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New IASG President Appointed
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At IASG's AGM held at the Mitchell Library on 22nd April , Jim Rennie of LV=Broker was appointed President of the Society for 2010-2011 in succession to Maureen Noon......................
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If you would like to read more about Jim, please click on ther underrnoted link:-
www.ifsdglasgow.co.uk/spotlight-jim-rennie.aspx
This profile was created earlier in the year for Scottish Enterprise's International Financial Services District (IFSD) e-zine. IASG is closely associated with SE and the ongoing development of the IFSD in Glasgow.
A full list of IASG Council members for 2010-2011 can be viewed in the 'About Us' section of the website.
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'Talking Business - The Art of Vocal Communication'
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IASG is in discussion with The Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama (RSAMD) with a view to setting a series of exclusive courses for members during 2010-2011, under the banner of 'Talking Business - The Art of Vocal Communication' ....................
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President Jim Rennie commented: ' In continuiing to explore new ways of adding value for our membership, IASG sees this new and exciting educational offering as introducing a contemporary approach to vocal projection, public speaking, presentation skills etc delivered by professionals at the Drama Dept at The RSAMD'
IASG is currently looking and funding and suitable dates but in the meantime please have a look at the attached PDF of the RSAMD's 'Talking Business' brochure by clicking on 'Download'. Please ignore the reference to pricing as this has not yet been decided as far as exclusive IASG courses are concerned.
If you would like to register interest in attending one of the courses, please contact Tom Torrance by email at: torrance@btinternet.com
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IASG Diploma Ceremony - March 2010
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President Maureen Noon and Angus Fraser, Education Secretary, presented IASG Diplomas to a selection of student members in recognition of recent sucess in CII examinations at a ceremony held at The Mitchell Libary on 18th March 2010.
A full size image can be viewed in the 'About Us - Photo Gallery' section of the website.
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Internet Privacy - some thoughts within the recruitment sector from Hilary Roberts of HR Consultancy ...................................
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INTERNET PRIVACY AND RELATED ISSUES
When you have a vacancy to fill in your department, what’s the usual process?
1. Get sign-off from HR?
2. Advertise the role?
3. Wade through the applications?
4. Check potential candidates on Google, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn?
Since the arrival of social networking sites, people are surprisingly willing to share their thoughts, experiences and details of their lives with millions of strangers worldwide.
When you're an employer looking for candidates, this can be enlightening, not to mention occasionally hilarious. When you’re the candidate, it can mean missing out on a role that might otherwise have been yours.
While there aren't yet any statistics showing exactly what percentage of employers are googling prospective employees, I know of many recruiters who do. We would advise jobseekers to protect their online privacy. When they post on a social networking site, they should be cautious about the information they share. The best way to do this is to check privacy settings and restrict who can see any unfortunate photos or other potential embarrassments. On Twitter, though, everything is public so careful use of the 140 characters is to be advised. If you want to keep it professional, LinkedIn is a good place to start.
As a recruiter, you probably don’t want to rely too heavily on these sites when deciding who to hire. Most of the information will be unrelated to their ability to do the job and we’re all entitled to a life outside of work.
Facebook has been heralded in some quarters as the future for recruitment but I feel this is overstating its value. While social networking sites can be a useful indicator of the personalities and lifestyle choices of your potential candidates, they are no substitute for a thorough recruitment process conducted by an industry professional.
Hilary Roberts
MD, HR Consultancy
Hilary Roberts is the Founder and Managing Director of HR Consultancy, one of Scotland’s largest independent recruitment consultancies.
Glasgow 0141 564 1565
Edinburgh 0131 226 9210
www.hrconsultancy.co.uk
HR Consultancy have been sponsors of IASG news media since 2007
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'NETWORK' - a news magazine from your Local Institute
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David Irvine, the CII's Area Marketing Manager for Scotland, has redesigned and renamed your Local Institute news magazine: 'Network'.....a PDF copy is availble on this site for uploading if you did not already receive your personal hard copy by post........
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Click on the 'download' icon to view a copy of the latest 'Network' mag
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IASG's Joint Seminar with CII & Scottish Enterprise
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A seminar at The Mitchell Library on 16th February 2010 hightlighted the importance of the insurance sector to Glasgow's economy. Pictured is IASG President Maureen Noon with Jim Watson Head of Financial Services at Scottish Enterprise (left) and Barry Smith, President of the CII .............................
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SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF INSURANCE SECTOR TO GLASGOW’S ECONOMY
The importance of the insurance industry to the city of Glasgow was underlined at a seminar held at the Mitchell Library on Tuesday 16th February 2010.
Attended by over 100 representatives from the city’s insurance sector, the event was organised by the Insurance and Actuarial Society of Glasgow (IASG), with support from Glasgow’s International Financial Services District (IFSD).
