Training
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.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
Post, as part of its Investing in the Profession Campaign, is hosting this week a special, live, and interactive, online debate on the insurance industry's latest initiative to boost professionalism - The Aldermanbury Declaration.
Professionalism: Aldermanbury Declaration - Something to declare
The Aldermanbury Declaration sets out some ambitious proposals. Lynn Rouse reports on the ideas put forward and details the task force's vision for 2013.
Industry challenged to meet 2013 deadline
By December 2013, every single UK broker and insurer will exceed a minimum threshold in terms of the number of their staff qualified to advanced diploma level. That is the vision of the Insurance Profession Task Force that has today unveiled the…
Editor's comment: A declaration of intent
The unveiling of the Aldermanbury Declaration could mark a turning point for the insurance sector.
Towers Watson warns against Solvency II recruitment reliance
Professional services company Towers Watson has warned insurers against on an over-reliance on recruitment if they are to convince the Financial Services Authority they are making progress towards Solvency II compliance.
Groupama launches three-year talent plan
Groupama Insurances has launched a corporate initiative to drive talent within the company with the appointment of a new talent and resourcing manager.
Open GI trading clinicsgreen-lighted
A series of clinics aimed at helping brokers get the most out of their Open GI trading systems has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute for the third year running.
Career Development News: Lockton set to roll out regional apprentices
Lockton is preparing to roll out its fledgling apprenticeship scheme after a successful pilot in Newcastle. The personalised training initiative could potentially see apprentices attached to each of the broker's 11 UK offices.
New trio join the ranks at Allianz claims grad scheme
Clair Beverley, Philip Bowles and James Catchpole have joined the Allianz claims graduate scheme.
Interview: Amanda Blanc - Top of the class
Training can be a major incentive for keeping hold of employees. Mairi MacDonald meets Amanda Blanc, deputy chief executive of Towergate Partnership, who outlines her views on professional training and the benefits of achieving chartered status.
CII accreditation hat trick for Open GI product clinics
Open GI’s product clinic events have been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute for the third year running, enabling brokers to receive continuous professional development points.
BGL invests in IT academy
As part of its continuing expansion, broking group BGL is recruiting 12 trainee IT developers to go through its IT academy.
Recruitment drive for trainee IT developers
BGL in recruitment drive to cope with demands of expansion.
