Investing in the Profession
Cega steps up CII training programme
Third-party claims management and assistance provider Cega is increasing its financial and practical support for candidates taking the Chartered Insurance Institute certificate in insurance.
Investing in the Profession: Three-star rating for Arthur J Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher International has been awarded the three-star Investor in Customers award following an independent assessment that saw the firm achieve an overall rating of eight out of ten in each of the four categories for its Gallagher Heath team.
Zurich warns firms to tackle rising levels of workplace stress
Stress levels, low morale and staff absence look set to continue to negatively impact the workplace unless the economic environment improves, Zurich has warned.
Career Development: Reed report paints positive picture of insurance jobs market
Confidence has returned to the insurance jobs market, with 39% of workers setting their sights on new roles for 2013 and job opportunities continuing to rise year-on-year.
Happy Year of the Snake
China is a place where feng shui masters are taken seriously. They are all over the newspapers at the moment declaring what the Year of the Snake will mean for the stockmarket and your love life.
Middle East Insurance Forum: Talent remains a challenge for growing GCC insurance industry
The Middle East can learn lessons from more mature insurance markets but needs to focus on strengthening its domestic talent pool, according to Enrico Bertagna.
Claims Club monthly missive: 75% of claims managers admit recruitment 'difficulties'
“I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way”
In Series: Outsourcing - Can't someone else do it?
Outsourcing administration can ease the pressure on staff, allowing them to focus on the jobs they were hired to do.
CII to offer more international-only qualifications
The Chartered Insurance Institute has broadened its options for international insurance agents with new international-only qualifications.
Investing in the Profession: Kwik-Fit awarded Healthy Working Lives accolade
Kwik-Fit Insurance has been rewarded for its efforts to promote a safe and healthy workplace for its employees with a gold award from the Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives.
Investing in the Profession: DAS lands IIP Gold Standard
Legal expenses insurer DAS has retained its Investors in People Gold Standard.
Marsh becomes first global broker to gain chartered status
Marsh's UK operation has been granted chartered insurance broker status by the CII.
Ask the expert: Recruitment salaries
I am interested in a new opportunity but want to wait until I see a role with a substantially bigger salary – however, it seems to be taking some time. Are salaries really that flat for people moving from competitors?
CII issues equality and diversity good practice guidance
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a new equality and diversity good practice guide for members, employers and the insurance and financial services professions to raise awareness and encourage best practice.
Covéa to grow apprenticeship scheme
Covéa Insurance is planning to extend its apprenticeship scheme having created six new full-time roles in its Halifax and Reading offices this year.
Ferma working party sets out timetable for European risk management certificate
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations intends to announce a definite plan for the European certification of risk managers at the Ferma Risk Management Forum in September 2013.
Investing in the Profession: Asta moves to new premises
Asta Managing Agency has moved to a new office to make room for potential expansion.
Investing in the Profession: Chartis scheme gains CII approval
Chartis' multinational broker training academy has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Questgates MD underlines importance of professional qualifications
Questgates managing director Chris Hall, pictured, has highlighted the importance of his staff obtaining professional qualifications, after praising counter-fraud team member Brendan Gillooly for being granted 'Accredited Counter-fraud Specialist' status.
QBE and Institute of Risk Management enter partnership
QBE has entered into a partnership with the IRM involving sponsorship of the risk leaders' conference, the Professional Development Forum and special interest groups.
Insurers report fall in profit and volume
General insurers have experienced a fall in business volumes and profitability over the past three months.
University launches post-graduate degree in insurance law
Queen Mary, University of London has launched what it claims is the first post-graduate course solely dedicated to insurance in the UK.
Insurance recruitment up in Asia despite slow economy
Asia's insurance firms are still hiring despite the current economic slowdown, bucking the trend of financial services firms across the region, according to Reuters.
Russian insurers agree to follow Acord standards
A number of Russian insurers have agreed to work together to implement the standards of global non-profit research operation, the Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development.