CII targets competency and skill gaps with new industry framework

The framework is set to be the ‘gold thread’ in the institute’s offerings

Hope William-Smith
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A competency framework will be launched by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) with the aim of attracting, developing, and retaining talent across financial services.

The ‘professional map' is aimed at personal finance and insurance professionals, including advisers, and looks to assist with career progression. "The map will become the ‘golden thread' in what the CII offers - providing a common set of competencies that will enable alignment between professional standards and lifelong learning - delivered through world-class learning content, qualifications and membership," said CII chief executive Alan Vallance. The institute explained the map enables professionals to self-assess their competencies, identify career future pathways, and prepare for ...

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