Description
You will develop your existing skills and knowledge to allow you to operate as a knowledgeable, competent and ethical insurance professional. You will gain an in-depth technical understanding within the context of the insurance industry and its regulatory framework. Through your learning and hands-on approach, you will see the effects and hands-on approach, you will see the effects of your development within the context of your daily work.
Exemption Process
If you have previously studied any element of the CII or you have completed a university degree you may have eligible exemptions to certain units as part of this programme, if you wish to apply for CII exemptions please review the link below; any charges for applying for exemptions will also need to be approved.
Entry requirements
To be eligible you must fulfil the following criteria:
- You must be employed in a role relevant to this programme to be eligible to apply.
- Your current role should be UK based and you must have lived here for at least three years
- The programme must address development needs in your current role
- Your line manager must be able to support you throughout the programme
What will you learn?
- A comprehensive understanding of the insurance market
- A clear understanding of the role of the appropriate regulatory bodies
- Thorough understanding of the key processes and procedures
- The importance of networking and relationship building
- The impact of change within the insurance market
- Building skills and capabilities within an organisation
How is your programme structured?
This programme combines the knowledge from a professional qualification with the skills you’ll need to demonstrate professionalism in your current role.
Knowledge
Insurance Professional modules include:
- A comprehensive understanding of the insurance market
- A clear understanding of the role of the appropriate regulatory bodies
- Thorough understanding of the key processes and procedures
- The importance of networking and relationship building
- The impact of change within the insurance market
- Building skills and capabilities within an organisation
You will also study Dip CII modules as part of this apprenticeship.
Skills and behaviours
You will learn the following:
- Technical Ability
- Relationship Development
- Ownership and Initiative
- Governance
- Advice and Support
- Excellence
- Communication
- Personal Accountability
- Innovation
- Professionalism
End Point Assessment
Once you have completed all of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours, you will complete an End Point Assessment. This is conducted by an external assessment organisation and will be graded as either a pass, fail, or distinction.
How we support you
- You will be taught by expert tutors who have practical experience in the fields in which they teach and a passion to share that knowledge to maximise your career potential
- You will have access to a Coach who is on hand to guide you through each stage of your learning journey, providing you with clear aims and objectives. They will keep in regular contact with you and instil the confidence that you can achieve
- You will also attend webinars to develop skills in a variety of areas and prepare you for the end point assessment.
- You will have access to an Online Learning Environment with all of your qualification content, additional learning resources and all the step-by-step support you need to ensure your success
Commitment from you
During this programme, six hours a week will be spent on learning and developing the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours. This development time will include learning new relevant tasks in your role, embedding your knowledge in your role, practical workplace training, spending development time with your Line Manager, attending online or face-to-face courses and time spent writing assignments/assessments or directed self-study hours:
- Dip CII work
- Evidencing the application of your knowledge within your working day
- Independent study and research
- Shadowing colleagues and mentoring
- Technical training
Progression upon completion
- Apply to become a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
- Further qualifications, including the Advanced Diploma
- Further career progression through work experience