News

19 Feb 2026

CII responds to Coroner’s Report on young driver safety

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has today (19 February 2026) issued its formal response to the Coroner’s Office of Coventry and Warwickshire following the Regulation 28 Report to Prevent Future Deaths concerning the tragic loss of Harry Purcell and Matilda (Tilly) Seccombe.

18 Feb 2026

CII sets out new economic abuse guidance for insurers

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has partnered with leading UK charity, Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA), to publish new guidance (attached) on economic abuse for general insurance providers. The guide details the safe design and delivery of general insurance products and services to support customers who are experiencing economic abuse and prevent its occurrence where possible.

18 Feb 2026

Evolving the Partnership - February 2026 update

The regional membership team continues to focus on projects, process and protocol which supports key CII initiatives and ensures the local institute network is both involved and informed in helping deliver CII objectives. Continuing under the Evolving the Partnership banner, the three key themes of Volunteer Engagement, LI Visibility and LI Proposition Development will shape the team's work in 2026.

10 Feb 2026

CII reports growth in exam and qualification numbers

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) reports an increase across exam sittings, written exams, and qualification completions for both general insurance and financial services in 2025. At almost 55,000, the number of exam sittings reached a decade-long peak, and the highest number seen by the professional body since 2020.

09 Feb 2026

National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Entries open for CII & PFS Apprenticeship Awards

As National Apprenticeship Week 2026 begins, the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and Personal Finance Society (PFS) open entries for the 2026 Apprenticeship Awards, the fourth annual celebration of apprentices and supporting employers.

22 Jan 2026

PFS welcomes Treasury Select Committee’s report on AI in financial services

Dr Matthew Connell, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the PFS welcomes the Treasury Select Committee report, which highlights key risks associated with the use of AI in financial services.

21 Jan 2026

Over 6,000 young people take part in CII and PFS virtual work experience

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and Personal Finance Society (PFS) report that more 6,600 young people have participated in the insurance and personal finance virtual work experience programme since its launch in October 2023.