Training
Allianz Scholarship Programme sign of industry "commitment"
The Allianz Scholarship Programme is a demonstration of its "commitment to the industry", according to Chris Hanks, general manager, Allianz Commercial.
Expertise in Action: Pricing: Looking for support
With brokers calling on insurers to share more information and provide greater practical assistance, how can both parties – and their clients – benefit from better collaboration?
TEn adds Sykes as training manager in chartered push
TEn Insurance has appointed Paul Sykes as training manager as part of its drive towards chartered status.
Building a better broker
BJP Insurance Brokers’ managing director Barry McGoun tells Andrew Pearce why the company first targeted the construction sector and why he values training so highly
Industry must join forces to attract new talent
CII survey reveals misgivings over educational standards of new recruits
The £50K resignation
If your boss were to offer you £50,000 what would you do? Well, the correct action would of course be to resign.
Young insurance talent at all-time low, CII survey reveals
The quality of talent entering the insurance industry is at an all-time low, according to the latest Skills Survey from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Do you have what it takes to be crowned the Broker Apprentice?
Attention young brokers! Are you a savvy, confident and hard-working business operator? Do you believe you have the skills to be a future leader of the broking industry? Well, this could be the chance you’ve been waiting for to prove your broking mettle.
Broker in Aviva deal to offer free risk management service
Alan & Thomas Insurance Group has partnered with Aviva Risk Management Solutions to offer its commercial clients free access to risk management tools and services.
Groupama announces extra social media workshops
Groupama Insurances is set to roll out a series of free one-day workshops designed to help brokers embrace social media.
1 Answer takes on first apprentices
1 Answer Insurance has confirmed the appointment of its first ever apprentices with three joining the firm for a minimum two-year term.
Be Wiser expands with fourth Hampshire office
Be Wiser Insurance has opened its fourth office in Hampshire to house its audit and compliance department.
CII on hunt for fresh industry talent
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is on the lookout for the next batch of contestants for its New Generation Groups programme.
Student event aims to attract talent to industry
Insurance offers a world of opportunities, attendees heard at the 2012 Student Event, sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Insurers (WCI) and Brokerage Citylink.
Be Wiser reports £1m jump in profit
Be Wiser Insurance Services has reported profit before tax of £2.3m for the year ended May 2012.
CII targets future industry stars with educational sessions
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has set its sights on unearthing future prodigies with educational sessions.
Axa Commercial Lines launches broker training clubs
Axa Commercial Lines has added a Local Training Club facility to its range of professional development training services for brokers.
Insurers have still not embedded risk management in their own boards
The boards of insurance companies have still not implemented a fully effective risk culture in their organisations despite significant investment since the financial crisis of 2008.
Take the lead
Leadership and a strong customer base are needed to get ahead of the competition, explains Stephen Archer
Corporate Underinsurance: Improving understanding of business interruption cover
Last year's riots brought the problem of a lack of business interruption cover to the fore. What are the solutions to underinsurance in this area?
CII appoints Bluefin CEO
Stuart Reid, chief executive officer at Bluefin, has been appointed as chair of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s (CII) insurance broking faculty.
Markerstudy gets ILM training status
Markerstudy’s talent development team has been granted Centre Status by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
Biba splits from RWA
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has split with RWA Group, one of its compliance partners.
QBE in online H&S training partnership
QBE has launched an e-learning initiative designed to provide health and safety training for clients.