Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
CII reports loss for 2020 due to "significant" pandemic impact
The professional body also saw a drop in membership numbers during the year.
Keith Richards to exit the CII
CII confirms it will recruit new chief membership officer in due course, as Richards is set to step down at the end of June.
Opinion: Reputation recovery
The Society of Insurance Broking’s Kevin Hancock explains that brokers must take a proactive role in rebuilding perceptions of insurance
Call for clarity on final rules amid FCA dual pricing extension
The regulator's plan to ban the loyalty penalty is met with approval from the industry, but some criticise the FCA's approach as firms still do not know what the final rules are.
Barriers to helping vulnerable customers highlighted
Insurance Care: CII members have revealed some of the difficulties they face when trying to help customers with additional needs.
Scheme developed to help women return to insurance
Nine insurers and brokers have created a cross-sector returners programme to encourage more “career break” women to return to the insurance industry.
IPT-threat level raised
The “soft target” tax is under threat amid economic uncertainty but the sector is still arguing for a cut or a freeze.
CII survey reveals impact of Covid-19 on mental health
Head Lines: Body publishes good practice guidelines after a majority of insurance professionals say they have struggled with their mental health during the pandemic.
Allianz teams up with Davies for broker apprentice programme
Allianz Insurance has launched a new training programme as part of a commitment to invest in the broker leaders of the future.
SMEs “disappointed” by way insurance firms handled Covid claims
CII survey highlights how trust in the profession slipped in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Covid-19: Experts concerned about financial resilience of brokers
Specialists outline worries for insurance space following FCA survey which showed 4,000 financial services firms are at risk, but Biba flags vaccine as a reason for hope.
CII says government can’t offer “zero failure” insurance regime
Body says higher taxation should provide a safety net to enable the country to avoid suffering.
Society of Insurance Broking warns of a "perfect storm" of challenges
The professional body says communication will be key to help brokers through the pandemic and hardening market.
Advisory forum created to help small businesses recover post pandemic
Seven industry figures have joined the forum which was launched by Peach Pi to collaborate on improving relationships with consumers and within the industry.
Trust in insurance sector plummets after BI case
The Financial Conduct Authority test case has seen a third of sector professionals believe faith in insurance has been “greatly reduced”.
CII launches insurance dementia guide
The good practice document highlights how insurance firms can help customers living with dementia.
PIB Risk Services gets Chartered status
The accreditation comes as several parts of the firm have rebranded as PIB Insurance Brokers.
Aon's Julie Page named as new CII president
Page takes over from NFU Mutual director Nick Turned, as Aston Lark's Peter Blanc is appointed as deputy president.
CII calls on sector to act now to avoid future FCA test cases
Body urges industry to work on product governance, improving advice processes and establishing an approach to pandemics.
The Society of Insurance Broking pledges to support broker recovery from Covid-19 impact
The society looks at the long-term financial and economic impact of the pandemic as it reveals its plans for the next year.
CII to sub-let office in Walkie Talkie
The body made the controversial move to Lombard Street from its historic Aldermanbury home in 2018.
Amanda Blanc replaces Tulloch as Aviva CEO
Maurice Tulloch has retired for family health reasons.
Park Insurance achieves Chartered status
The Bristol-based broker is the latest business to join the Chartered Insurance Institute scheme.
CII reports income rise for 2019
Organisation has also seen an increase in membership volumes.