The Journal Podcast

In this episode of CII Radio, we talk to Lawrence Finkle about dual pricing. Lawrence is Public Affairs Executive at the Chartered Insurance Institute. The issue of pricing and transparency in general insurance has never been under greater scrutiny. In September 2018, Citizens Advice submitted a Super Complaint to the Competition and Markets Authority, calling on them to identify remedies and reco...

In this episode of CII Radio, we talk to David Johnson, partner at DAC Beachcroft, about the Civil Liability Act. David is a catastrophic personal injury lawyer. He specialises in assisting insurance clients in defending high value personal injury claims. The Civil Liability Act came into force in December 2018, but only part of it came straight into force, with other parts of the reforms still to...

In this episode of the podcast we are talking about building public trust in insurance and about Chartered Status, and we are joined by Sian Fisher, CEO, The Chartered Insurance Institute. Recently the CII released the results of the Corporate Chartered status consultation, and as a result they have made changes to the proposition. To find out more about this podcast and for useful links go visit...

In this episode of CII Radio, we talk to Dr Matt Connell. Policy and Public Affairs Director at the Chartered Insurance Institute, about machine learning and public trust. Machine learning is changing the way we underwrite, pay claims, and communicate with clients. At the same time, we hear about scandals relating to the use of data. So how can we deliver the benefits of machine learning to consum...

In this episode of CII Radio, we talk to Matt Hall, Strategy and Operations Manager, at the Chartered Insurance Institute, about the CII Societies. As part of its strategic manifesto commitment to become a more relevant and diverse professional body, the Chartered Insurance Institute is in the process of relaunching its Societies. In transitioning from the Faculties into Societies, the objective i...

In this episode of CII Radio, we're talking to Nigel Brook, partner at Clyde & Co, about climate change liability. Today, most businesses are vulnerable to climate change risks. Companies in the energy sector, or other carbon intensive parts of the world economy, now face repeated litigation. Increasingly, we're seeing pressure brought to bear on financial institutions too. For example, investors...

In this episode of CII Radio, we're talking to Johnny Timpson about his role as Disability Champion for the insurance profession. Johnny took over this role 12 months ago, with a brief to improve access to insurance for people with disabilities and pre-existing health conditions. In this role, he reports to the DWP Disabilities Minister and Secretary of State. To find out more about CII Radio, and...

In this episode of CII Radio, we're joined by personal trainer and confidence coach, Adam Berry, also known as The Gym Starter. We discuss wellbeing in the office. To find out more about CII Radio, and for useful links, please visit thejournal.cii.co.uk/podcasts/

In this episode of CII Radio, we talk to Tali Shlomo, Global People Engagement Director at the Chartered Insurance Institute. We're discussing mental health, in society and in the workplace. We also hear about initiatives the CII has put into place, and also get some guidance and advice on how organisations and individuals can approach the subject of mental health and look after their own wellbein...

In this episode of CII Radio, we're joined by Tim Smith and Nick Gibbons, partners at BLM, to talk about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). GDPR came into force on 25th May 2018, to much fanfare. A year into the new regime, Tim and Nick chat to Michelle about how GDPR is, in reality, affecting businesses. To find out more about CII Radio, and for useful links, please visit thejournal.cii.c...

In this episode of CII Radio, we're joined by Stuart Podmore, Investment Propositions Director at Schroders. We discuss how human behavioural traits can lead to investors taking sub-optimal decisions. Stuart outlines how these can be overcome, delivering the potential for outperformance. To find out more about CII Radio, and for useful links, please visit https://thejournal.cii.co.uk/podcasts/

In this episode of CII Radio, we're talking to Melissa Collett, Professional Standards Director at the CII, about the Chartered Insurance Institute's corporate Chartered status. Last year, the CII undertook a consultation on their corporate Chartered status, and is now relaunching its corporate Chartered proposition for the insurance and financial planning profession. The proposition has been rede...

Podcasting live from Insuring Women's Futures Live 2018, Michelle and Martin chat with Sian Fisher, Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Podcasting live from Insuring Women's Futures Live 2018, Michelle and Martin chat with Charlotte Matier, ‎Director of Development - ‎Alzheimer's Society.

Podcasting live from Insuring Women's Futures Live 2018, Michelle and Martin chat with Sara Ager, Partner at EC3 Legal and Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute. Sara has worked across claims, corporate development, operations, governance and risk areas within law firms and London and Lloyd’s market insurers and MGA businesses.

Podcasting live from Insuring Women's Futures Live 2018, Michelle and Martin chat to Rose St Louis, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Zurich Insurance Company.

Podcasting live from Insuring Women's Futures Live 2018, Michelle and Martin chat with Sharon Sutton, President of the Personal Finance Society (PFS) and Managing Director of Thornton Associates Ltd, Chartered Financial Planners.

Podcasting live from Insuring Women's Futures Live 2018, Michelle and Martin chat to Dame Inga Beale, CEO of Lloyd's of London.

Podcasting live from Insuring Women's Futures Live 2018, Michelle and Martin chat to Sam Seaton, CEO of Moneyhub Enterprise.

In this episode of CII Radio, Michelle and Martin chat to Sian Fisher, CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute. Leading the professional standards body for insurance since February 2016 follows a distinguished career in the sector, which has included senior roles at a Lloyd's Syndicate, a UK and European insurance company, a market leading MGA, a major international broker and US corporate. Sian...

Michelle and Martin chat to Dr Matthew Connell, director of policy and public relations at the CII, about the Insurance Distribution Directive.

In this episode of CII Radio, Michelle and Martin speak to Melissa Collett, Professional Standards Director at the Chartered Insurance Institute. Melissa is responsible for leading the CII's professional standards, ethics and conduct activity as a united profession. She also takes responsibility for the professional body’s legal affairs and risk management. Collett brings significant insurance and...

A growing skills gap within the insurance sector is prompting a rethink of how talent is sourced and selected. In this episode of CII Radio, Michelle and Martin speak to Tali Shlomo, People Engagement Director at the Chartered Insurance Institute, to learn about inclusive recruitment.

The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) replaces the current Approved Persons Regime, changing how people working in financial services are regulated. In this episode of CII Radio, Michelle and Martin are joined by Dr Matthew Connell, Director of Policy and Public Relations at the CII, and Tali Shlomo, People Engagement Director at the CII.

From 6th April 2017, all employers in Great Britain with more than 250 staff will be required by law to publish gender pay gap figures annually on their own website and on a government website. In episode 001 of CII Radio, Michelle and Martin speak to Tali Shlomo, People Engagement Director at Chartered Insurance Institute, and Jon Terry, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers. They explain what this r...