People Costs and Risks
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People Costs and Risks
Research state of the broker nation: Professionalism and staff
In the third part of Post’s research sponsored by LV=, brokers share their views on career progression, diversity and succession planning within the industry. Brokers also discuss the value of apprenticeships and achieving chartered status.
Automation: Rise of the machines
A study placed underwriters near the top of a list of jobs most at risk of being phased out in favour of automated systems. But how real is the prospect of underwriters being replaced by machines, and should it be welcomed or feared? Download Post's article to find out.
Lloyd's and the London Market: Deepening the talent pool
The second part of the research asks what diversity means to Lloyd’s and the London Market and how can it attract young talent and people from outside the profession into insurance.
Making human intervention smart: Can man and machine ever work in perfect harmony?
Where does the successful adoption of electronic trading within insurance leave the trading relationship between underwriter and broker? This article highlights why new technology complements traditional methods and the importance of making any human intervention as smart as possible to add value.
Research state of the young insurer nation: Tomorrow's world
In the fourth and final section of this research project, Michèle Bacchus asks young insurer employees how they see the future of insurance and what they feel they can learn from the older generation.
Research state of the young insurer nation: Relationships
In the third section of the research, Michèle Bacchus looks at how the young employees see the relationship the insurance industry has with the government and the general public.
Research state of the young insurer nation: Life inside the industry
In the second part of the research, young employees tell Michèle Bacchus about their lives in the insurance industry and what motivates them.
Research state of the young insurer nation: Joining the industry
For Post’s first research project of 2016, Michèle Bacchus asks 52 young insurer employees why they joined the sector, where they think the industry is heading and whether they want to be a part of its future.
Insurance apprenticeships: You're hired!
A growing number of school leavers are choosing work over university and the insurance sector is capitalising on this wealth of much-needed young talent. This article studies how insurers can reap the benefits of apprenticeship schemes.
Insurance jobs: A game of snakes and ladders
Insurance employees need the right skillsets if they are to keep their jobs. Which roles offer the most potential for future success? Download Post's article to find out more.