Professionalism
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.
Marsh's UK operations awarded chartered status
Marsh's UK operations - which comprises 26 offices across the country - has been granted chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Digital: The debate goes viral
The first wave of Insurance Age’s debate on professionalism has proved a huge success with brokers, insurers, compliance specialists and experts across the industry sharing their thoughts.
Top 10 web hints and tips for general insurance brokers
The latest addition to Insurance Age's in-depth section on professionalism is a white paper from Ignition aimed at making sure general insurance brokers maximise the power of their online presence.
Digital part one: Getting prime location in the global village
Industry professionalism comes in many forms: endeavouring to give customers the best possible advice, continually looking to enhance sector knowledge and helping staff members develop their own broking careers, to name just a few elements.
Digital: Bridging the social media generational gap
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) could provide better training on digital technology, but is setting an excellent example for insurance companies around social media, according to insurance broker Paul Hine.
Video: insurance is not viewed in same light as other professions
The insurance industry needs to “elevate” itself in terms of professionalism, brokers claimed at Insurance Age's recent Broker Expo.
Stuart Reid defends chartered status and urges larger brokers to join CII
Stuart Reid, vice president of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and chair of its broking faculty, has called for a more united approach to chartered status.
Professionalism: McManus backed on chartered label
Brendan McManus’ comment that just “slapping on” the chartered label was not enough has been backed in Insurance Age’s professionalism debate.
Video: Does the public understand chartered broker status?
More work needs to be done to educate the general public about the value of chartered status, brokers argued at Insurance Age's recent Broker Expo.
McManus: slapping on chartered label not enough
Brendan McManus, chief executive officer at Giles Insurance Brokers, has expressed his concerns at brokers “just slapping on” the chartered label and claimed that he had seen evidence of chartered brokers behaving in a less professional manner than non…
Video: Do brokers value chartered status?
Chartered Insurance Broker status has been described as a "signal" of quality in the industry.
Professionalism: The industry could become a profession almost overnight
Chartered broker Roy Blackburn has commented that the insurance “industry” could become a profession almost overnight, although he doubts this will happen.
Chartered status: "Don't knock it until you've tried it"
An award-winning broker has praised chartered status for acting as a key "differentiator" when it comes to securing work in the market place.
Young insurance talent at all-time low, CII survey reveals
The quality of talent entering the insurance industry is at an all-time low, according to the latest Skills Survey from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Professionalism: Chartered status far more than a badge
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary CEO Amanda Blanc has argued that the chartered status is "far, far more than a simple badge".