CII

Owain Thomas talks to Claire Ginnelly about a difficult year for private healthcare, the impact of the up-coming election, claims clarity and the potential sale of one of the market's biggest players

Alternative assessments developed by the CII to test for QCF Level 4 could cost about £550 more than its written equivalent, due to the extra costs of one-to-one learning.

David Hewitt is managing director of Full Moon Analysis, a freelance paraplanning business.

The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) and Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) have confirmed the launch of the new health insurance examination.

Wayne Vernon is a paraplanner at The Private Office, an appointed representative of AWD Chase De Vere. He says, while others dreamed of being astronauts, he knew he wanted to work in financial advice…

Advisers are more aware than ever of structured products but education is the key to them moving from a niche player into the mainstream.

The Retail Distribution Review has set the clock ticking for those giving regulated advice and sales guidance on retail products, says Matt Smith

As the AMII chair comes up for election next month, Stephanie Spicer talks to outgoing chairman Mike Izzard on his tenure and the tasks ahead

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) says it is prepared to work with Ken Davy's newly-formed Alternative Assessment Project Group, but only once the FSA has firmed up its evaluation criteria for getting to Level 4 standard.

"The role of paraplanner is evolving," Simon Poole of Direction Financial Planning says. "Clients call me now..."