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  • Debbie Mitchell appointed as next CII president
    14 Oct 2026
    Debbie Mitchell has been named as president of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for 2027. Her appointment was formally confirmed this afternoon at the CII’s AGM in London. Mandy Hunt, managing director of Shape Underwriting, and former chair of the CII Underwriting Community, was named as deputy president.
  • CII says firms are overlooking neurodivergent talent, amid skills shortages
    6 Oct 2026
    Employers risk excluding precisely the talent they need to address growing skills gaps in technology, data, analysis and risk, the Chartered Insurance Institute has warned.
  • PFS celebrates exceptional contributions with new Local Volunteer Awards
    29 Sep 2026
    The Personal Finance Society (PFS) celebrated the exceptional contributions of some of its volunteers at its Officers’ Conference on 23 September. The inaugural Local Volunteer Awards recognised six individuals whose time, dedication and passion have made a lasting impact across regional communities.
  • New CII research community launched to gather practitioner insight
    24 Sep 2026
    The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has announced the launch of Voices, a new online research community designed to give insurance and personal finance professionals a stronger role in shaping policy, professional standards and membership services.
  • Kate Gannon welcomed as new PFS President
    23 Sep 2026
    Kate (Kathryn) Gannon has become the new President of the Personal Finance Society (PFS) following an official ceremony during the organisation's AGM. Kate was appointed President at the July PFS Board meeting, having previously served as Vice President of the Society. Craig Palfrey has been appointed Vice President.
  • CII New Gen group report calls for stronger action to cut landfill waste
    22 Sep 2026
    Research published today from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) New Generation Programme 2024/25 Claims Group urges the sector to do more to reduce landfill waste generated through the claims process.