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AT FAnews Magazine-Online and The Insurance Apprentice (TIA) we are passionate about empowering, elevating and educating everyone about all things insurance and financial services... After each season of The Insurance Apprentice (TIA) we put out a magazine aimed at scholars, students, learners and people who just started working. Great topics - all relevant to this group of people, and we also include some study directions and suggestions. The articles come from our sponsors of the specific season. If you want to see what we do or you you want to share this to anyone you believe might benefit from it, feel free to visit https://lnkd.in/gTnYNZr and you will find the digital version under each season. We are finalising Season 10's magazine and we have actually not included much on learnership in the past, so this is something I thing is fairly critical becuase if someone reads this magazine, and they feel that there is actually something about the industry they like, we surely want them to have options right? And learnerships are most certainly a good option.... So here goes, and normally we would only accomodate the sponsors/partners of the specific season, but because the goal is alot bigger here, I would like to list as many possibilities as possible. Please spam me with options (via email): I will need company name and the contact detail - name, email address and whatever else you want to give me around internships. And if you want a copy or three of the printed magazine, please also let me know. There is a time limit on this 'offer', so please send it now? Rianet@fanews.co.za We will be going to print middle of this week, so don't delay please. #Learnerships #shortterminsurance #nonlifeinsurance #careeropportunities #choosinginsurance #insurance #opportunities

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A student who got 8 CGPA is unhappy because another student got 9 CGPA. The student with 9 CGPA is unhappy because he/she is not placed in a Core Company. A student placed in a Core Company is unhappy because his colleague has more salary than him/her. The person having the highest salary in a company is unhappy because he/she has no time at all to enjoy their life with friends and family. This is what happens when you get trapped in the rat race. You are never happy. You become greedy. And you will never appreciate or be grateful for the life you have. Come out of the rat race. Have a LIFE. P.S. No one can make you happy until you are happy with yourself first. Agree? #worklifebalance #selfsatisfaction

Following last weeks communications on recent SQE1 results, As Chair of the Solicitor Trailblazer Group, I thought it useful to follow up with some key takeaways from the recent meeting with Kaplan. There is a lot of misinformation in the market and so hopefully you will find the below useful. There were 13 Apprentices affected by this error. The main misunderstanding is about the compensation, the way some of this has been reported has been misleading, Kaplan are offering £250 goodwill payment to all candidates who were incorrectly told they failed. Compensation for losses incurred by candidates will also be paid. Kaplan realise the error will have had a significant impact on the 175 candidates who were wrongly told they failed, and in different ways. Kaplan are encouraging candidates to contact them about their losses and the personal impact the issue has had on them including missed progression opportunities, mental health etc. They will be dealing with candidates on a case-by-case basis and there is a real commitment, to do what they can to put candidates back into the position they would have been in had this not occurred.   Kaplan would like to apologise to everyone, it’s a regretful situation and they hold their hands up to the mistake. There is also some confusion over the scaled scores. Kaplan will be publishing a further explanation on this.   The inaccuracy was entirely a calculation error as the raw scores were converted to scaled scores. It has been reported by some as a marking error, but this is incorrect, there is no doubt over the number of correct answers any of the candidates achieved. No one has had any amendments to the number of answers that they answered correctly. The explanation they are planning to publish will provide some reassurance on this.   Kaplan provided assurance this hasn’t happened before as scaled scores had not been used before. As importantly, it won’t happen again. The standard appeal window is open and will close at 5pm on Monday 29 April. Kaplan do not want students to feel they have to submit an appeal to gain reassurances about their result, but this has been triggered given this now constitutes as a new decision from the assessment board.   Kaplan have communicated clearly to the group of candidates who had registered for a space on the April SQE2 sitting, and has committed to find them a space if they wish to sit in April. The sitting will be free of charge and will also be free of risk. Kaplan’s attention will now go to the scope of the review. They would like the review to be broader and not just to focus on this particular issue but to look at their change management strategy as ultimately it was a change that caused this error and to prevent risk of future errors. We will add an update to the agenda at the next TBG meeting.

Insurance companies are starting to change and expand the way they recruit talent. My colleague Al Crook, Head of HR Business Partners, talks about Zurich North America’s apprenticeship program and bringing in new talent to the insurance industry. Read more from Business Insurance here: https://lnkd.in/gMKg8x_n #apprentices #insurance

"The insurance industry has to raise awareness and increase the knowledge of what insurance is all about" Our Chief Executive Officer, Mike Latham, was recently interviewed by Insurance Times to discuss the shortage of talent in the insurance industry. During the interview, Mike advocates showcasing the insurance industry as an appealing career choice to the younger generation, as well as highlighting Verlingue UK's own plans to bring in apprentices this year through a structured programme. Have a read through the interview - there are some surprising statistics reported! 📰 #InsuranceIndustry #FutureLeaders #Career

A student who achieved a 3.8 CGPA is unhappy because another student got a 4 CGPA. The student with the 4 CGPA is unhappy because they didn’t get placed in a core company. The student placed in a core company is unhappy because their colleague's salary is higher than theirs. The person with the highest salary in the company is unhappy because they have no time to enjoy life with friends and family. This is what happens when you get stuck in an endless rat race. You are never happy, and you never appreciate or feel grateful for your life. Step out of the rat race. Live your life with joy and freedom.

Insurance companies are starting to change and expand the way they recruit talent. My colleague Al Crook, Head of HR Business Partners, talks about Zurich North America’s apprenticeship program and bringing in new talent to the insurance industry. Read more from Business Insurance here: https://lnkd.in/gMKg8x_n #apprentices #insurance

September marks the start of a new chapter for many aspiring solicitors as they start their training contracts⭐️ I remember the excitement and nerves I felt starting mine exactly a year ago this week. It’s hard to believe how quickly the time has flown by! One year on, I’m thrilled with where I am, and I wouldn’t change a thing about my journey so far at Higgs LLP! Reflecting on the last year, here’s some advice I’d give to anyone starting a training contract: 1. Listen✨: The best learning often comes from simply listening, listen to those around you and soak it in like a sponge! Pay attention to the details in every meeting, conversation, and instruction. You'll gain invaluable insights and build a strong foundation of knowledge. Listening also shows respect and interest, which is essential when building relationships with your team and clients. 2. Ask questions❓: Never be afraid to ask questions, no matter how small or silly they might seem (no question is a stupid question!). Asking questions shows your interest and eagerness. 3. Take feedback in your stride📝: Feedback is given to help you improve, so take it on board and apply it. 4. Be organised🗂️: As a trainee, you’ll have a lot on your plate at times. Staying organised is key to managing your workload effectively. I find that keeping a prioritised to-do list and setting reminders in my diary helps me stay on top of things. 5. Add value📈: Wherever possible, look for opportunities to add value. Whether it’s drafting an email or preparing a letter before being asked, proactive steps can help move matters forward and show your initiative. Good luck to everyone starting their training contracts this September! And a special shoutout to the new trainees at Higgs LLP - I’m excited to see where your journeys take you! #TrainingContract #HiggsLLP #TraineeSolicitor #Law #ThisIsHiggs