The Journal Podcast

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 - Interna...

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/...

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 No...

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 recove...

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...

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 he...

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 M...

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 busine...

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 Asht...

In this episode, we speak to Robbie Lyle, Director at Lyle and Partners and Founder of the Commonwealth Insurance Forum (CIF) and Francis de Zulueta, Managing Partner at Alpine Development Partners Ltd and Founder of the Commonwealth Insurance Forum, about the role and purpose of the forum, their work to support people and professionals, and the foundations of work of the organisation. If you'd li...

In this episode of the Journal Podcast, we speak to our two new executive directors, Adam Harper, Executive Director, Strategy, Advocacy & Professional Standards; and Holly Porter, Executive Director, Market and Opportunities. This conversation was recorded live at the Network conference 2025.

In this week's episode of The Journal Podcast, we speak to Ian Simons, Content & Capabilities Director at the Chartered Insurance Institute, to discuss the review of Corporate Chartered status. Don't miss your opportunity to influence the future direction of our Corporate Chartered rules. Check out our website for more information and how to get involved: https://www.cii.co.uk/membership/join-us/c...

Episode 187 - Reflections on the BIBA Conference 2025 by Chartered Insurance Institute

In this episode of the Journal podcast, Matthew Greig, Business Development Executive at the CII, and former armed forces veteran who had recently transitioned into the profession, is joined by industry leaders to explore how armed forces personnel can successfully transition into rewarding careers in insurance. The discussion highlights the pathways, support schemes, challenges, opportunities and...

In this episode of the podcast we are joined by Anna Reddy, Founder of Leap Health, a provider of bespoke, innovative and simple corporate wellbeing & wellness solutions. We discuss the impact of health and wellbeing in the workplace and tips on how to improve your physical and mental health. Resources: https://leaphealth.co.uk/resources/ https://www.mind.org.uk/

In this episode of The Journal Podcast, we're joined by Martin Smyth, Head of Insurable Risk for the UK's largest luxury automotive manufacturer, JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), to discuss his professional journey through the Insurance profession.

In this episode of The Journal Podcast, we speak to Michael McCabe, Researcher at DAC Beachcroft, to discuss the laws surrounding e-scooters in the UK and the insurance implications of riding e-scooters illegally.

This week on the podcast, we explore the world of insuring high-value items - specifically gold bars and fine art. Recorded at the Bank of England Museum, we speak with curator, Jennifer Adam, and Liberty Specialty Markets’ Underwriting Manager, Ross Drabble, about the unique challenges involved in insuring these extraordinary assets.

In this episode, we speak to Lisa Heath, Risk Manager at Netflix, to discuss her professional journey through the area of production insurance and what it's like to work for the world's largest streaming service.

In this episode of The Journal, we speak to Kevin Steed, Head of Group Insurance at the UK's leading biopharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca, to discuss his professional journey through the Insurance and Risk Profession.

This podcast focuses on Local Matters, Matt Ward, Regional Membership Manager at the Chartered Insurance Institute, will be speaking with Danielle Ashmore, President of the Insurance Institute of Coventry, Sarah Hughes, Communications Officer for the Insurance Institute of Cardiff and Kath Harvey, President of the Insurance Institute of Aberdeen, to discuss their plans to engage their membership i...

In this episode of The Journal Podcast, we speak to Mandy Hunt ACII, Chair of the CII Underwriting Community Board, Charlotte Halkett, Senior Consultant at Milliman LLP and Yasmin Carter-Esdale, Advisory Board Member of the CII Underwriting Community, about changing careers in later life and what impact this has on their professional journeys.

In this episode, we speak to Gaenor Jones, Middle East and Central South Asia Regional Director of the Chartered Insurance Institute, to discuss the UAE Central Bank’s introduction of new legislation, which mandates professional qualifications for senior insurance representatives.

In this episode of the podcast we’re discussing the CII’s plans for 2025 with Chartered Insurance Institute Chief Executive, Matthew Hill.