Allianz implements new leadership programme
Allianz has enhanced its leadership programme by adding a new twist to the existing training programme. Leaders can choose between a variety of different and strategic themed workshops, such as innovation, operational effectiveness and market management. Each workshop programme starts with a one day event to introduce existing knowledge on the theme and sharing views and ideas of best practice. Course members are then tasked, during a four month period, to go out and spend time with other companies, outside the insurance industry to gain insights,... Lire la suite
UK companies more focusing on employees wellness to cut healthcare costs
UK companies need to invest more in training their HR teams and line managers to help them identify signs of stress in employees, according to the Aon – the UK’s leading insurance broker and employee risk management firm – speaking on National Stress Awareness Day 2009 on 4 November 2009. This will both promote wellness and productivity across the firm by helping staff return to work and cut healthcare costs through early intervention. Charlotte Bray, consultant for Aon Consulting and occupational health specialist, commented: “We’re beginning... Lire la suite
Willis Networks, a partnership between Willis Group Holdings, the global insurance broker, and local, independent brokers in the UK, today announced its first network member graduate of its Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation scheme. Willis Commercial Network (WCN) member Chris Harper, Insurer Relations Director of Berkeley Insurance Group, has successfully completed the CMI Level Seven accreditation through the Willis Networks training programme. He is now a CMI member and intends to continue the programme to become a Chartered Manager,... Lire la suite
Insurance training and consultancy provider Searchlight has launched a dedicated regulatory compliance support service. The new service is aimed at SME insurance providers looking for a flexible high-quality outsourced compliance support service on either a one-off or an ongoing basis. The new service is headed by Searchlight director Peter Farmer who explains: “We have found that many firms, particularly medium-sized firms, in particular, are increasingly aware that satisfying the FSA’s open-ended requirements requires a level of expertise... Lire la suite
AEGON workshops help advisers unlock personal protection opportunities Hightlights : AEGON are running seven personal protection workshops across the UK Interactive sessions designed to equip advisers with powerful sales and marketing techniques AEGON will be running a series of personal protection workshops across the country entitled ‘Opening Doors’ in October and November this year.[1] The workshops will help advisers to unlock the potential of their business and show them how taking a long-term view can help them develop their individual... Lire la suite
