’This partnership represents an important milestone for the New Generation Programme,’ says director

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has announced a new partnership with education specialists EDII to strengthen and expand the impact of its New Generation Programme.

The New Generation Programme has nurtured emerging talent across the sector, supporting participants and their mentors as they tackle real-world challenges and deliver projects with lasting value.

Through this partnership, the CII and EDII will aim to strengthen the strategic impact and quality of project work, enhance participants’ skills and provide structured expert support.

EDII will deliver sector-specific innovation learning and facilitation, supporting participants through high impact sessions designed to unlock insights, shape project thinking and build the skills required to lead change across the profession.

’Important milestone’

The CII said the collaboration ”represents a significant investment in the future of the insurance and financial planning professions”.

Adam Harper, director of strategy, advocacy and professional standards, said: “This partnership represents an important milestone for the New Generation Programme. By bringing EDII’s innovation expertise into the experience, we are enhancing our investment in rising talent and giving participants and their mentors the support they need to deliver projects with lasting value.

”The programme has always been about empowering professionals to push boundaries and shape meaningful change and this collaboration ensures their work continues to have a long-term, visible impact across the sector.”

Caroline Bedford, chief executive at EDII, added: We’re thrilled to collaborate with the CII on such an influential programme.

”The New Generation cohorts bring enormous passion and potential and with the right tools and frameworks, their ideas can translate into powerful, long-term outcomes for the sector.”

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