In this episode of the podcast we will be discussing the CII’s international work, looking back at some of this year’s achievements and ahead to 2026 with CII Group colleagues Holly Porter, Executive Director Market and Opportunities, Gaenor Jones, Regional Director for Middle East, and Central & South Asia, Kenny Sui, Regional Director Asia Pacific, and Isaac Olubitan, Regional Director - International, Americas, Africa, Caribbean and Europe.

In this episode of the podcast we speak with Daniella Peers and Fintan O'Connor, members of the CII's New Generation Programme London Market Group for 2024-25, after their successful 'Crypto Confidence: How can the London Market demystify digital asset insurance?' event held at the Old Library in Lloyds. We discuss their project and time on the programme.

Find out more here: https://www.cii.co.uk/learning/insurance-institute-of-london/articles/crypto-confidence-how-can-the-london-market-demystify-digital-asset-insurance/6dcf2487-9516-4312-8757-f75aefe6bbeb

Are you making the most of the professional development and networking opportunities that your local insurance institute offers?

In this week's episode of The Journal Podcast, we're diving into the true value of your local insurance institute.

Join us as we chat with Holly Copsey, Presidential Team of the Insurance Institute of Leeds, and Fiona Cambridge, President of the Insurance Institute of Northern Ireland. 

They'll share their experiences as dedicated volunteers and reveal the wide range of events, crucial networking opportunities, and easy ways for you to get actively involved and maximise your membership.

To find out more about Local Insurance Institutes, please click here: https://www.cii.co.uk/membership/local-institutes?srsltid=AfmBOopABxzEpNgNbWqGq7NSJCaKFq4i8fhbUqTmGoEl-XlMkoAYhzYa

Your rest is your superpower. But do you constantly feel like you're running on empty?

In this episode of the Journal Podcast, we speak to Anna Reddy, Workplace Health, Wellbeing & Leadership Coach, and founder of Leap Health, about the power of sleep, top tips on how to get a good night's sleep and ideas that you can easily put in place to recharge your batteries and optimise your rest and recovery.

This podcast comes off of a recent webinar, as part of the CII's Mental Health and Wellbeing Month.

For more webinars and information around Mental Health and Wellbeing month, please click here: https://www.cii.co.uk/about-us/initiatives/social-impact/wellbeing-hub/wellbeing-podcasts-and-webinars/?srsltid=AfmBOorh5kv21y6ukANh_OD9NJS-iqm7rYI-w6EZz2XGDhbDF_GK_z97

What's one small, sustainable change you've made to your diet that has had a surprisingly big impact on your health?

In this episode of the Journal Podcast, we speak to Anna Reddy, Workplace Health, Wellbeing & Leadership Coach, and founder of Leap Health, about the ways we respond to different foods, the best way to fuel our bodies and tips to improve our health and live a healthy lifestyle.

How can the rich history of insurance help shape and elevate the future of the profession?

In this episode of The Journal Podcast, we speak to Sarah Fardon, Senior Warden and incoming Master of the Worshipful Company of Insurers, to discuss the role of the organisation and how it supports its members and the wider insurance profession.

We also talk about Sarah's role within the WCI, what's on the horizon for 2025 and how you can get involved.

To find out more about the WCI, click the link here: https://www.wci.org.uk/

In this episode, we speak to Dr Stephanie Fitzgerald, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, international keynote speaker and award-winning author, focusing on stress, resilience and well-being.

You'll learn about the signs of stress in ourselves and others, the effects stress have on us mentally and physically and practical everyday ways we can look after and manage your mental health.

Do you want to be part of the New Generation Programme?

In this week's episode of The Journal podcast, we're discussing what the CII New Generation Programme is, who it's for and how it can benefit your career.

In addition, we speak about the introduction of the PFS New Generation Programme for 2025 and the impact this will have on individuals within the financial planning profession.

Joining Dr Matt Connell, Policy and Public Affairs Director at the CII, in the conversation this week is PFS President, Carla Brown, and a current member of the New Generation Programme, Sam Taylor.

To find more information and apply for the 2025/26 New Generation Programme, click here: https://www.cii.co.uk/about-us/initiatives/engagement/new-generation-programme/?srsltid=AfmBOorB33bgKHqkOVKNlP3IioUrB1PAVcKTPEMDeqbXqreTi9GpADIn

In our latest episode, Christopher Digby, Executive Director at Howden Specialty, speaks with three of the newest members of the CII’s Professional Standards Committee:

Chris Cowton, a leading academic in financial ethics and Emeritus Professor at the University of Huddersfield, where he served as Dean of the Business School and Professor of Accounting. Chris continues to publish and advise businesses, professional bodies, and regulators on embedding ethical practice in professional life.

Diane Maxwell, an Independent Consumer Representative, brings a global perspective and a strong focus on ethical leadership, behavioural insight, and public interest - gained from a diverse background spanning pensions, financial services and public policy.

Neil Freshwater, Group Integration Director at Aviva, with over 30 years of international insurance experience. Neil has held senior roles across actuarial, finance, and operational leadership in Lloyd’s, General Insurance, Life Insurance, and Reinsurance. His governance and regulatory expertise spans the UK, Europe, America, and Asia.

🎧 In this episode they explore the role of the Committee, their motivations for joining, challenges to upholding standards and the value they bring to the profession.

In this episode of the Journal Podcast, we're discussing the crucial steps you can take to win professional awards, both individually and as a firm, and the common mistakes people make when submitting a nomination.

We speak to members of our Claims Community Board and two judges at this year's British Claims Awards: Richard Napoli, Claims Director at Markel, Chris Hall, CEO at Questgates, and Ashton West, Director at Fidu Consultancy.