Crawford signs Aldermanbury Declaration
Amy Ellis Postonline
The Declaration, which was launcehd by the Chartered Insurance Institute on 4 March, is based on eight key principles and aims to raise standards in the general insurance sector through a commitment to a common industry framework which promotes professionalism.
Benedict Burke, chief executive officer at Crawford, UK & Ireland and a member of the Taskforce behind the declaration, said: “I anticipate the principles embedded within the Declaration will encourage the many progressive companies in the general insurance sector to commit to the framework which has now been established.
"Investing in our people and attracting new blood to the industry has never been more important as we build trust with the consumer and a culture of professionalism will assist us in fully harnessing this talent.”
He added: “Crawford will be working hard over the coming months and years to ensure that these principles are enthusiastically embraced by the business. Many of them are already indeed part of the way Crawford conducts its business.”
Do you believe the Aldermanbury Declaration is a good move for the industry?
Join in our live online webinar this Wednesday, 11 March at 3.30 adn post questions live to our panel and vote in a series of related polls.
The Panel:
Barry Smith, taskforce chair and CEO of Fortis UK
Eric Galbraith, CEO, Biba
Amanda Blanc, deputy chief executive, Towergate
Chris Hanks, commercial manager, Allianz
Chair: Ant Gould, group editor in chief, Post
The Declaration, which was launcehd by the Chartered Insurance Institute on 4 March, is based on eight key principles and aims to raise standards in the general insurance sector through a commitment to a common industry framework which promotes professionalism.
Benedict Burke, chief executive officer at Crawford, UK & Ireland and a member of the Taskforce behind the declaration, said: “I anticipate the principles embedded within the Declaration will encourage the many progressive companies in the general insurance sector to commit to the framework which has now been established.
"Investing in our people and attracting new blood to the industry has never been more important as we build trust with the consumer and a culture of professionalism will assist us in fully harnessing this talent.”
He added: “Crawford will be working hard over the coming months and years to ensure that these principles are enthusiastically embraced by the business. Many of them are already indeed part of the way Crawford conducts its business.”
Do you believe the Aldermanbury Declaration is a good move for the industry?
Join in our live online webinar this Wednesday, 11 March at 3.30 adn post questions live to our panel and vote in a series of related polls.
The Panel:
Barry Smith, taskforce chair and CEO of Fortis UK
Eric Galbraith, CEO, Biba
Amanda Blanc, deputy chief executive, Towergate
Chris Hanks, commercial manager, Allianz
Chair: Ant Gould, group editor in chief, Post
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