ALLIANZ COMMERCIAL TOASTING CII SUCCESS

Allianz Commercial is celebrating after its Risk Control Academy was awarded prior learning accreditation by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

The academy, which is the first insurance risk control training programme to be recognised by the CII, allows participants to claim up to 70 CII prior learning credits . These credits can be used towards completion of CII qualifications.

The CII award recognises Allianz's structured training programme containing modules that gives risk surveyors and underwriters the opportunity to attain relevant skills and develop a high level of expertise in risk control.

The programme, which started in 2007, provides an intermediate level of understanding on the risk control discipline, and forms the cornerstone of Allianz Commercial’s 24 month trainee risk control surveyor programme, aimed at developing both technical skills and soft skills.

Andy Miller, technical risk control manager, Allianz Commercial, commented: "We are very proud to be the first insurer to achieve this level of accreditation from the CII for a risk control training programme. We are committed to having the most technically skilled risk surveyors in the industry and our academy affirms this commitment. By investing in our people we can continue to offer our Commercial customers the highest level of service possible.”

Tamsin Mills, director of accreditation services at the CII, said "The CII is always keen to support educational activities and training programmes that encourage personal development to raise professional standards in our sector. Allianz Commercial's Risk Control Academy delivers technical knowledge and practical guidance for their risk surveyors and meets the standards we expect in both content and application. As a training programme it is high quality and  informative, and for these reasons the CII is pleased to accredit Allianz Commercial's Risk Control Academy."

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Notes to Editors

Allianz Insurance is one of the largest general insurers in the UK and part of the Allianz SE Group, the largest property and casualty insurer worldwide.

Around 85 million private and corporate customers rely on Allianz's knowledge, global reach, capital strength and solidity to help them make the most of financial opportunities and to avoid and safeguard themselves against risks. In 2014, over 147,000 employees in more than 70 countries achieved total revenues of approximately 122.3bn euros.

For further information contact:

David Moore-Crouch, Communications Officer, Allianz Insurance

Tel: 01483 465 227
Mob: 07711021748
Email: david.moore-crouch@allianz.co.uk