Established earlier this year, one of the key aims of the faculty is to help companies drive up standards of professionalism and good practice and to enhance consumer confidence and promote career opportunities.
To help shape the strategy of the faculty and ensure that the CII’s qualifications, training and competence solutions meet the specific needs of the sector, the institute has formed an Advisory Board of senior industry figures chaired by CII President Peter Hales.
Hales said: “It is important that the board reflects all aspects of the market and I am delighted that we have been able to attract such a high profile figure from the intermediary market in Barry Kayes to join us. His breadth of experience will be invaluable.”
Recent initiatives overseen by the Advisory Board include a Future Leaders’ Forum to support the retention of talent and the development of tomorrow’s leaders and a membership designation for Faculty members to highlight career opportunities available in the life and pensions market.
Kayes commented: “Knowledge, understanding and professionalism are indispensable pre-requisites for anyone working in our market. The CII and the faculty promote the highest standards and perform a critical role on our behalf. I am passionate about professionalism and am thrilled to be asked to support and enhance the work of the Faculty.”
