Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
City minister's apprenticeship figures ‘a mistake’ says CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has moved to correct City minister Andrea Leadsom’s claims on apprenticeships, claiming the MP is mistaken on numbers.
Treasury insurance boss slams industry for lack of self-promotion
HM Treasury’s head of insurance and savings has hit out at the failure of the insurance sector to attract young workers, calling for more self-promotion from the industry.
Attracting next generation of industry leaders key CII priority in 2015
The insurance industry must stop “underselling” itself if it is going to turn the corner in attracting young talent to the sector, according to Chartered Insurance Institute president Ashwin Mistry.
Review of the Year: Broking
Post’s annual review of the broking market gathered thoughts from Ten, Brokability, Yutree, UIB and Arthur J Gallagher to reflect on 2014 and predict what 2015 will bring in terms of regulation and consolidation
Interview: Peter Staddon: Ringing in the changes
Having completed his first 12 months leading the Managing General Agents’ Association, Peter Staddon tells Post about his future ambitions for the trade body
Interview: Paul Anscombe: Setting the standard
Paul Anscombe’s decision to set up the Insurance Brokers’ Standards Council has caused something of a stir within the broking community – but the James Hallam MD tells Post the group is exactly what the industry needs
Career development: Hiscox teams up with the CII to promote profession to pupils
Hiscox and the Chartered Insurance Institute have jointly hosted a series of events in London to promote the insurance profession to schoolchildren.
CII new generation group outlines workplace stress recommendations
The notion of workplace stress as a “ticking time bomb” for the insurance industry has led the Chartered Insurance Institute’s underwriting faculty new generation group to recommend measures to tackle the issue.
Europe: Qualifications beyond the nations?
The UK insurance market has a very clear approach to professionalism and qualifications - but how does it compare with the rest of Europe?
Spotlight: Future of broking: Get the training right
With few students willing to even consider insurance as a career option, how can the industry persuade young people that it is a viable career choice?
Career development: Aviva and Solus unveil Thatcham-backed training scheme
Directors at Solus and Aviva have joined with new apprentices at Thatcham’s Automotive Academy to launch a new multi-discipline training programme.
UK GI firms facing skills shortages up 13%, CII survey finds
Nearly three quarters (73%) of general insurance businesses are facing skills shortages, a 13% increase from 2013, according to research from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
IIHK and CII enter merger talks
The Insurance Institute of Hong Kong and the Chartered Insurance Institute are in discussions to combine resources under a unified organisation in Hong Kong.
Career development: CII unveils New Generation Group
The CII unveiled the participants in this year’s New Generation Group programme at a launch event held in London on 17 October.
More than 80% of school leavers and graduates would not consider insurance as a career
Only 18% of UK sixth form and university students said they would consider insurance as a future career according to research by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
CII stresses importance of professional development in China
Mark Greenwood, regional director Asia-Pacific at the Chartered Insurance Institute, urged delegates at the Claims Club Asia in Shanghai to embrace professional development.
Trade bodies: Are you being heard?
Legal & General severed ties with the Association of British Insurers for being out of step with the firm, but do trade bodies really listen to and provide value for money for their members?
CII and CILA presidents in unity call
The presidents of the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters have pledged to work towards greater unity for the insurance industry.
Blog: Trade Bodies - 5 things you need to know
Legal & General's high profile exit from the Association of British insurers has forced trade bodies throughout the industry to rethink how they demonstrate their value. Post's upcoming feature has some key takeaways for trade bodies and those mulling…
C-Suite - Insurer: People power
A sharper focus on the human touch improves the insurance experience of both customers and staff
‘Wake-up call’ PWC survey reveals extent of customer distrust
Insurers admit industry must do more to improve sector’s service and image
Career development: Brokerbility Academy takes on first apprentices
Brokerbility Academy has completed the induction of its first group of apprentices in a two-day event in London.
Career development: O’Sullivan takes Insurance Charities reins
Adrienne O'Sullivan, chief executive of DAS Legal Expenses in Ireland, has been appointed president of The Insurance Charities.
Global Aerospace director appointed IIL president
Global Aerospace director Stephen Riley has been appointed president of the Insurance Institute of London for 2014/15.