Apprenticeships
NIG stakes claim for market first with new broker apprenticeship scheme
Provider states it is first to launch since government policy changed in August.
BGL targeting 200 apprentices for new academy
Recruits to range from school leavers to degree holders.
Broking success: Marc Loud, Park Insurance
All the fun of the fair: Park Insurance’s partner Marc Loud explains how his firm, as well as writing more traditional lines, also works with circuses, fairgrounds, theme parks, barbershops and lap dancing bars
Regional review: Romford
Specialist market: The Romford area is home to many specialist brokers and traditional local players, but is its proximity to London a help or a hindrance?
Be Wiser to recruit 200 in Swindon
The broker said staff numbers at the branch have gone from zero to 100 in its first year.
Towergate Underwriting's Alex Fletton reviews 2016 and looks ahead to 2017
The firm's head of personal lines on loyalty, wanting to work in insurance, commuting and renewal pricing transparency.
Autonet to expand in affinity, home and SME
MD Ian Donaldson says broker will add over 200 jobs in the next two years.
Government proposes apprenticeship levy
Employers with a £3m plus wage bill could be liable to pay a 0.5% levy.
Insurance industry awaits apprentice levy update
CII welcomes Robert Halfon’s appointment as government minister.
Brightside launches apprenticeship scheme
Six candidates to join broker's head office near Bristol.
CII proposes apprenticeship levy scheme
Professional body offers to act as “broker” for buddy scheme to enable large firms to use some of their levy outside of their company.
Expertise from A-Z: Knowledge is power
Continuing professional development is increasingly important, and qualifications and chartered status can help firms shine brighter.
51 brokers accepted to Allianz 2015 scholarship programme
CII Diploma course is now in its fourth year.
Insurance industry launches new framework for apprenticeships
The guidelines have been drawn up by the likes of Biba, the CII and ABI.
CII launches apprenticeship guide
Organisation says apprenticeships are key to attract new talent to the industry.
Allianz 2015 scholarship programme open to brokers
Fifty places available for course which begins in May.
Xuber confirms trainee scheme
New schemes follows successful pilot programme.
Marsh launches apprentice programme
Initial training to last two years.
Aon at forefront of apprenticeship launch
Project also brings together the CII, the ABI and Biba.
Barbican launches new insurance academy
Barbican Insurance Group has launched a new talent and development initiative, the Barbican Insurance Academy.
CII launches apprenticeships manifesto
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has issued a new manifesto on the future of apprenticeships in insurance and financial services.
Axa launches national apprenticeship scheme in Bolton
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched a national apprenticeship scheme to run across its regional branch network.
CII unveils apprenticeship ambassadors
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has selected four apprentices to work as apprenticeship ambassadors across England.
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.