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PFS hits out at lack of CII engagement ahead of consultation and moots legal split
The Personal Finance Society's president has criticised the Chartered Insurance Institute for not giving the PFS board the chance to have input into a consultation document launched today and warned it is considering options for alternative legal…
CII launches member consultation
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched its member consultation Shaping the Future Together with a deadline for responses of 17 December.
Interview: Tim Bailey, Zurich
Tim Bailey, UK Zurich CEO, talks to Stephanie Denton about evolving capabilities within the workforce, exciting partnerships and a relentless focus on service.
Outgoing CII CEO Fisher praised for modernisation efforts
Sian Fisher had considerable success modernising the Chartered Insurance Institute during her time as CEO and the next leader needs to build on the foundations she has created, according to a range of insurance experts.
Interview: David Williams, Axa UK
After 41 years with the provider, managing director of underwriting and technical services David Williams is leaving Axa UK at the end of December. He spoke with Post about the timing of his departure, what comes next and reflected on his time in the…
Trade Voice: LMA's Lee Elliston on why the London market needs to act now to close the claims talent gap
Lee Elliston, claims director of the Lloyd's Market Association, warns that Lloyd's and the London markets risk a skills and talent crisis unless efforts to transform processes and attract younger professionals are made now.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Personal Lines Insurer of the Year Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Specialist Insurer of the Year Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Insurance Personality of the Year: Aston Lark group CEO Peter Blanc
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Investing in Profession/Training Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
Aston Lark, Aviva and Covéa win big at 2021 British Insurance Awards
Aston Lark and Aviva were the big winners at the 2021 British Insurance Awards on a night when Covéa was crowned General Insurer of the Year.
GRP’s Mike Bruce on changes in working practices requiring evolution not revolution for broking
Mike Bruce, group CEO at GRP, discusses the importance for brokers of dealing with office-based underwriters as the world of work evolves.
Allianz to run work experience programme in 2022 after inaugural success
Allianz has confirmed that it will offer work experience placements to students aged 14 to 18 next year after the success of its first formal programme this summer.
Analysis: Inside two years of insurance data breach reports
Exclusive: Insurers, brokers and other firms within the industry have made 315 data breach reports over two years, with many of the best known businesses in UK insurance among those to notify and cyber a growing concern.
PIB’s Brendan McManus on how getting workforces back to the office is crucial for business
PIB Group CEO Brendan McManus shares his personal insight on the significance of 19 July ‘Freedom Day’ for life inside and outside of the workplace.
Analysis: The importance of diversity and inclusion in claims
Post spoke to senior claims figures on the role of diversity and inclusion in supporting customers' needs.
Insurance firms urged to review dress codes to boost gender inclusion
The Gender Inclusion Network has urged insurance companies to review their dress codes as part of a broader effort to build knowledge and acceptance of non-binary and trans identities in the market.
Q&A: Sian Fisher, CII
With ongoing arguments about the outcomes of the 2016 manifesto, the sale of Aldermanbury, proposals to deregister the Personal Finance Society, exam problems and more, Post posed key questions to Sian Fisher, CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
QBE’s Emma Higgins on the new way of working
After the insurance industry adapted quickly to operating remotely last year, it now faces the challenge of addressing new ways of working in the future, says Emma Higgins, chief human resources officer at QBE Europe.
CII to start member consultation in September
The Chartered Insurance Institute has revealed that it will begin a membership consultation programme in September to be completed by the end of the year with the key findings to be published in the first quarter of 2022 followed by the professional body…
PFS Solo activists call for fast release of CII AGM votes breakdown
Seven members of the PFS Solo campaign group have written to Sian Fisher, CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute, calling for the voting details of the annual general meeting to be released this week.
FCA delays to approving c-suite broker roles slammed as outrageous
Compliance experts have advised brokers to add time into their recruitment plans for c-suite positions to account for “backlogs” in the Financial Conduct Authority’s approval process as one leading broker hit out at the “ridiculous” delays.