Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
Career development: AMII names 500th CII exam pass
John Davison, of independent financial adviser Ringrose Grimsley, has become the 500th Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries’ candidate to pass the CII/AM11 IF7 exam.
Career development: Zurich gains CII status
Zurich has become the first UK composite to gain chartered status.
CII Blog: Past, Present and Future
Now is a good idea time to reflect on the past year and 2011 was certainly a rollercoaster for those in insurance.
Spotlight on environment: Extreme measures
Extreme weather events can have enormous economic costs, with huge uncertainty surrounding them. So how can this uncertainty be communicated in a meaningful way to decision makers?
Spotlight on environment: Providing protection
With climate change increasing the likelihood of natural disasters, insurers must influence the debate on how businesses and governments manage risks such as supply chain failure.
Spotlight on environment: Getting protected
When the Statement of Principles on the provision of flood insurance expires next year, how will insurers address the 200 000 high-risk households left struggling for cover?
Hiscox UK secures Corporate Chartered Insurer status
Specialist insurer Hiscox UK has been awarded Corporate Chartered Insurer status.
Career development: Aspen gains chartered status
Aspen Risk Management has been granted chartered status.
Employment: Hiring and firing
There are two sides to the recruitment story in the insurance industry — while some are reducing their headcount, others are looking to bring in fresh faces.
Allianz launches ‘landmark’ scholarship scheme
Up to 50 brokers across the country are expected to sign up for a “landmark” Allianz Commercial scholarship scheme aimed at boosting standards of professionalism within the industry.
Aspen Risk Management gains chartered insurers status
Aspen Risk Management has been awarded corporate chartered insurers status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Ipswich broker celebrates achieving chartered status
Staff at Pound Gates are celebrating after being awarded the title of ‘chartered insurance broker’ by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
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Hiscox London Market achieves chartered status
Hiscox London Market business has been awarded Corporate Chartered Insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Guest blog: Market cycles, cost of reinsurance and the Middle East
In the course of the year, concerns over the rising cost of regulation with impending Solvency II have been heard, even by Ferma’s Peter Von Dekker, as a cost that is ultimately likely to be absorbed by consumers.
An audience with: Julian James, CII president
Next year sees the Chartered Insurance Institute celebrate the centenary of its being granted a Royal Charter. But far from sitting back and reflecting on past glories, the CII is determined to use its anniversary year to tackle the big issues set to…
Imperial Consultants gains accreditation for in-house claims course
Property claims validation firm Imperial Consultants has gained accreditation from the CII for its in-house claims technicians training course.
Career development: MA names new standards manager
The Lloyd’s Market Association has appointed Ben Baker to the role of professional standards manager, as it prepares to launch its new training academy.
Underwriting Service Awards 2011
The second annual Underwriting Service Awards ceremony took place at the Oval cricket ground, London, with more than 250 underwriters in attendance. The winners were determined by the feedback and views of intermediaries, who place risks on behalf of…
Career development: Allianz employees gain CII qualifications
Allianz staff have received the results of their Chartered Insurance Institute examinations, with 78% of employees achieving passing grades.
Investing in the Profession: Marsh first Manx broker to gain certification
The Isle of Man arm of Marsh has become the first Manx broker to achieve chartered status.
Interview - Don Clarke: Ready for the reforms
Incoming Foil president Don Clarke is all set to tackle the challenges ahead as he prepares to lead insurance lawyers through legal reform not seen in generations.
Willis Networks awarded CII title
Willis Networks has been awarded the CII’s Chartered Insurance Brokers title.
Marsh first Manx chartered broker
Marsh has become the first Manx insurance broker to achieve chartered insurance broker status from the Chartered Insurance Institute.