Professionalism
The advantage of chartered status
Chartered status is a differentiator and lets customers and clients know you have a committment to training, development and professionalism, says Steve Jenkins
Chartered status is "nothing more than a logo"
Chartered status has had no discernible effect on the overall quality of UK insurance brokers, one industry insider has claimed.
First chartered broker for Staffordshire
Howell Shone has been awarded chartered status.
Professionalism: Chartered status not a silver bullet
This week’s video on Insurance Age saw Juliet Williams of Insure4biz.com explain why she was proud that her firm had achieved chartered status.
Professionalism: How do you feel about your firm's stance on chartered status?
In the final part of the three interview series, Juliet Williams, associate director at insure4biz.com, discusses how she uses digital media to promote the broker's chartered status.
Chartered status under-promoted on websites, says Axa
A review of UK Chartered Broker websites commissioned by Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary found that many brokers were not promoting their Chartered status adequately.
Professionalism: public surprised by lack of industry qualifications
Stuart Hulbert, director at Brents Insurance, has shared his thoughts on professionalism in our LinkedIn discussion and revealed that clients are often surprised to find that brokers can arrange cover without passing any qualifications.
Chartered status: where does it come from?
The idea of a company or institution being chartered holds a lot of clout, deriving as it does from the concept of a Royal Charter.
Chartered status helps "tip the scales" for new business
Securing chartered status can help "tip the scales" in favour of winning and retaining new business.
The final steps of the Chartered Insurance Brokers application process
So you have met the Chartered Insurance Institute's (CII) definition of an insurance broker.
Economic strife blamed for not pursuing chartered status
The weak economy has been cited as a factor for not pursuing chartered status, according to an online discussion.
CII accredits Chartis' Multinational Broker Academy
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has accredited Chartis' Multinational Broker Academy for its commitment to "continuing professional development".
Video: Is chartered advice more valued?
Advice given by chartered individuals is more valued and trusted than that given by non-chartered individuals, says Grant Scott, distribution and marketing director at Cowens Survival Capability.
Ageas underwriting division wins chartered status
The underwriting division of Ageas Insurance has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Editor’s letter - October 2012
“In my opinion professionalism should be the loudest debate among brokers today”
Don't be the last to the party
You will all have seen the new Professionalism website Insurance Age launched this week.
New Professionalism portal launched
Insurance Age has launched its new Professionalism section to deliver the ultimate platform for the industry to debate all the issues in the campaign for excellence in general insurance broking.
White paper: A new approach to financial regulation - embedding professionalism
The UK's financial regulatory landscape is changing. In the wake of the financial crisis and following the formation of the coalition, the government has committed itself to disbanding the FSA and giving more power to the Bank of England.
Professionalism
Throughout 2013 Insurance Age ran a campaign to shine a light on the levels of professionalism in the general insurance broking community.
White paper: Axa chartered broker additional benefits
Ever wondered what extra benefits may be available from insurers if you were to journey on the road to chartered status?
White paper: Guidance on applying for corporate chartered status
The Chartered Insurance Institute's (CII) document, Guidance on applying for corporate chartered status, is a key publication for any broker thinking of pursuing the path to chartered status.
Video: Insurance Age meets Cowens
Insurance Age travelled to Mansfield to meet the management and key staff of Cowens Survival Capability.
The first steps to chartered broker status for firms
Amid an ever-competitive market and challenging trading conditions, securing Chartered Insurance Broker status could be the ticket firms need to get ahead of the market.
Chartered in the valleys – a personal view
There are numerous reasons to consider applying for chartered status, according to John Moore, chairman of Welsh chartered broker Thomas, Carroll Group.