Professionalism
PRA urges industry to improve disclosure mechanisms
Regulator used a Dear CEO letter to raise concerns about whether staff feel able to speak up about poor practices and unidentified risks within their firms.
Market “appalled” by revelations made during Gallagher/Ardonagh staff poaching trial
Experts are concerned about the case's impact on the reputation of insurance. Nawaf Hasan has also requested an apology from Gallagher after "fat complicated arab" comments.
Judge slams insulting religious references in Gallagher and Ardonagh case
Staff poaching claims brought against Ardonagh were dismissed in Friday’s judgment but one case of solicitation was upheld.
Ardonagh staff poaching claims dismissed in court
Gallagher has agreed to pay £3.1m towards the defendants' costs.
Customers value professionalism above all, finds survey
GRP survey highlights that customers choose brokers based on professionalism and recommendation.
CII commits to mental health agenda with Inside Out Leadership Charter
Organisation has committed to specific principles involving mental health such as talking about mental health and well being at board meetings at least twice per annum.
Lloyd’s seeks to modernise as it reveals first Future at Lloyd’s Blueprint
Market unveils modernisation strategy and aims to build the most advanced insurance marketplace in the world.
Biba commits to raising awareness of new inclusion data collection toolkit
Promise was made by Biba's CEO, Steve White, at an event at the Dive In festival, days after Inclusion@Lloyd’s launched its toolkit.
Inclusion@Lloyd’s launches data collection toolkit
The Dive In Festival organiser says the toolkit examines the context and strategy for collecting data on the road to more diverse and inclusive workplaces.
Sexism at Lloyd’s: “Some way to go” to equality
Experts welcome the culture survey and suggest change is “badly” needed to tackle “deep-rooted cultures and complexities”.
CII masters degree available remotely
The MSc in Insurance and Sustainable Risk can now be completed from anywhere in the world.
Guy Carpenter boss fired over sexually suggestive email - reports
As well as this employment change two of the VP’s colleagues have faced severe internal penalties.
CII launches personal lines training course
Anyone can sign up to the free four-week long online course and the body has developed an e-mentoring programme for members.
Brokers must transform to evade threat of AI - report
Publication suggests that brokers who rely on their paperwork skills or only act as a go-between the client and underwriter will be challenged by AI solutions.
CII seeks fresh talent for New Generation group
The professional body has a specialist group for broking and the deadline for applications is 9 August.
Lloyd's hit with further sexism claims
The market is currently in the process of a cultural overhaul but still finding itself under attack.
The Society of Insurance Broking issues guidance for members
The CII-led society has published guides on the dark web and smart water and is also set to participate in the Biba conference this May.
Wiser Academy launches heavily subsidised training programme for brokers
New Kick-Start offering comes with 90% government funding.
Broker Expo: Insurance should appeal to millennials, says Sian Fisher
The CII CEO urges brokers to focus on professionalism and look for talent in new areas.
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New SIB leader Liz Foster issues chartered rallying cry for brokers
Society’s MD keen for greater engagement with the broking community.
News analysis: Chartered status: Is it worth it?
As the CII ponders the future of Chartered status, an Insurance Age poll reveals what consumers think of it
MGAA: "Chartered status for MGAs will benefit brokers"
But MGAA chair Charles Manchester questions how many MGAs would go for the accreditation.
CII targeting December 2018 for chartered MGA status
Process involves Privy Council and member approval.