Professionalism
Chartered being pushed by consumers
Kate Brooks, underwriting training manager at Ecclesiastical, has added to the professionalism debate stating that chartered status is something society is rightly demanding of the insurance industry.
Professionalism: Insurers must support brokers to become chartered
Zurich believes it is important for both insurers and brokers to pursue chartered status as it helps to “drive higher standards”.
Insurer view: Ditch the "old-boys' network" and get professional
Hiscox believes that brokers should stop relying on the "old boys' network" and instead strive for professionalism by securing chartered status.
Editor’s letter - March 2013
“Every voice deserves to be heard. The debate is too important for an unhinged or skewed diatribe”
Insurers split over value of chartered status
Insurance Age survey shows a plethora of views on the need for brokers to gain chartered status and the best ways to demonstrate professionalism
Willis secures Chartered broker status
Willis has been awarded Chartered insurance broker status for its UK business.
Professionalism is crucial ingredient for enhanced benefits
Neil Clutterbuck, director of underwriting and technical at Allianz, has revealed that increased professionalism is part of a cocktail that could lead to enhanced products and benefits for brokers from the insurer.
Corporate Underinsurance: Solving the problems
Underinsurance is a common problem and a collaborative approach is needed to stamp out an issue that has gone unresolved for too long
Professionalism: insurers need to regain public trust
It is insurers, not brokers, who should be striving to become more professional to regain the public’s trust, according to an online discussion.
Insurer view: Chartered status helps us "stand out"
Sterling Insurance believes chartered status has proved that small companies can stand out from the crowd.
TEn adds Sykes as training manager in chartered push
TEn Insurance has appointed Paul Sykes as training manager as part of its drive towards chartered status.
Axa dedicated to gaining public trust through professionalism
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has made a commitment to promoting chartered status because it can help the industry regain the trust of consumers, according to the provider’s responses to the recent Insurance Age chartered status survey.
Professionalism: Insurance Age throws down the gauntlet
Today on Insurance Age we have launched the latest section of our Professionalism campaign to turn up the heat on insurers and challenge them to prove they deliver on what they say they believe.
Tempo gains chartered status
Tempo Underwriting has been awarded corporate chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Social media 'wrong platform' for promoting chartered status
There needs to be more “shouting” about chartered status to make it worthwhile for brokers, according to Jon Newall, principal at Lockyer Insurance.
Professionalism: Promoting chartered status online can help win business
Digital technology can hold huge benefits for brokers, especially when they have chartered status to promote, a marketing expert has said.
ECIC wins chartered insurer status
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Professionalism: Brokers failing to reap benefits of mobile technology
The majority of insurance brokers are “clearly” not well-versed on the merits and trading importance of the internet, according to online commentators.
Professionalism: Digital as your shop window
Craig Freeman, director of digital services at brandformula has revealed that he has seen a “huge sea change” in the way brokers engage with social media although he is yet to experience chartered brokers using it to promote their status.
Stuck in the middle
Broking is neither a profession nor a financial service, argues James Sharp
Allianz opens doors to chartered brokers
Allianz has confirmed that it will start taking applications next week for its Commercial Scholarship Programme, designed to support staff at chartered brokers achieve their CII Diploma in Insurance.
Biba granted CPD accreditation from CII
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has received Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Digital part two: Time to maximise the benefits
Insurance brokers are now well-versed on the merits and trading importance of the internet. Yet, according to a recent technology survey, many are still failing to maximise the benefits and opportunities that an online presence can bring.
Digital: Don't fall foul of FSA regulations
Brokers should ensure that their social media strategy is "clear, fair and not misleading" while pursuing a digital communication strategy.