Allianz Commercial has announced the launch of a new scholarship programme which will actively support staff at chartered brokers in achieving their CII Diploma in Insurance through the Allianz Partners Academy.

Building upon its already successful development programme, with over 400 brokers taking part annually, the company is continuing its commitment to raising professional standards across the industry through the launch of a new and enhanced Allianz Partners Academy curriculum along with the introduction of a Scholarship programme.

The Academy will continue to offer high calibre training across a range of product-specific and management modules.   In addition to this, the Scholarship programme, one of its kind in the industry, will provide successful applicants access to first-class tuition and networking opportunities, as well as the chance to further develop their technical and industry knowledge and attain their CII Diploma in Insurance. The application process for the scholarship programme is due to open in February 2012.

Allianz Commercial general manager, Chris Hanks, said: "As one of the first chartered insurers, Allianz is dedicated to upholding and promoting the highest levels of professional standards. The launch of such a unique Scholarship programme allows us to assist brokers who have achieved their Chartered Insurance Broker status, or are working towards it while also helping to embed the insurance industry with professional, qualified individuals."

He adds, "I believe our innovative development and Scholarship programmes will help foster talented, ambitious individuals, demonstrate the attractiveness of a career in insurance and ensure the future success of not only the individuals taking part but the insurance industry on the whole."

Graeme Sutton, Director of Corporate Development at The Chartered Insurance Institute commented "This is further evidence of Allianz Commercial’s commitment to raising professional standards in the insurance sector. Chartered Insurance Brokers will find the Scholarship programme an extremely valuable benefit as they strive to differentiate themselves from their competitors."

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