The CII has partnered with the Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) to help shape the Skills Council's insurance-related agenda.
The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), which will see the CII's life and pensions faculty board assist the FSSC.
A separate sub-committee that is responsible for the skills agenda within the financial advice sector has already been established.
Dr Sandy Scott, CEO of the CII, says: "This agreement presents the CII faculties with an excellent opportunity to increase their influence and to help support and shape future FSSC insurance related policy.
"The FSSC acts as a conduit between the industry, government and education on skills-related issues and against the background of an increasingly challenging marketplace such a partnership represents a tremendous opportunity for providers to make themselves heard in Whitehall."
Liz Field, CEO of the FSSC, adds: "Partnership and collaboration is vital to ensuring the industry attracts, retains and accelerates the development of talent. Such a collaborative approach has clear benefits for both parties and should ensure that the profession can develop the skills needed to maintain its position as one of the world's most respected financial markets".
