Over 80% of Positive Solutions advisers want more training

A survey of 1,700 partners of Positive Solutions, Aegon’s adviser arm, shows just 22% study for Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) exams but 78% have considered it. The survey also shows IFAs prefer more traditional training methods such as face-to-face workshops, e-learning and video training, which proved the most popular. The results come as Positive Solutions prepares to launch its Learning Academy, a virtual university that will train partners to broaden their advice. Lee McGrath, head of Learning Academy, says the academy aims to improve individual’s skills from adviser negotia...