Training
Career development & CSR news - CII: complete overhaul of skills landscape needed
The Chartered Insurance Institute has claimed that the UK's "entire skills landscape" must be overhauled if the country is to compete with other global economies.
Scots apprenticeships
Cunningham Lindsey is offering apprenticeship places in Scotland for the first time.
Allianz agrees brewery H&S Willis deal
Allianz has agreed a deal to distribute a tailored version of its health and safety inspection service to Willis' brewing industry clients.
Cunningham Lindsey launches apprenticeship scheme in Scotland
Cunningham Lindsey is offering apprenticeship places in Scotland for the first time.
Career development & CSR news: Markerstudy creates workforce programme
Markerstudy has launched a programme aimed at improving the skills of its entire workforce.
British Insurance Awards: Leading with innovation
Fortis Insurance has boosted customer satisfaction after it reworked its claims handling process and introduced innovative new initiatives, writes Jonathan Swift.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Leaders in learning
RSA’s training programme has brought marketing staff from all over the world together to network, learn and create a strong and coherent international brand, explains Liz McMahon.
We will tackle the skills shortage, vows ILAA
The Independent Loss Adjusters Association has pledged to tackle the industry skills shortage following its official launch this month.
Biba pushes aggregator issues at European broker meet
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has met fellow European broker bodies in Tel Aviv to discuss the Insurance Mediation Directive and other European issues.
CII London market award
The Chartered Insurance Institute has outlined its new qualification in London market insurance.
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.
Postbox: Training rules
I read Patrick O'Connell of Oval recently on the role of qualifications in promoting greater professionalism in our industry.
Career development & CSR news: Ecclesiastical launches new underwriting training course
Ecclesiastical has embarked on a new academy-style training programme aimed at producing a workforce of "well-rounded underwriters".
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.
RSA accident defensibility
RSA has launched a claims defensibility programme for large corporate clients to enhance risk management issues surrounding accidents in the workplace.
PB leadership training
Professional Broking, the management magazine for insurance brokers, has announced the latest round of dates for its leadership training for broker managers course, helping managers develop skills from problem solving to recruiting the right people.
Eight-fold fee hike slammed
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has urged members to take an active role in an upcoming consultation of Financial Services Compensation Scheme levies to help reduce the burden of fees on intermediaries.
Video: The CII and the war for talent
Chartered Insurance Institute deputy president Chris Hanks talks to Ant Gould, Post's group editor in chief, about how the insurance industry can and must attract and retain talent.
Career Development & CSR news: National Flood School BDMA accreditation
The National Flood School has been appointed a licensed training centre by the British Damage Management Association.
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.
Spotlight on talent: Get up and go
The percentage of students choosing insurance as a contender profession has recently risen but insurance companies must capitalise on the opportunities this presents, argues Caspar Bartington.
Spotlight on talent: The youth of today
A recent Chartered Insurance Institute report was deeply critical of the insurance industry's efforts at recruiting the next generation. Rachel Gordon examines whether effective engagement is really that bad.
View from the top: Training is the key
The last couple of years have been tough, and although some industries are now picking up, the insurance industry is having to fight hard to take advantage of the upturn, as businesses are still reluctant to invest as much as they should do in…
FSA consults on competence
The Financial Services Authority has today published proposals to strengthen its requirements on competence for individuals carrying out retail activities, while placing more emphasis on standards of ethical behaviour.