President's Message
- President
Welcome to the Insurance Institute of Bournemouth (IIB).
It is with immense pride and gratitude that I step into my second year as President of the IIB, this time for the 2025-26 term, and the institute’s 103rd year. Last year we raised awareness to the global threats to our industry and we discussed the evolving regulatory landscape. This year we would like to highlight the challenges within the advancements in technology (AI) and the ongoing market dynamics in a changing landscape.
Reflecting on the accomplishments of my first term, we have offered our CII, PFS and SMP members over 60 events, including 10 events aimed specifically at young professionals, but open to all. An impactful selection of networking, in-person and online CPD sessions, including regulatory compliance, exams preparation, technical knowledge and soft skills, such as Neurodiversity in the Workplace and Social Mobility. Some of the events we organised included tours of the iconic Lloyds of London and Insurance Landmarks in EC3 with the Insurance Museum, a Charity Golf Day, and our prestigious Annual Awards Dinner, introducing our first Achiever’s Awards through nominations.
My Council and I have collaborated with the Institutes of the South Region, marking our presence at the first CII Regional Conference last January in Bristol. We ensured we engaged with the local community. We attended local school fairs, taking as many opportunities as we could to inspire the next generation to think about taking a rewarding career in financial planning and general insurance.
We raised much needed funds for my chosen charity, Amelia’s Rainbow (AR), nearing £10,000 in the last 12 months. This incredible organisation supports children in Dorset and the surrounding area who face serious, terminal, life-limiting illnesses, and complex disabilities. AR’s mission is to bring joy, laughter and lasting memories to the families it serves. I hope you will continue to support me in my endeavours to backing AR in the coming year. Any donation will be highly appreciated and make a difference!
Here is how you can help:
The Insurance Institute of Bournemouth is fundraising for Amelia’s Rainbow (justgiving.com)
For the upcoming year, I invite your feedback and ideas, so we can continue to offer relevant CPD sessions that will enhance your personal growth, professional standards, help with exam training and qualifications. We plan to focus on even more in-person networking sessions, hoping to inspire the next generation, career changers, career returnees and a diverse workforce to our finance and insurance sectors.
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To stay informed about our activities and initiatives, ensure your email settings at the main CII website (www.cii.co.uk) or the main PFS website (https://www.thepfs.org/) are up to date and set to receive comms from your local institute.
Lastly, I would like to welcome new volunteers to join the IIB Council. Whether you are from a major industry player or a smaller brokerage or advisory firm, getting involved with your local CII/PFS is a rewarding opportunity to shape the future of our profession. Volunteering enhances your professional skills, while providing networking opportunities with senior figures in the industry. Let us know your thoughts on networking activities and CPD topics so we can tailor our activities to you, our member. I look forward to catching up with you throughout the coming year.
Jana Langdown, ACII, Chartered Insurer