About
Improving knowledge, developing competence,
building careers
The CII provides market-led qualifications
and study programmes which serve all
sectors of the insurance industry and cater
for all levels of knowledge and experience.
General insurance has in recent years gone
through a period of unprecedented challenges
and change. Technology has had a major
impact on the structure of the market and
the way business is conducted. New forms
of risk continue to emerge. Competition is
intense.
Gone are the ‘jobs for life’ that once
characterised the sector. Individuals are
moving more freely between disciplines.
Activity is regulated by the FSA, which affects
all aspects of market practice and, crucially,
requires employees to demonstrate they are
competent for the work they do, and thereafter
to maintain and enhance this competence.
The CII insurance qualifications
framework provides individuals, and their
employer organisations, with a means of
achieving the requisite levels of technical
knowledge and understanding. And in
doing so, helps ensure individuals have the
skills they need to perform effectively and
efficiently in the workplace.
Enhancing the CII insurance qualifications framework
The CII qualifications framework is regularly
reviewed to ensure that the qualifications
remain current and aligned to the
industry’s needs.
During the period 2009–2011, a root and
branch review was completed, leading to a sharper focus on
the key disciplines of broking, underwriting,
claims and London market practice.
A range of new and enhanced technical
and advanced level subjects have or
are being introduced, with emphasis on
practical application.
For full details of all the enhancements made, please go to: www.cii.co.uk/giupdate.
NEW - 2012 General Insurance overview brochure
