Leeds-based pilot to benefit brokers
A new pilot scheme aimed at boosting the skills of UK insurance brokers has been announced for London and Leeds.
Local financial services professionals are to benefit from government-backed courses offering assistance in matters including leadership, sales and business planning and strategy.
In turn, this could provide increases in turnover, boosting the economy as a whole.
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) programme has received backing from the government’s Train to Gain initiative - although contributions from brokers will also help to pay for the courses.
Alasdair Stewart, head of business development at the body, said: ’[The] ’skills gap’ is not specific to the insurance industry, with the government reviewing skills, qualifications and funding systems across a wide range of business sectors.
He added: ’The development of this pilot has seen us working in partnership with [the British Insurance Brokers Association] to identify potential funding under the government’s Train to Gain skills programme. This has allowed us to create a bespoke training programme specifically aimed at senior managers working in regional broking firms.’
In all, brokers taking part in the pilot scheme will receive a total of five classes, spread out over a five-month period.
The CII is running the scheme through its own Broker Academy.
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Wednesday 30 September 09
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