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CII toughens rules for Chartered firms
The standards advice firms must meet to call themselves Chartered are set to get much tougher, as the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) embarks on a radical overhaul of the label.
CII apprenticeship guide to address insurance 'talent shortfall'
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has launched its definitive guide to hiring an apprentice to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (9 - 13 March).
Zurich Life CEO Gary Shaughnessy joins PFS board
Zurich Life chief executive Gary Shaughnessy has joined the board of the Personal Finance Society (PFS) as an adviser.
Advisers urged to address latent demand for advice
There is an increasing need to educate the public on the value of face-to-face professional financial advice, according to the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Zurich pushes sales staff to be QCF Level 4 qualified
Insurer Zurich is training its sales staff to obtain the same minimum qualification level as that required of the advisers they speak to.
Will AE really boost group protection?
Paul Avis challenges the orthodoxy that automatic enrolment will also boost group protection sales.
CII plans overhaul of corporate Chartered status
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has laid out its plans to overhaul the corporate Chartered status for firms, in a drive to achieve greater trust among consumers and raise standards across the profession.
CII: Advisers good at doing CPD but struggle to record it
Advisers are typically very good at doing their 35 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) or more but they are struggling to stay on top of recording it, according to the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
CII unveils new equality strategy
The board of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has approved a new equality strategy.
Data protection laws hamper fraud investigations - CII
Fraud investigations are being hindered by companies misusing the Data Protection Act to share data, according to the findings of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
CII adds level 4 protection to Cert CII qualification
The CII has added a level-4 protection module to its Cert CII (Health and Protection) qualification.
CII criticises government's apprenticeship reform
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has criticised the government's proposals for reform of apprenticeships and has published its own manifesto calling for a move away from "one-size-fits-all".
CII to consult on corporate chartered standards
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is reviewing the existing standards and eligibility criteria for corporate chartered titles (CCT) to ensure they continue to underpin customers' expectations of a chartered firm.
Chartered adviser numbers swell 24% on last year
The number of financial advisers with chartered status has increased 24% year on year, according to a document released by the Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII) today.
Brokerbility's Ashwin Mistry to become CII president in 2014
Ashwin Mistry is set to become president of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) in 2014.
CII report highlights insurers' role in protecting public interest
The general insurance sector has made major strides to improve its role in protecting the public interest, according to a new report by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Insurers look to big data for future
The insurance industry needs to adopt new ways of working in order to make sense of Big Data and remain competitive in future years.
CII issues equality and diversity good practice guidance
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a new equality and diversity good practice guide for members, employers and the insurance and financial services professions to raise awareness and encourage best practice.
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).
CII: FCA must give examples of 'good' practice
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) must provide the industry with examples of good practice, something that has been "missing" from regulatory correspondence to date, according to the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Ageas underwriting achieves chartered status
Ageas' underwriting division has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Market Views
The answer to long-term care funding issues is ongoing with the Dilnot review central to industry debate. The FSA has published final guidance stating a qualification in long-term care will not be required of independent intermediaries post-RDR - what...
Interview: Wayne Pontin of AMII
Wayne Pontin is a man on a mission - to broaden the appeal of the AMII to larger brokers while keeping hold of the smaller ones. Nicola Culley talks to the group's new head about his plans.
Market views - adviser training
There has been a significant increase in broker training of late; Tenet's CII accreditation and Partnership's sell-out, long-term care roadshows. And, it was only January when Amii launched a healthcare exam with the CII. Is the industry seeing a ramp...
