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The interview - Peter Blanc

The interview - Peter Blanc

New CII president Peter Blanc tells Luke Holloway about his plans for 2022
CII consultation - A vision for 2022 and beyond

CII consultation - A vision for 2022 and beyond

With the Shaping the future together consultation now closed, we reflect on its aims and the early findings
Driving change in diversity

Driving change in diversity

The regulator is cracking down on poor diversity and inclusion practice in the profession, so what more should firms be doing? Simoney Kyriakou reports

CII consultation closes

The CII’s Shaping the future together consultation closed for responses on 17 December 2021.

January 2022

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CII reduces gender and ethnicity pay gaps

The median gender pay gap, gender pension gap and ethnicity pay gap at the CII have continued to shrink in the last 12 months.

January 2022

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More than a third of finance professionals 'vulnerable' in the last 12 months

A recent Chartered Body Alliance (CBA) global survey has revealed the realities regarding the treatment of customers in vulnerable circumstances, including that 33% of respondents working in financial services considered themselves to be vulnerable within the last 12 months.

January 2022

CII response to FCA constumer duty consultation

In response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) consumer duty consultation paper, published on 7 December, Sian Fisher, CEO of the CII, said: “The FCA is being crystal clear: it wants the profession to innovate to address the unmet needs of consumers.

January 2022

CII headlines insurance innovators festival 2021

The CII was a headliner at the Insurance Innovators Festival: The Big Catch Up 2021, which took place on Thursday 18 November at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London.

January 2022

Editor's selection

Insurtech - Augmenting the profession

Tim Evershed examines the rise of insurtech and how it can complement rather than replace human advisers

January 2022

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Climate - Committing to net zero

As the dust settles on COP26, Liz Booth examines the role of the insurance profession in the transition to a carbon-neutral future

January 2022

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Generational talent

Luke Holloway reflects on the work of the CII New Generation group for 2020/2021

January 2022

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Product governance - toeing the line

"Liz Booth explores why insurers are struggling with new rules on product governance"

Tuesday 4th January 2022

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Regulation update

Matthew Connell gives a regulatory update on the FCA’s proposed Consumer Duty

Tuesday 4th January 2022

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Dividend deviation

Simoney Kyriakou examines how insurers are reconsidering traditional investment models in this brave new world

Thursday 25th November 2021

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The interview - Brendan McCafferty

Brendan McCafferty tells Luke Holloway why building a sense of purpose is key to making sure the profession is future-ready

Monday 1st November 2021

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Professional Standards

Social behaviour

James Moorhouse explains how to utilise social media and avoid the pitfalls

Tuesday 4th January 2022

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CII consultation - Shaping the Future Together

How the CII wants to engage with you to ensure everything we do empowers you as a professional

Monday 1st November 2021

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President's opinion - Time to grasp the intangible

Julie Page explains how the insurance sector can help businesses bridge the IP protection gap

Monday 1st November 2021

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Trust - A journey not a destination

Liz Booth speaks to two Public Trust Award winners about building trust in the profession

Tuesday 31st August 2021

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Broking

Product governance - toeing the line

"Liz Booth explores why insurers are struggling with new rules on product governance"

Tuesday 4th January 2022

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Power of face-to-face

Steve Aspinall reflects on the CII’s appearance at Broker Expo, his first in-person conference in almost two years

Tuesday 4th January 2022

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Generational talent

Luke Holloway reflects on the work of the CII New Generation group for 2020/2021

Tuesday 4th January 2022

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Supply chains

The breadth and quality of the content made available to our members continues to increase, helping brokers to improve their skills, leading to better advice and improved customer outcomes

Monday 1st November 2021

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Claims

Insurtech - Augmenting the profession

Tim Evershed examines the rise of insurtech and how it can complement rather than replace human advisers

Tuesday 4th January 2022

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Generational talent

Luke Holloway reflects on the work of the CII New Generation group for 2020/2021

Tuesday 4th January 2022

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Supply chains

The breadth and quality of the content made available to our members continues to increase, helping brokers to improve their skills, leading to better advice and improved customer outcomes

Monday 1st November 2021

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Marine markets

Liz Booth reports on key market developments raised at the International Union of Marine Insurance’s annual conference

Monday 1st November 2021

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Latest podcasts from CII Radio

Presidential theme for 2022

26th January 2022

In this episode of the podcast, we are talking about the president’s theme for 2022.

We are joined by Peter Blanc, President of the Chartered Insurance Institute, and Melissa Collett, Professional Standards Director at the CII.

You can find out more about the Public Trust awards mentioned in the podcast here.

Learn more about the new Product Simplification module here.

Shaping the Future of Insurance

8th September 2021

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing some of the key takeaways from the CII’s Shaping the Future of Insurance conference, reflecting on innovating solutions to emerging risks and an aging society.

We are joined by Ajay Mistry, Head of Digital Sales and Marketing at Clear Insurance Management, and board member for the Society of Insurance Broking, and Dr Matt Connell, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the CII.

Understanding Cyber Risk

18th August 2021

In this episode of the podcast, we are talking about understanding Cyber Risk. We are joined by William Hardie, MGA Portfolio Manager at Blenheim Underwriting and member of the Underwriting group in the 2020/21 New Gen programme, and Artur Niemczewski, CII Engagement Board member with over 25 year experience in the insurance profession.

See the results of New Generation Underwriting group here.

Find Cyber Good Practice Guide here.

Insurance pricing practice rules

21st July 2021

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing what insurance professionals need to know about the FCA pricing practice rules.

We are joined by Ian Hughes, CEO of Consumer Intelligence Ltd, and Matt Hall, Strategy and Operations Manager, Insurance Societies and Networks at the CII.

Click here to view the latest Public Trust Index