Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
CII reports 30% rise in insurance apprentices
The Chartered Insurance Institute has reported a 30% increase in the number of new apprentices in the insurance and financial services sector studying the institute’s units and qualifications.
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.
CII appoints new chair of claims faculty board
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed David Bonehill as the new chairman of the claims faculty board.
Willis UK given chartered broker CII status
Broking giant Willis has been awarded chartered insurance broker status for its UK business by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
CII launches easy access e-book
In a bid to provide easy access to members looking for information, the Chartered Insurance Institute has launched study texts in e-book format. The texts are compatible with the majority of portable electronic devices including Android Windows tablets,…
Scottish Independence: Scot free?
With a referendum on Scottish independence due next year, will an independent Scotland cause problems for the insurance sector, or is it business as usual?
Insurance Census: Race: Background check
In the final part of Post's Insurance Census on diversity in the industry, the focus is on race. To what extent does the sector offer equal opportunities to ethnic minorities - and how much has the situation improved in recent years?
Insurance Census: Age: The generation game
In the second of a three-part series on diversity in the industry, age comes under the spotlight. How are different age groups represented across insurance, and what is being done to entice the next generation of employees into insurance?
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.
Asia View from the Top: Vietnam in race for quality
Demographic changes, increased education and legal compulsion are factors combining to help support the expansion of insurance and financial services in Vietnam.
Insurance Census: Gender: Battle of the Sexes?
In the first of a three-part series on diversity in the industry, Post analyses the role of gender in insurance. Does the traditional image of a male-dominated industry hold true, or do females have a strong presence across the sector?
Tempo Underwriting granted CII status
Specialty managing general agent Tempo Underwriting has been awarded corporate chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
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”
Investing in the profession: Biba gains CPD accreditation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has received Continuing Professional Development accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Investing in the profession: Allianz scholarship set for second-year intake
Allianz Commercial's scholarship programme, aimed at supporting broking staff in achieving a Chartered Insurance Institute diploma, has opened for applications.
Middle East Blog: Inverted modus ponens
Most social science theories, including in economics, business and finance, are 'deductive theories' based on the modus ponens mechanism.
Allianz scholarship programme enters second year
Allianz Commercial's scholarship programme aimed at supporting broking staff in achieving a Chartered Insurance Institute diploma will open for applications on 14 January.
Biba gets Continuing Professional Development accreditation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has received Continuing Professional Development accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
CII to offer more international-only qualifications
The Chartered Insurance Institute has broadened its options for international insurance agents with new international-only qualifications.
Marsh becomes first global broker to gain chartered status
Marsh's UK operation has been granted chartered insurance broker status by the CII.
Market moves: No slowdown in recruitment for the insurance industry
Despite moving into December, the industry recruitment machine remained in full swing this week, with a string of appointments finalised across a range of market sectors.
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.
Interview: Reg Brown - Been there, done that, got the t-shirt
Reg Brown has seen it all in more than half a century working in insurance, but the chairman of the Managing General Agents’ Association’s drive to improve the industry and inspire its next generation is stronger than ever.
Square Mile obtains CII broking status
Commercial insurance brokers Square Mile has been awarded Chartered Insurance Institute status, having met the criteria relating to professionalism and capability.