The insurance industry is facing several challenges and changes that require a highly skilled workforce. By investing in their employees' learning and development insurance firms can remain competitive. In this article we offer 5 benefits to upskilling employees.
Learning and Development
What Cyber Risks Pose the Biggest Threats to Businesses in 2023?
Cyber-attacks have been increasing in frequency, scale, and sophistication in recent years, in turn creating an increase in demand for cyber insurance. This article examines what the biggest threats are and looks at how firms can mitigate the risk of them affecting their business.
MGAA and Searchlight Partner Up To Deliver DE&I Education Programme To Members
Working with Searchlight and UKGI's HR consultants, The MGAA has recently enhanced its Membership Benefits proposition by launching a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) training programme for all MGAA members.
Combating Cyber Risks for Remote Workers
Aon's latest Global Market Insights Report suggests that remote working can make employees more susceptible to cyber-attacks and highlights the need for heightened cyber security measures. What steps can insurance companies take to safeguard their remote workforce from cyber threats?
How Will Training Evolve Under the New Consumer Duty?
Training has already come a long way in recent years, but how is the shift in focus to consumer outcomes, under the new Consumer Duty, likely to affect learning and development going forward?
Course Completions are Changing on the Development Zone
Following feedback from our users, we’re updating the way course completions are recognised on the new Development Zone platform.
How Apprenticeships Can Create the Next Generation of Insurance Professionals
Apprenticeships in the insurance industry have emerged to attract, train, and retain the next generation of insurance professionals. With 78% of employers reporting that apprenticeships improved their productivity, how can an apprenticeship programme benefit your firm?
3 Ways CPD Can Help You Advance Your Career in the Insurance Industry
As an individual involved in insurance distribution, you have an ongoing responsibility to keep developing your skills and expanding your knowledge to ensure the best outcomes for customers. However, as well as being a regulatory requirement, CPD offers you a chance to develop new skills and knowledge. How can CPD benefit your career prospects?
Micro vs. Macro Learning: What’s the Difference?
Most people will have come across the terms, “micro” and “macro” learning, but what is the difference? This article examines how these training structures can improve the learner journey.