Cii Radio

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing the initiatives, programmes, and tools from the CII and PFS to help people with their career development.  We're joined by George Tsounias, Education Programme Manager, Claire Bishop, Career Partner Manager, and Ian Simons, Content and Capabilities Director at the CII.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing the resources the CII and PFS have developed to support members in relation to the FCA’s Consumer Duty. We are joined by Vanessa Riboloni, Customer Insight Manager, and Ian Simons, Content and Capabilities Director at the CII.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing theme 6 of the CII’s new 5-year Strategic plan, Sustainable Institute. We are joined by Alan Vallance, Chief Executive of the CII, and Trevor Edwards, Finance Director at the CII.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing the latest findings from the CII’s Public trust index, a survey conducted by the CII to measure the levels of trust that the public and SME’s have in the insurance profession. We are joined by Matt Connell, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the CII, and William Quibell, Head of Supply Chain & Admiral Loss Adjusting Services, for Admiral Group Plc and board member for the CII Claims Community.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing theme 5 of the CII’s new 5-year Strategic plan, Digital First.  We are joined by the CII’s Mathew Mallett, Chief Digital and Information Officer, and Gaenor Jones, Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing the work of The Insurance Charities, which has been providing support for current and former insurance employees and their dependants in the UK and Ireland since 1902. We are joined by the organisation’s Chairman, Josh Brekenfeld.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing theme 4 of the CII’s new 5-year Strategic plan, World Class Learning. We are joined by Nicola Mellor, Qualifications Director and Ian Simons, Content and Capabilities Director at the CII.

In this episode of the podcast, we are celebrating the role of volunteers and the role of Local Institutes, to mark Volunteer's week which runs from the 1-7 June.  We are  joined by Sandra McDonald, President of the Insurance Institute of Manchester, and Andrew Fennell, President of the Nottingham Insurance Institute.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing theme 3 of the CII’s new 5-year Strategic plan, Sector Thought Leadership. We are joined by Helen Phillips, Independent Chair of the CII Board, and Matt Connell, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the CII.

In this episode of the podcast, we are looking back at the BIBA Conference 2023, discussing some of the highlights and key takeaways from the event. We are joined by Laura Hancock, Managing Director of Yutree Insurance and Chair of the CII Broking Community Board, and Florence Dennis, New Generation 2022-23 Cohort member and Lead Client Advisor, Partners&.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing theme 2 of the CII’s new 5-year Strategic plan, Highest Professional Standards. We're joined by Claire Bassett, Chair of the CII’s Professional Standards Committee, and Melissa Collett, Engagement Director of Professional Standards at the CII.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing the CII’s new 5-year Strategic plan, with a focus on the first theme of Excellent Member Experience. We are joined by Alan Vallance, Chief Executive of the Chartered Insurance Institute, and Azlina Bulmer, Membership and Engagement Director for the CII.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing Green and Sustainable Finance and what it means to the insurance and financial services professions. We are joined by Simon Thompson, Chief Executive of the Chartered Banker Institute, and chair of the UK’s Green Finance Education Charter on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and author of Green & Sustainable Finance: Principles & Practice. And Rebecca Aston Professional Standards Manager at the CII.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing the value and benefits membership of a professional body brings to individuals in the insurance and personal finance professions. We are joined by Caroline Martin, who is Deputy President of the Insurance Institute of Chelmsford and South Essex, and Hazel Bowen, is the Personal Finance Society’s current Chartered Financial Planner of the Year.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic, in regard to business interruption claims and best practice guidance issued by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are joined by Society of Claims Professionals board members, William Quibell, Head of Supply Chain & Admiral Loss Adjusting Services at Admiral Group Plc, and Richard Napoli, Claims and Legal Services Director at Markel. And the CII’s Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Dr Matt Connell.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing how the insurance profession can attract talent. We are joined by Alex Marks and Anisha Turner, members of the claims group from the CII New Generation programme in 2021-22, and Jordan Maskell, Board Member of the Society of Insurance Broking.

In this episode of the podcast, Melissa Collett, Executive Director of Professional Standards at the CII, and Andrew Gething, Founder & Managing Director of MorganAsh are in conversation, discussing the introduction of the FCA’s Consumer duty and customer Vulnerability.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing LGBTQ+ History month, including looking at where the profession is in relation to society and what works still needs to be done. We are joined by Maurice Rose, Co-Chair of Link, the LGBTQ+ Insurance Network. Stephen Frost, CEO of Included and globally recognised diversity, inclusion and leadership expert. And Sarah Stephenson-Hunter, an EDI professional specialising in disability and LGBTQ+ training, advocacy and public speaking. An information resource is available which accompanies this podcast, to access please email edi@cii.co.uk for more useful links visit thejournal.cii.co.uk/podcasts

In this episode of the podcast, we are Looking at the mortgage market; the impact of cost of living, interest rates and the Bank of England’s inflation report have had on it. We are joined by Carlos Thibaut, Chair of the Society of Mortgage Professionals.

In this episode of the podcast, we are talking about apprenticeships in the Insurance and Financial Planning professions, how they can benefit both firms and their employees. This was recorded for National Apprenticeship Week 2023. We are joined by Tom Hegarty, chair of the financial planning trailblazer group and director at M&G Wealth, and Gideon Van Zijl, Compliance and Regulatory Development Consultant at Zurich, and former participant of a Senior Insurance Professional apprenticeship programme.