News

25 Sep 2023

CII press release: PFS launches ESG spotlight course for personal finance professionals

The Personal Finance Society (PFS) and Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) have launched a new Environmental Social Governance (ESG) short course for financial advisers seeking to respond to greater scrutiny from regulators and increased interest from clients about sustainable investments.

20 Sep 2023

CII press release: CII President’s Breakfast: Bruce Carnegie-Brown says cost, confidence and relevance are main challenges to insurance sector

The Chartered Insurance Institute was delighted to welcome Lloyd's Chairperson, Bruce Carnegie-Brown, to our latest President's Breakfast, hosted by CII President and Swiss Re CEO, Russell Higginbotham. Bruce discussed the three main challenges for the insurance industry as he sees them: cost, confidence and relevance.

20 Sep 2023

CII press release: Chartered Insurance Institute awards prizes for exceptional exam performance

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has awarded 33 prizes for exceptional performance in its qualifications during 2023. The CII has recognised the work of candidates in exams and coursework each year since 1912, when the professional body received its Royal Charter to raise public trust in insurance and personal finance

15 Sep 2023

CII press releases

Following feedback from the Digital Town Halls earlier this year the regional membership team have organised for all local institute secretaries to receive a copy of any press releases being released by the CII.

08 Sep 2023

CII Volunteer Awards 2024 Judging Panel recruitment

We are seeking applications for a Chair and five Judging Panel members for the 2024 Volunteer Awards. Click for more information including Role descriptions and Application Form link.

20 Jul 2023

NC2023 – volunteers share thoughts on CII strategy and discuss good practice at volunteer conference

In June we hosted our annual volunteer conference, Network Conference, to over 100 delegates in Southampton where we explored the theme of ‘excellent member experience’ - thank you to all council members who attended.

17 Jul 2023

Key Data March to May 2023

The latest key statistics for exams, local institute events and Network News engagement.

17 Jul 2023

CII Engagement Board Member Recruitment 2023

The CII is pleased to invite applications from members for the following Engagement Board Member positions to ensure that the voice of the member is heard during Board discussions and decision-making.

23 Jun 2023

CII and Local Institutes: Realigning the Partnership

The CII are moving forward with a consultation piece on the Realigning the Partnership (formerly known as the New Deal) initiative as outlined by Interim Vice President for Local Institutes, Brian Caruth at the recent Network Conference held in Southampton.

21 Jun 2023

For awareness: Resignations from PFS Board

Two Member Directors – Vanessa Barnes and Gordon Wilson – resigned from the PFS Board this morning. Alan Vallance, Chief Executive of the CII Group and Don MacIntyre, interim CEO of the PFS, have issued the following statement in response.

31 May 2023

Insurance Charities Awareness Week - how will you get involved?

The Insurance Charities wants to ensure no insurance employee who is struggling misses out on the financial and practical support it can offer.

25 May 2023

CII Vice President applications open – help shape the CII Local Institute network and Professional Communities

We are looking for a Local Institute Council member to serve as the CII’s Vice President (Local Institutes and Professional Communities).

24 May 2023

Second tranche funding - revised process plus updated ordinary grant spend

As part of the second tranche process, Local Institutes can now apply for the potential ring-fencing of annual reserves.

23 May 2023

Volunteers' Week 2023

For this year’s volunteers’ week (1 - 7 June 2023), we would like to thank all our member volunteers across the country without whom the activities below would not be possible.

22 May 2023

Appointment of Interim Vice President for Local Institutes

Following the resignation of David Ross as VP (Local Institutes), the Nominations and Remuneration Committee agreed a process to seek volunteers from Local Institute National Forum members to act as Interim VP until the AGM in October.

24 Apr 2023

DEADLINE EXTENDED - Vacancies for Chartered Insurance Institute Committees

Following a governance change in 2019, it was agreed that a Local Institute National Forum (LINF) member would serve on each of the CII Board’s committees.

20 Apr 2023

Introducing the CII’s new Strategic Plan

The Chartered Insurance Institute (Institute) is publishing its new, 5-year Strategic Plan (Plan) today. The Plan contains six strategic themes that place a renewed emphasis on professional standards and the value of CII and PFS membership supported by world-class learning and qualifications.

08 Mar 2023

Volunteer Awards 2023

This year’s volunteer conference will, once again, provide the opportunity to recognise those who have gone the extra mile in supporting their CII local institute or PFS regional committee. The awards are presented to volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding or exceptional service for their members at either a local, regional, or national level.

28 Feb 2023

Communications Preferences

The Chartered Insurance Institute is transitioning to a new customer and member relationship management system as part of our commitment to improving the way we deliver value for our members and learners.

24 Feb 2023

CII Mailing Preferences – Future System Updates

The Chartered Insurance Institute is transitioning to a new customer and member relationship management system as part of our commitment to improving the way we deliver value for our members and learners.