UK: CII TO LAUNCH ONLINE TEST FOR INSURERS
Article Abstract:
An interactive online introductory test is being launched by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the general insurance industry. An all-in-one online training package will be made available for foundation insurance test (FIT) students, with the Fitness Trainer programme downloaded from the www.ciitt.co.uk training site. A multi-user corporate version is also offered, with the CII aiming to meet market demands for technology-based assessment and learning products. The CII aims to enhance industry standards, with the test providing a base for the minimum insurance knowledge requirements.
Publication Name: Financial Adviser
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0953-5276
Year: 2001
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
UK: BUSINESS GROWTH FOR INSURERS AND BANKS
Article Abstract:
A survey of 123 financial services firms for the last quarter by the Confederation of British Industry and PricewaterhouseCoopers showed that business increased for insurers and banks while other sectors, such as finance houses and fund managers, saw a decline in business volumes. Most sectors expect a fall in profitability over the coming three months, but general insurers expect the recent growth of their business to be maintained. The expansion of e-business has been slower than expected, with doubts about security standards being expressed by 31% of those questioned.
Publication Name: Financial Adviser
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0953-5276
Year: 2001
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
UK: MAJOR INSURERS HELD BACK FROM GOING ONLINE
Article Abstract:
Major UK insurers are not fully exploiting the Internet due to a combination of product complexity, regulation and legacy issues. The survey by the Association of British Insurers found other barriers such as paper signatures, regulatory restrictions, security risks and the cost of online development. Some 96% of those with a website use it for providing information but less than half use it for direct selling. Only 11% of commercial insurers were writing business online. The use of the Internet was greater in the personal lines and the life insurance sector.
Publication Name: Financial Adviser
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0953-5276
Year: 2000
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: UK: CONFLICT OVER CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE. UK: SCOTTISH EQUITABLE & STANDARD LIFE DROP AXA. UK: STANDARD LIFE HEALTHCARE HAS NEW PLAN
- Abstracts: FRANCE: PANEL INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES OPUSNET. FRANCE: SHOPI'S CARD HAS ARRIVED
- Abstracts: SLOVAKIA: NEUSIEDLER TAKES STAKE IN SCP. AUSTRIA: FIRE AT NEUSIEDLER. AUSTRIA: CAUSE OF NEUSIEDLER FIRE
- Abstracts: UK: CIS launches defined contribution pensions. UK: SA TO JOIN PENSIONS BUSINESS PANEL. UK: M&S PROVIDE PENSIONS TO TRADE ASSOCIATION
- Abstracts: CHINA: ACTIVITIES OF SITHE CHINA. Canada: A new power station for Hydro Quebec. FRANCE: EDF FOCUSES ON OVERSEAS