President's Message
At our recent AGM, I was both delighted and honoured to be re-elected as President of the Insurance Institute of Cardiff for a second term of office.
Looking back over the first 12 months of my presidency, I can honestly say it has been a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding experience. From the outset, my term has been centred around a clear and simple theme; Improve engagement and bringing people together. This focus has shaped everything we have done as a committee over the past year and has proven to be both meaningful and impactful for our local institute. Our theme will remain consistent throughout my entire presidency.
The past year has been a fantastic one, and I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together as a committee for our members. We have delivered a strong programme of CPD sessions, launched our very first Future Leaders Programme (FLP), welcomed new committee members, appointed new officers, and strengthened the team committed to serving our members.
Improved communication and connection, in the successful launch of our quarterly members bulletin, alongside record attendance to our social events that brought members together in new and engaging ways.
We have worked closely with other local institutes across the country, sharing best practice and supported the wider profession through joint initiatives and part of CII thematic groups. Our CSR activities and community outreach has been a particular highlight. Supported local Taff Ely local food bank through donations, raised an amazing £8,000 for Insurance United Against Dementia, delivered careers talks in schools and colleges and helped introduce the profession to our future generations.
It’s been a productive and successful 12 months to say the least!
This year, and part of our charitable efforts, we made an important shift from the traditional President’s chosen charity to a committee-led choice. We voted to support two incredible charities based right here in South Wales: Kids Cancer Charity and SNAP Cymru.
Both charities do outstanding work supporting children, young people, and their families at some of the most challenging times in their lives. More information about these amazing charities can be found on our JustGiving pages, where you’re welcome to make donations and help us make the biggest possible impact on the lives of children and young people when they need it most.
Kids Cancer Charity – Kids Cancer Charity – Where help and happiness come together
SNAP Cymru-link - Home - Snap Cymru
Our committee are stronger and more passionate than ever. We are here for you, our members. At its heart, everything we do is about bringing people together and making a positive difference. You have a voice and we want to hear it- your suggestions, ideas, your aspirations, and your feedback to shape our support to you and your careers.
As I mentioned during my dinner speech last month, every single one of us has more potential than we often realise. Sometimes it simply takes the courage to step forward, and the confidence to believe in ourselves. In this ever-evolving industry, keep learning, keep growing and never stop investing in the person you are becoming. When we grow as individuals, our profession grows with us too.
So, I leave you with three questions:
- What is your potential?
- How much of that potential do you give back to our industry?
- And how can we, as your local institute support your aspirations?
I look forward to continuing this journey with you over the year ahead.
Alisha Edwards