Statistics unveiled at the seminar confirm that more than five thousand people work in general insurance in and around Glasgow, making it a key component of the city’s economy. The organisers are keen to use this strong foundation to retain and enhance the presence of the insurance industry in Glasgow.
In recent years, the IASG has worked closely with Scottish Enterprise and Glasgow City Council on a range of initiatives including last year’s opening of the Study and Reference Centre at the Mitchell Library, the first such facility in the UK outside London, to support insurance and financial services workers in studying for professional qualifications.
Barry Smith, President, and Sandy Scott, CEO of the London based Chartered Insurance Institute spoke at the seminar.
Mr Smith is also chief executive of Fortis UK, which has a presence in Glasgow’s IFSD. He said, “It is tremendously encouraging that the role of the insurance industry in boosting the city’s economy has been recognised and I am impressed with how Scottish Enterprise and Glasgow City Council have been working together with the IASG on a number of important initiatives over the past few years. We very much look forward to developing these relationships over the years ahead for the benefit of the industry and the city.”
Speaking on behalf of the public sector partners behind Glasgow’s International Financial Services District, Jim Watson, Director of Financial Services, Scottish Enterprise said, “We recognise the significant contribution of the insurance sector to the health and well being of both the Glasgow and Scottish economies and we are committed to working in partnership with the sector to help it maintain and grow its presence here.”
Mr Watson confirmed that Scottish Enterprise has agreed to conduct a major research study on the general insurance sector in Scotland, to help identify new and additional ways the public sector agencies can support the sector to prosper in the future.
Other initiatives where Scottish Enterprise and Glasgow City Council have supported the IASG include work in secondary schools to promote career opportunities in insurance.
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Glasgow man gains UK Chartered Financial Planner of the Year award
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Glasgow's own Brian Steeples, former PFS President and MD of Turris Wealth Management in the City, was awarded the prestigious 'Chartered Financial Planner of the Year' at a recent gala ceremony ...............
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IASG member Brian Steeples, former PFS President and MD of Turris Wealth Management in the City, was awarded the prestigious 'Chartered Financial Planner of the Year' at a recent gala ceremony. Brian said: 'I am delighted and honoured to have won. I see it as an indication that the the whole firm is adhering to the best professional standards, and I have made point to saying that to my team'.
This is first time that this particular award has been presented within the UK's IFA market and is testament to the high calibre of financial advice available in Glasgow.
Congratulations Brian!
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IASG Archive Display 2010
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IASG has come a long way since its formation in 1881......as we move through the 21st century, it is important that we recognise our past and the contribution that the insurance industry has made to to the development of Glasgow as a major commercial centre within the UK .......
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We were recently offered space by our friends at the Mitchell Library for the creation of a display of artefacts and memorabilia selected from IASG's Archives, which date back to 1881.
The initiative supports IASG's on-going mission to create a more visible presence to its 2500 or so members.
IASG and its associates have a long history of supporting the insurance industry in the City, and the development of trade in general dating back to the early 19th century. IASG Council felt it highly appropriate that this be marked in some practical way as we move through the early part of the 21st century.
To create additional interest, we have incorporated material kindly lent to us by custodians of The Glasgow Marine Association whose origins go back even further into Glasgow's history, having been formed in 1818.
The Display is now installed and can be viewed on the ground floor mezzanine area at The Mitchell, adjacent to the IASG's new Study & Reference Centre. Please take a few moments to visit the exhibition when you are next at or near the Library - the display team did a splendid job for us and we know you'll be impressed ... you might also wish to enjoy a tea or coffee at the excellent Herald Cafe during your visit!
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Learning Support Facilities at The Mitchell
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The IASG Study and Reference Centre was officially opened in March 2009 by CII President Trevor Matthews - please be sure to check out the learning facilties on offer..........read more by clicking on the link below....
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New Learning Support Facilities at The Mitchell
We now have in stock at the Study & Reference Centre:
- A full set of CII Study Course Books for both the Financial Services & General Insurance sectors
- Case Study Workbooks for Advanced Dip in Financial Planning AF1-AF5
- Copies of all of the current Learning Support CD-roms
- A comprehensive stock of Legal Publications
- Specimen Copies of Lloyd's Underwriting Slips for those students who are, or have been, studying the London Market
Members are welcome to visit The Business Services Area on the ground floor mezzanine at the Library, where the IASG Study centre is located.
You can take advantage of this first class study support service from the CII, either to help you with ongoing learning, or pre-exam revision - all you will need is your IASG/Mitchell Library Card to gain access to the software.
If you have an IASG Library Card but have not yet activated it, you can do so at the information desk near to the Granville St entrance to the Library.
If you do not have a card (or cannot find it), please contact David Irvine, CII Area Marketing Manager at:- david.irvine@cii.co.uk
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