Professionalism
Expertise in Action: Broker: Sharper focus
Combining a generalist approach with specialist knowledge is essential for insurers seeking to differentiate themselves from the competition.
CII launches consultation into chartered status standards
Industry body aiming to update chartered requirements.
More than 50% of GI firms suffering skills shortages
Survey highlights "dearth in technical skills" despite annual improvement.
LMA Academy gets CII accreditation
The LMA Academy, the professional training and development programme managed and run by the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA), has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Alan Boswell wins chartered status as GWP passes £50m
Alan Boswell Group has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Be Wiser adds 15 to undergraduate scheme
Be Wiser Insurance has taken on 15 new students to its Surestart undergraduate career scheme.
Miller achieves chartered status
Miller has been awarded chartered insurance broker status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Professionalism in focus - the insurer view
In the final part of our video series, Alasdair Stewart, client marketing and communications director at Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary, gives the insurer’s view on professionalism.
Saffron awarded chartered status
Saffron Insurance has been awarded chartered status for its commercial division.
Professionalism in focus - the institute's view
In the second of our concluding three-part video series, Steve Jenkins, director of financial services and insurance markets at the CII, gives the institute’s view.
Professionalism in focus – the broker view
The first episode in our three-video package sees Peter Blanc, chief executive at Oval share his thoughts on professionalism in the broking industry.
False pride
Insurance workers are proudest of their industry, according to research which shows that 90% of insurance professionals surveyed feel proud to work in the market.
Professionalism roundtable: The summary
The professionalism roundtable debate, which was attended by a line-up of top industry figures, threw up a host of interesting views on the issue.
Ecclesiastical achieves chartered status
Ecclesiastical has been awarded chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for its UK operations.
Roundtable (part 4): Is chartered status too exclusive and expensive?
In the fourth part of our roundtable debate on professionalism our experts discuss whether chartered status should be an exclusive club and whether attaining it is too expensive for a one-man-band
Roundtable (part 3): Can you be professional without charging a fee?
In the third of our roundtable debates on professionalism, our experts discuss fees, transparency and how to attract young talent to the broking profession
Roundtable (part 2): Is chartered status necessary to be seen as professional?
In the second of four roundtable debates on professionalism, our panel of industry experts discuss whether chartered status is everything its cracked up to be?
Roundtable (part 1): What does professionalism look like?
In the first of four roundtable debates, our panel of experts discuss what professionalism looks like in action.
Client view: What makes a professional broker?
A plethora of opinions have been raised as to what makes a good broker in the eyes of the all-important client.
CII launches apprenticeships manifesto
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has issued a new manifesto on the future of apprenticeships in insurance and financial services.
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Pros & Cons
Qualifications aren’t the be-all and end-all when it comes to professionalism – training, working together and sharing knowledge across the industry are equally important.
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Testing, testing
Testing, testing
Professionalism in action
Insurance Age has hosted a roundtable with experts from across the insurance industry as part of our on-going campaign about professionalism.
MRIB awarded chartered status
MRIB has announced that it has been awarded the Chartered Insurance Brokers title by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).