Training
Cega steps up CII training programme
Third-party claims management and assistance provider Cega is increasing its financial and practical support for candidates taking the Chartered Insurance Institute certificate in insurance.
Claims Club: Firm leaders face battle to regain confidence of their staff
Insurance firms must tackle a decline in trust among customer-facing staff in senior management if they are to reap the rewards of consumer satisfaction.
Expertise in Action: Pricing: Looking for support
With brokers calling on insurers to share more information and provide greater practical assistance, how can both parties – and their clients – benefit from better collaboration?
Insurance Census: Age: The generation game
In the second of a three-part series on diversity in the industry, age comes under the spotlight. How are different age groups represented across insurance, and what is being done to entice the next generation of employees into insurance?
Biba gets Continuing Professional Development accreditation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has received Continuing Professional Development accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Penny speed meets... Steve Jackson, director, VFM Services
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
One Answer doubles office space to train staff and apprentices
One Answer Insurance has hired three apprentices while doubling its East Sussex office space for staff training.
Be Wiser reports 43% jump in premium income to £76m
Be Wiser Insurance Services has reported its premium income grew 43%, up to £76m, in the 12 months to 31 May 2012 (2011: £53m).
View from the top: Daily demonstration of dedication
Why the CII deserves top marks in a world dominated by downgrades
ILAA and CILA reconcile over training techniques
Bosses at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and the Independent Loss Adjusters Association have vowed to "build bridges" with a view to sharing training and education initiatives.
Resources in Insurance Group to expand
Claims management firm Resources in Insurance Group is to set up a new division for mentoring and placement services and develop an apprenticeship scheme.
Career development: Marsh training course gains accreditation
Marsh's series of energy insurance training courses have been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute following a six-month CII assessment, which included a review of the learning and evaluation materials, training sessions and the course leaders.
Career development: BGL targets graduates
BGL Group has joined forces with a host of UK universities to promote insurance as a career for graduates. The initiative has targeted maths and statistics students for positions in pricing, product development and analysis.
Career development: Tackling the issue of attracting young claims talent
For several years there has been increasing concern around the long-term resourcing of claims departments. There is clearly a need for new blood in the London claims market but, where is that going to come from?
Claims Awards 2012 shortlist announced
Insurers RSA and Sterling lead the way in nominations for the 2012 Claims Awards with three each.
Career developments: CILA launches internship programme
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters is marking the 50th anniversary of its Royal Charter with the launch a new internship scheme.
In Series Emerging Markets: Drawing on professionalism
With capital continuing to pour into Asia, talent and professionalism is an issue that the Chartered Insurance Institute is well-placed to tackle.
Career developments: Allianz unveils scholarship scheme
Allianz has launched a new scholarship programme for brokers hoping to gain a Chartered Insurance Institute diploma in insurance.
View from the top: Investing in people is paramount
While an over-used phrase, it is true that broking is a people business. Every day we are building relationships with our clients and with our provider partners. Therefore, focusing on and investing in people development is not just a cliché, it’s a…
Corporate Underinsurance: Improving understanding of business interruption cover
Last year's riots brought the problem of a lack of business interruption cover to the fore. What are the solutions to underinsurance in this area?
Career development: Home & Legacy achieves chartered status
High net worth broker awarded status by the Chartered Insurance Institute
Career development: CILA launches new diploma
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has launched a new claims handling diploma.
Career development: LMA names apprenticeship winners
Lloyd’s Market Association has named the winners of its second Lloyd’s Market Academy apprenticeship programme.
CILA launches Ofqual accredited claims handling diploma
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, in association with the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation has launched an Ofqual-accredited insurance claims handling diploma.