MEMBERNEWS IN BRIEF


Recognition for staff at The RU Group


There has been cause for celebration at The RU Group after several members of staff achieved recognition by the Nottingham Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) at its annual gala dinner.


Aspiring Chartered Financial


Planner Ben Slater scooped the High Achiever of the Year award, James Batchelor was awarded Best Performance in Exams and David Britton was recognised for achieving the prestigious Chartered Status and for becoming a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society. Ian Browne, Head of Advice for


The RU Group, said: “Ben’s positive and helpful attitude since joining as an apprentice has made him a real asset. His thirst for knowledge, coupled with his head for figures and excellent IT skills make him a positive role model for other young people looking to join our business.” Other members of The RU


HRH The Princess Royal at the ITP event


A royal celebration as ITP celebrates birthday


ITP has marked its 20th birthday by holding a unique celebration event at The Waldorf Hilton Hotel in London. The event was attended by HRH


The Princess Royal and ITP’s clients, collaborators and friends from sustainable transport projects delivered over the past 20 years. HRH The Princess Royal was


delighted to support the event in recognition of ITP’s long-standing support for Transaid, the international transport charity of which she is the Patron. As well as celebrating 20 years


of transport planning excellence, the event looked ahead to the challenges cities across the globe will experience over the next 20 years when seeking to deliver inclusive, affordable and sustainable mobility for all. Expert speakers included


transport planners, architects, urban designers, economists, academics and planners. They delivered thought-provoking presentations that set the scene for informal discussion around key issues among attendees. Speaking at the start of the


‘Speaking at the start of the event, HRH identified some of the issues associated with addressing transport poverty in world cities’


event, HRH identified some of the issues associated with addressing transport poverty in world cities, and the crucial role that Transaid plays in helping to make lives better in communities across Africa. She also highlighted how


Transaid and ITP share not only a common 20-year anniversary, but also philosophies on improving transport services by working to understand and meet the diverse mobility needs of local communities. HRH welcomed ITP’s support for Transaid over many years; not only through collaborating on projects, but also through fundraising efforts that have helped Transaid to deliver its work.


During the past 20 years, ITP has


been involved in a number of pioneering sustainable transport projects. Domestically, these have ranged from developing best practice guidance on Personalised


Travel Planning for the Department for Transport, to advising TfL and Westminster City Council on accessibility and inclusive design considerations for the proposed transformation of Oxford Street. Internationally, ITP spearheaded


the localisation and delivery of Bus Rapid Transit in Africa and South East Asia, while also developing strategies for optimising public transport networks in Eastern Europe, South Asia, and Central America. ITP’s Founder and Chairman


Colin Brader said: “When I first set up ITP I was driven by the belief there is room in a commercial world for transport consultants that want to make a real difference to the way we travel. It brings me great pleasure to continue challenging our staff to directly engage with the issues facing society and mobility in the 21st Century, to question conventional wisdom, and to make their voices heard.”


Group were also recognised by the Nottingham CII for achievements in 2018 in what was a landmark year for exam success.


Russell Scanlan flies high with insurance scheme


Nottingham insurance broker Russell Scanlan has launched a new bespoke legal expenses insurance scheme designed specifically for commercial airline pilots and aircrew. The new scheme provides


cover for the legal costs of pursuing or defending certain classes of legal action, including; representation at inquiries, personal injury and employment disputes – both pursing an action against an employer and defending a claim. The policy offers worldwide jurisdiction and provides a substantial £250,000 Limit of Indemnity to defend or pursue legal rights. Mike Dickinson, Marketing


Director at Russel Scanlan, said: “Many pilots and aircrew are aware of colleagues having legal difficulties including court action or worse in some countries following an incident, then having to fund expensive legal fees themselves. Our scheme protects commercial pilots and crew members from such aviation-related legal expenses so they feel more secure knowing they’re automatically protected up to £250,000. “The new scheme has been specifically negotiated and underwritten by an A-rated, multinational insurer, and few other policies offer the same breadth of cover.”


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