Training
Hiscox UK secures Corporate Chartered Insurer status
Specialist insurer Hiscox UK has been awarded Corporate Chartered Insurer status.
Employment: Hiring and firing
There are two sides to the recruitment story in the insurance industry — while some are reducing their headcount, others are looking to bring in fresh faces.
Allianz launches ‘landmark’ scholarship scheme
Up to 50 brokers across the country are expected to sign up for a “landmark” Allianz Commercial scholarship scheme aimed at boosting standards of professionalism within the industry.
Claims v underwriting: Bridging the divide
While sharing the same goals, claims and underwriting are often disparate divisions. What can be done to help unify these two departments?
IUA launches London training forum
The International Underwriting Association has launched an Education and Training Forum for London Market companies.
Your Say: Loss adjusting on the up
It was with some disappointment that I read the article in Post entitled ‘Alternative Methods’. It is clear the article was written to a specific agenda but, that aside, there were a number of statements I feel obliged to challenge.
Law report: Balance of probability rules out claim over gash sustained while playing rugby
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Broker networks: New kid on the block
As Brokerdrive arrives on the scene, the debate over the merits of the traditional network model is revisited.
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…
Loss adjusting - Desktopping claims: Alternative methods
Loss adjusters have been criticised for desktopping claims and contributing to the deskilling of the industry but can this practice be made to work?
Technology - Natural language processing: Getting to know you
The data gained from knowing your customers can be invaluable, improving sales, services and customer retention. But how can unstructured data be analysed?
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.
Imperial Consultants gains accreditation for in-house claims course
Property claims validation firm Imperial Consultants has gained accreditation from the CII for its in-house claims technicians training course.
IRM recognises students
The Institute of Risk Management has named Karasachi Sylvester Nnadede and Karla Cruickshanks as its top students of the year.
ABI defends proposal to ban young motorists from driving at night
The Association of British Insurers has been forced to defend its proposals, which included a ban on night driving for young drivers, after they were dismissed as unenforceable by the government and safety campaigners.
Thatcham relaunches Automotive Academy
Thatcham has revamped its Automotive Academy with the launch of a new mobile training unit and an e-learning package.
CILA’s claims certificate gets accredited
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters’ insurance claims handling certificate has become the first in the industry to be accredited by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation.
Essay on financial regulation wins University DIMA prize
An essay on financial regulation has won this year's annual essay competition for graduates in BA International Insurance and European Studies at The Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Ireland.
Homeserve shares crash after sales suspension
Homeserve joined the mis-selling scandal this week when it suspended telephone sales of its home emergency policies, after an internal review by Deloitte found its processes fell “below the standard it had set itself”.
News analysis: IFB’s three-year strategy wins financial backing from insurers
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is to more than double in size in its crackdown on professional enablers.
In series - Lloyd's & London Market: An eye on the future
Lloyd’s and the London market has a fantastic reputation and its inherent creativity and principle of continuous self-improvement should be feared by its competitors.
Career development: Dewpoint training academy wins City & Guilds accreditation
Dewpoint, the training brand of construction company Gelder Group, has gained City & Guilds accreditation for its million-pound training academy.
Interview - Ann Haugh: Making the right decisions
UK CEO of Zurich Global Corporate Ann Haugh has never been averse to taking risks and reveals her determination to grow the business is as strong as it is strategic.
FSCS funding review ro recommence as brokers push for separation
Brokers could secure separation from insurers and bankers as early as April 2013, with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association focusing its efforts on the reopened Financial Services Compensation Scheme funding review.