Celebrating Excellence: Leicester CII Announces 2026 Examination Prize Winners

The Insurance Institute of Leicester is delighted to announce the winners of its 2026 Examination Prizes, recognising outstanding academic achievement and commitment to professional development within the insurance and financial planning sectors.

Each year, the Institute awards prizes to members who demonstrate exceptional performance in their Advanced Diploma and Diploma examinations. This year's winners have been announced by Leicester CII President, Tom Mulligan Dip CII.

Advanced Diploma Examination Prize Winner

Emma Raine APFS | Boolers

Emma has been awarded the prize for Best Performance at Advanced Diploma (Associateship) level, achieving the highest average examination mark among members completing their Advanced Diploma.

What makes Emma's achievement particularly impressive is that she completed her Diploma just one year earlier, demonstrating exceptional dedication and academic progress.

In recognition of her success, Emma will receive a £500 prize.

Diploma Examination Prize Winner

Samuel Dalby Dip CII | Howden

Samuel has been recognised for Best Performance at Diploma level, having achieved distinctions in four of the seven subjects he completed.

His outstanding results reflect a strong commitment to professional excellence and continued learning.

Samuel will receive a £250 prize in recognition of his achievement.

Celebrating Our Winners

Both Emma and Samuel, together with a partner or guest, have been invited to the Insurance Institute of Leicester's Annual Dinner on 13 November 2026, where they will be formally recognised and presented with their prizes and framed certificates.

The Annual Dinner provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our members and recognise the dedication required to pursue professional qualifications alongside their careers.

On behalf of the President, Council and wider membership of the Insurance Institute of Leicester, we extend our warmest congratulations to Emma and Samuel on their well-deserved success.

Their achievements reflect the high standards of professionalism, knowledge and ambition that we are proud to champion across our local insurance and financial planning community.