The Journal Podcast

On this episode of The Journal Podcast we’re discussing the travel industry and the important role insurance plays in helping us explore the world. We are joined by travel journalist and broadcaster, Simon Calder, and Gary Murphy,head of travel at Gigasure, and has has more than 20 years’ experience in the travel insurance profession.

In this episode, we speak to the CII president for 2025, Nicola Stacey, discussing her theme for the year ahead, her experience in Insurance and her aspirations for the profession.

This week on the podcast with discuss the benefits of mentoring with three users of the CII's Connect platform. We are joined by mentors Adrian Golifer and Andrew Holdway, and mentee Mariela George.

In this episode of the podcast we talk with CII Professional Community Board Members Rochard Napoli, representing the Claims Community, Laura Hancock from the Broking Community, and Mandy Hunt of the Underwriting Community. They look back at highlights from 2024, and let us know what is in store for 2025.

Recorded at the CII and PFS 2024 Apprenticeship Awards, which celebrate apprentices and the role they play in bringing in fresh and diverse talent to the profession. We spoke to attendees and winners about the awards and their thoughts on apprenticeships.

In this episode of the podcast, we explore the key findings of the People Report 2024, commissioned by Davies, which highlights the ongoing challenges faced by insurance and financial services firms in talent attraction, development, and retention. We are joined by Craig Potter, Senior Partner at Davies.

In this episode of The Journal Podcast, we explore the vital role of insurance in UK farming and agriculture. We'll be talking about the importance of the farming sector to the UK's economy and environment, the risks involved in farming, and how insurance plays a vital role in supporting farming and agriculture, as well as what the future could hold for British farms. We are joine

In this episode of the podcast, we are looking back at the first year of implementation of the FCA’s Consumer Duty, which came into force in the summer of 2023. We are joined by Laura Hancock, Managing Director at Yutree Insurance, and Chair of the CII’s Broking Community Board, and Mandy Hunt, Managing Director MGA’s at the Clear Group, and Chair of the CII’s Underwriting

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing the topic of women in insurance, looking at developments within the profession, and work still to be done. Vivine Cameron,Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager for the Chartered Insurance Institute, is joined by Sandra Lewin, founder of the 100 Women in Insurance collective, and Angela Irvine, Sales Director at The Bletchley Gro

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing Personal Development and neuro linguistic programming. Tim Groves, Programme Development & Partnership Manager for the Chartered Insurance Institute, is joined by Caroline Martin, Leadership Coach & NLP Trainer at Enabling Wings.