Training
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.
BDMA chairman rebuffs founder claims
It is interesting that Mr Charlton is so keen to pass judgement on the British Damage Management Association, with which he has had no involvement for a number of years (www.postonline.co.uk/1636110).
CL surveyor training
Cunningham Lindsey is offering its surveyors an improved training programme, as part of a plan to diversify and grow its surveying services division.
The insurance sector needs to evolve, says Aon Germany chairman
The insurance sector needs to evolve and reform what it currently offers to better reflect client needs, Ralph Liebke, chairman and CEO of Aon Germany, has told delegates at a conference in Paris.
Aviva academy earns CII stamp
Aviva’s commercial underwriting academy has received continuing professional development accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute for its training modules.
20 years ago: Lloyd's offers training for EU working
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance new, as this highlight from a past-articles reveals.
Biba preview - speakers' views: Excel-lent adventure
This year's British Insurance Broker's Association conference held in London on 19 and 20 May will see 2810 attendees descend on the Excel conference centre where 168 exhibition stands await. We caught up with some of the event's speakers to find out…
Professionalism pros
I am delighted the theme of next week's British Insurance Brokers' Association conference is professionalism.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - watch the debate
If you missed yesterday's live webinar debating the recently launched Aldermanbury Declaration it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Centor triumphs at IIP awards
Carly Nunn, HR, IT and business projects manager at Centor, has won the Outstanding Individual Award at the first Investors in People London Special Achievement Awards.
Insurancejobs.co.uk web seminar on staff retention - two o'clock today
Insurancejobs.co.uk is hosting a special, free to attend live and interactive web seminar today.
Matthews named new FSSC chairman
Trevor Matthews has been appointed as chairman of the Financial Services Skills Council.Mr Matthews is chief executive of Friends Provident and immediate past president of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Crawford signs Aldermanbury Declaration
Crawford & Company has signed-up to the Aldermanbury Declaration, a new industry-wide intiative designed to promote the professionalism agenda.