Training
Una Conference 2019: Insurance sector ripe for Uber-level disruption, warns Tim Ryan
The executive chairman of the Una Alliance told conference attendees that they need to ensure they understand changing buying decisions and new types of consumer.
Nearly half of brokers unaware of SMCR, research finds
Senior Management and Certification Regime (SMCR) will apply to insurance intermediaries from 9 December 2019.
Blog: Supporting employees’ mental health and wellbeing
Diana Salmon, wellbeing manager at Allianz, explains how employers can best support their staff.
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.
Ofsted finds shortcomings in Wiser Academy's apprenticeship scheme
Wiser Academy CEO welcomes feedback and says changes will be implemented by the end of this month.
Ecclesiastical launches social media training for brokers
New offering was created in response to research revealing gap in knowledge and lack of confidence preventing brokers from using social media for business purposes.
CII and the University of the West of England launch post grad qualification
Course completion will shorten the journey for the CII’s qualifications, such as ACII.
Revealed: UK Broker Awards shortlist
Find out who is in the running to win a trophy at The Brewery on 13 September.
Commercial Express launches broker training hub
The portal is available online and covers a variety of topics in addition to offering CPD points.
NIG extends broker training programme with new courses
The insurer said Connect for Brokers is designed to help brokers build a customer-centric culture across their organisation.
Wiser Academy launches heavily subsidised training programme for brokers
New Kick-Start offering comes with 90% government funding.
NIG stakes claim for market first with new broker apprenticeship scheme
Provider states it is first to launch since government policy changed in August.
CII launches apprenticeships programme
The Aspire programme has been developed to offer purpose-built and standardised training and access to funding.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning look at the top stories in a week with a somewhat different feel to it.
Quizzical questions: 27 April 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Axa launches Broker Future training programme
The scheme will see trainees attend seminars in Paris along with the winner of Broker Apprentice.
Broking success: Marc Loud, Park Insurance
All the fun of the fair: Park Insurance’s partner Marc Loud explains how his firm, as well as writing more traditional lines, also works with circuses, fairgrounds, theme parks, barbershops and lap dancing bars
CII opens new generation programme for applications
Deadline for applicants is 4 August.
Insurance Cares: Insurance training academy launched
The academy is set up by director of broker Prospero to help disabled and disadvantaged people get into the insurance sector.
CII gazes into the future of commercial broking
Standards body says value-added services are key to broking’s success
CII calls for applicants to New Generation Groups
Deadline to enter year-long 2016/2017 programme is 5 August.
CII survey shows skills shortage in UK general insurance
The skills shortage in UK general insurance has worsened - with figures from the Chartered Insurance Institute showing four out of five companies are struggling to get the expertise they need.
RSA launches training programme for brokers
Programme to provide management training for future leaders.
CII opens for applications to New Generation programme
Deadline to enter year-long 2015/2016 programme is 7 August.