, following accreditation of its Manchester underwriting and service centre.
Invest in your profession - British Insurance Awards 2010
Ant Gould’s British Insurance Awards opening address in full.
Chubb celebrates chartered status
Chubb is the first insurer to be awarded chartered insurer status in the UK.
Towergate Underwriting achieves chartered status
Towergate Underwriting Group has become one of the first underwriting companies to achieve the Chartered Insurance Institute’s award of chartered insurer.
Damage management - Accreditation: A credit to the industry
The BDMA was established with the aim of raising professional standards in the damage management sector. Edward Murray reports on what it takes for firms to secure a collective corporate badge of approval.
Postbox: Is CII right to lead professionalism drive?
My colleagues and I have been discussing the Aldermanbury Declaration and the current media coverage that Post has been part of.
IIB unveils claims service
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has partnered with Claims Experts to launch a new claims advice service for its members.
Hanks confirmed as CII president
Chris Hanks has been formally elected president of the Chartered Insurance Institute at its annual general meeting held in London on 21 July 2010.
Insurance industry urged to take up the professionalism challenge
The insurance industry was challenged to embrace professionalism, and in particular to embrace the Aldermanbury Declaration at the British Insurance Awards 2010 last week.
Colin Naish takes up Cardiff presidency
Colin Naish of Cunningham Lindsey has taken up the role of president at the Insurance Institute of Cardiff.
Merlin revamps loss adjusting arm
Loss adjusting and claims management company Merlin Professional Claims Services has restructured its loss adjusting arm appointing Russell Crewe as its new divisional director.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Be the best that you can
Professionalism is the key to a successful industry, Ant Gould tells the great and good at the BIA.
Rehabilitation Awards 2010 – Welcome
Guests were welcomed to the Rehabilitation First Awards 2010 in the sumptuous surroundings of Merchant Taylors Hall by the chair of the judging panel, deputy editor of Post Lynn Rouse, who outlined why there should be a real sense of optimism and…
CII and Biba to highlight broker professionalism
The Chartered Insurance Institute and British Insurance Brokers' Association will join forces to demonstrate the "professionalism agenda" of broking to the coalition government.
Career path - SME underwriting - Beyond examinations
David Martin explains how the role of SME underwriters is evolving and why a far broader skill set is now essential if the much-talked about professionalism is to be fully embedded.
Online commercial opportunities: Better connectivity
The internet has been a feature of the personal lines market for a long time. Matthew Reed explores the reasons why commercial still lags behind.
Brokers unite in call for new code of conduct for covenant breaches
A British Insurance Brokers’ Association regional head has called for a new code of conduct to help reduce the legal bill and inconvenience faced by intermediaries defending themselves against former staff who break their restrictive covenants.
Spotlight on talent: The price of professionalism
Is the insurance industry talking the talk but not walking the walk when it comes to training staff? Veronica Cowan asks why investment in professionalism is still frequently questioned on cost.
View from the top: Positive and purposeful
It's always good to get an opportunity to see familiar and new faces, and the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference never lets you down. The number of brokers attending was again very strong and the networking opportunities were second to…