Dr Matthew Connell, director of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Insurance Institute, said “This budget was inevitably going to lead to higher taxes, and the freezing of personal allowances in both income and inheritance tax will affect most households. However, with the right kind of financial planning, families can reduce their tax bill. The changes in the budget mean that getting professional financial advice is more important than ever.

In support of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) flagship regulatory reform: the Consumer Duty, the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has created a good practice guide for Insurance firms.

Helena Evans, head of specialist services at Criterion Adjusters and Graham Stait, head of claims operations at Allianz, have joined the Society of Claims Professionals (SOCP)  board to further serve the needs of those across the whole claims sector.

The Chartered Insurance Institute and Personal Finance Society are today (1 November) announcing the appointment of a new Chief Digital and Information Officer to deliver the CII Group’s IT functions.