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Chubb first insurer to achieve Chartered status
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Chubb is the first insurer to be awarded Chartered Insurer status in the UK. The title has been awarded to the engine-room of Chubb’s underwriting operations, the Underwriting and Service Centre (USC) in Manchester, which provides technical underwriting support for Chubb’s existing commercial and financial lines businesses in the UK and Ireland.
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Chartered status is an exclusive title awarded by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) to firms which meet rigorous criteria relating to professionalism and capability.
Commenting on the award, Dr Alexander Scott, CEO of the CII said:
“Chartered Insurers must ensure employees acquire and retain the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver the highest quality advice. They must also work in an ethical manner that places clients’ interests at the heart of the advice they give and commit to a programme of continuous learning – CPD.
“There is clear evidence that achieving Chartered status enables firms to attract and retain the best staff. Talented professionals want to work for ambitious, principled organisations, and Chartered status is a clear indicator of the professional standing of a potential employer.”
Stuart Payne, Vice President and USC Manager said: “Our Underwriting and Service Centre has clear processes, structure and career paths. As a client-focused organisation, we recognise the need to offer our employees the support they need to be experts in their role and we will continue to take all steps necessary to empower our people to service our clients more effectively. Our partnership with CII will undoubtedly help us to achieve these aims.
“Chubb was the first company to win this award because its Underwriting Service Centre met all the Chartered requirements. Every member of the senior management team is professionally qualified; 100% of staff are members of the CII and professionally qualified at the appropriate level or working towards qualification. There is also detailed training and ongoing professional development in place for all staff and the centre complies with all regulatory requirements.”
Chubb is now keen to secure Chartered status for its UK and Ireland claims operation.
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The Professional Magazine Q2 2010
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Ernst and Young Top 10 Business Risk Report
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In today’s business environment, conditions remain challenging for many, and risk retains its position high on every organization’s agenda.
Businesses themselves are changing, which brings new risk horizons and, at the same time, they are grappling with the changes brought about by a post-downturn economy.
The ability to anticipate threats, respond and continually adapt is as critical a part of the risk management process as it ever has been.
Ernst and Young explore the challenges faced
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Insurance Institute of Manchester Annual Dinner 12th November 2010
The President of the Insurance Institute of Manchester Mr Norrie Erwin is delighted to announce that the Annual IIM Dinner will take place on Friday 12th November 2010 at the Palace Hotel, Manchester.
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Tickets
Tickets for the event are £75 per head, which will include a £5 donation to ‘the insurance charities’. We feel that this still represents outstanding value for money and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this prestigious event.
Demand for tickets always outstrips supply so we regret that we will be unable to accept any further requests after the deadline date of 13th August. You will be notified of your confirmed allocation by Friday 3rd September.
Once tickets have been allocated invoices will be promptly issued to you and you will then become immediately liable for the whole cost. We are unable to give refunds for unwanted tickets unless we are able to re-sell them for you, payment terms are 30 days
In order to book your place please complete the attached ticket application form and ensure that it is returned to the following address no later that the 13th August.
Stephanie Mayo – CII Dinner Secretary
Groupama Insurances
Groupama House
60 Spring Gardens
Manchester
M2 2BQ
Or email completed forms to: stephanie.mayo@groupama.co.uk
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CII BIBA Road Show Presentation Slides
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Presentation slides for the CII BIBA Road Show 2010 are now available to download.
Click DOWNLOAD to view.
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5-a-Side Football Tournament Results
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Hiscox proved victorious and are the Insurance Institute of Manchester Champions for 2010.
It was a closely fought final where County Insurance were just edged out by penalties and lost to Hiscox.
From the quarterfinal stage all the games were close, with more than twice as many penalty shoot outs as last year.
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Manchester Insurance Awards 2010 - Call for Entries
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Call for Entries
The Manchester Insurance Awards recognise local contributions to the Manchester Insurance Market and emphasise professionalism and ethical practices in the region.
Has your team excelled this year? Demonstrated excellence? Been innovative?
If the answer is YES! Why not enter your organsiation in for an award that is recognised both locally and nationally. Now in their third year the awards are going from strength to strength.
Entries are now open for the following categories:
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• President's Award for Outstanding Achievement
• General Broker of the Year Award
• Service Provider of the Year Award
• Training and Development Award
• Underwriting Initiative of the Year Award
• Claims Initiative of the Year Award
A completed application form and a 1000 word written statement are required for all entries.
Visit MIA 2010 at www.iim-manchester.co.uk for more information or click for an application form.
Venue: The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
Date: 23 September 2010
Time: 12:00pm
Cost: £50 per person
Compere: Gerry Loughney FCII FCILA
Speaker: Barry Smith, CEO Fortis UK
Closing date for entries is 13 August 2010.
Book a table
Tickets are available at a cost of £50 per person with a maximum number of persons of 10 per table.
For further information or to book your ticket please contact Gareth Jones on 07501 257 153, gareth.jones@cii.co.uk or Francesca Snell on 0161 212 1390, lii.manchester@cii.co.uk
In aid of the Insurance Charities.
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IIM Celebrates Jubilee Prize Winners for 2009/10
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The Insurance Institute of Manchester recently held its annual prize giving ceremony at the Midland Hotel Manchester. The annual ceremony celebrates success and recognises the achievements of CII students over the last twelve months.
Education Secretary, Paul Heathcote commented, “CII examinations and qualifications have never been as relevant they are today and remain a benchmark of professionalism within the industry. We are delighted to be able to recognise and reward outstanding performance in the CII examinations by members of the Insurance institute of Manchester”
The Lord Mayor of Manchester, Alison Firth, and IIM President, Norrie Erwin presented a number of prizes and certificates to students on the day ranging from youngest person to complete the Advanced Diploma to best performance in Insurance Broking and Liability. Congratulations to the following winners....
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Best performance in completing the ACII (Advanced Diploma) - Claire Ault, Griffiths & Armour
Youngest person to complete the ACII (Advanced Diploma) - Steve Campbell, Allianz
Best performance in completing the Dip CII (Diploma)- Andrew Threlfall, Allianz
Youngest person to complete the Dip CII (Diploma)-Andrew Threlfall, Allianz
Best performance in Cert CII - Andrew Clifton, Swinton
Insurance Broking - Carolyn Savage, Cobra
Liability - Andrew Threlfall, Allianz
Claims Management - Gemma Taylor, Royal & SunAlliance
Property - James Grantham, Bluefin
Risk & Regulation - Adam Harper, Allianz
Motor - James Ellis, Chubb
Thank you to our sponsors - Aviva, Chubb, BFS Solutions, Allianz, PI Protect, Cunningham Lindsay, Carole Nash
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CPD Lunchtime Lecture Slides 19 May 2010
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The Financial Ombudsman presentation slides are now available to be viewed.
If you missed the IIM CPD lecture on 19 May, the notes from the presentation can be viewed by clicking DOWNLOAD
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The Professional Magazine Q1 2010
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