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The CII Group has a very active policy and public affairs function that is committed to improving the reputation of the sector through the promotion of professionalisation.We are at the forefront of responding to the challenges created by this industry wide issue and are working to ensure the conditions in which our members can be seen as fully professional.
We work closely with those who constitute the CII group in order to provide dynamic and insightful comment upon policies developed by the Government, the EU and the regulator.
We are forward thinking in our approach and thorough thought leadership and our key contacts we continue to shape those issues that will affect our future.
We communicate regularly the Government, MPs, regulators and other key bodies so as to influence those holding decision making powers.
To view the public affairs section of our home site please visit: www.cii.co.uk/insight
Our view on
A professional body involved in influencing policy development and promoting fresh thinking, it is important that people know where we stand on key issues. Our View On is a series of papers that provides a quick overview of our opinions on those matters affecting insurance and financial services.
www.cii.co.uk/ourviewon
Think Pieces
The CII's Thinkpiece programme is an exciting new part of our ongoing commitment to promoting new thinking and debate. Each Thinkpiece will be a short paper drawn from a wide range of topics, and contributors will be free to express their opinion, without editorial interference or endorsement.
Position Papers
As a professional body with the goal of protecting the public through leadership of the profession, it is essential that the industry and wider policy makers are aware of where we stand on important issues. We do this through position papers:
www.cii.co.uk/papersinprofessionalism
Consultation Responses
As a professional body it is key that the CII contributes to policy development discussions. This is achieved through responding to consultations:
http://www.cii.co.uk/pages/research/responses.aspx
Research & Surveys
Undertaking research and canvassing the views of our membership are two key drivers behind good policy development. We are committed to developing our policy agenda by utilising these methods.
http://www.cii.co.uk/pages/research/researchandsurveys.aspx
Briefings
The CII not only responds to current issues but also works to shape the future of the industry. Development of policy is the key driver to enhancing further our reputation for thought leadership. This is reflected in our policy briefings:
Latest Press Releases
- CII seeks industry support to restore public trust
- CII responds to the Financial Services Authority's proposals for enhancing the professionalism under the Retail Distribution Review
- CII welcomes new insurance contract law reforms
- Independent Standards Board would restore public trust
- Public trust at stake as FSA consults on mortgage sector
- Tackling financial inertia: Could nudge theory be the solution to consumer apathy?
- CII warns of widening skills gap
- PFS breaks 250,000 barrier for the first time
- Has the offshore bubble finally burst?
- CII Thinkpiece recommends 'WeightWatchers' financial health model for women


