The BIBF and the CII strengthen collaboration to develop insurance professionals

The BIBF and the CII strengthen collaboration to develop insurance professionals

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) received a delegation from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) led by Mr. Alan Vallance, the CEO, to discuss providing more professional certifications and training opportunities for professionals in the fields of insurance and financial planning.

The visiting delegation included Ms. Azlina Bulmer, Interim Membership and Engagement Director, and Ms. Gaenor Jones, Regional Director for the Middle East. They were introduced to key initiatives and professional programmes offered at the BIBF and toured the institute’s state-of-the-art facilities, including smart classrooms, main auditorium, library, and high-tech computer labs, expressing admiration for the advanced level and the BIBF’s support for students and learners.

During the visit, the CII and the BIBF discussed ways to further develop their relationship and support the CII’s future strategies in the region, with a particular focus on providing more valuable support to the CII members in the region helping them in their career development. The BIBF also arranged official meetings with CEOs and executives of insurance companies to gather market feedback and emphasise the importance of employers in supporting the profession.

In addition, CII delegates also met with His Excellency Mr. Rasheed Mohammed AlMaraj, the Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, to