The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has partnered with specialist insurance innovation training provider EDII, to mark the Institute's first initiative under its plan to help members access high-quality, non-technical education and development programmes
These programmes are aligned with the CII’s Professional Map, a competency framework detailing the knowledge and behaviours professionals need to succeed in their roles.
EDII’s Digital Minds programme is the first of its kind to be aligned to the Professional Map following intensive benchmarking and accreditation of its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) content.
This partnership aims to promote EDII’s Digital Minds programme, aiding individual CII members and companies in developing skills such as curiosity, critical thinking, data appreciation, and problem-solving, which are crucial for the future success of the insurance and personal finance markets.
The CII’s international benchmark Professional Map, developed with input from insurance and personal finance professionals, was launched in September 2022. It enables practitioners to map their competencies, identify skills gaps, and find relevant learning opportunities.
It also provides employers with a framework for standardised job descriptions, career progression maps, and capacity-building, helping attract and retain talent.
The Digital Minds programme consists of segmented modules that provide future-focused innovation skills and tools to meet the needs of a changing industry. It is delivered through traditional learning, experiential modules, industry-expert insights, and collaborative activities and projects
Vanessa Riboloni, CII professional capabilities and insight manager, commented that the CII’s Professional Map is the international benchmark for excellence in the insurance and personal finance professions.
“Ensuring that our members can easily identify and access relevant, high-quality learning and development programmes in non-technical skills will support them in their careers and help them develop the additional skills and knowledge that we know are essential to maintaining and building public trust in the profession,” Riboloni said.
Caroline Bedford (pictured above), CEO of EDII, expressed pride in partnering with the CII, emphasising the necessity of being future-focused to drive innovation and manage emerging risks in an increasingly complex world.
“Investing in curiosity, critical thinking, data appreciation, and problem-solving skills across the workforce is paramount to maintaining competitive edge and fuelling economic growth. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptability, the industry can navigate regulatory challenges, leverage technological advancements, and create innovative solutions that meet the demands of a dynamic global market. A large proportion of the future talent the industry needs is already here – it just needs to be unleashed,” Bedford said.
EDII and the CII will discuss the new partnership at an event on 3 July at the Chartered Insurance Institute on Fenchurch Street.
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