AHR Group has become the first and only international advisory firm in the Middle East and Central South Asia regions to gain International Professional Partner Firm (IPPF) recognition from the CII (Chartered Insurance Institute), it said in a statement today (28 August).
Members of the CII must commit to upholding professional standards, ensuring competence, integrity and care of clients – all of which is embodied in the AHR philosophy.
IPPFs (International Professional Partner Firms) are corporate organisations who have committed to fully support their employees in their attainment of high level industry qualifications and their ongoing continued professional development, and who uphold the CII's values and ethics.
William Burrows, co-founder & AHR group managing director, said: ‘’As an organisation, we encourage all employees in pursuing their further educational needs to advance their career, as well as increase their knowledge and professional development in order to strengthen our own commitment to transparency, proven expertise, and market-leading standards from highly experienced and qualified individuals.‘’
Tyla Phillips, group executive director of AHR, said: "We are immensely proud to be the first and only international advisory firm in the region to be awarded the prestigious International Professional Partner Firm recognition by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
"This achievement underscores our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of excellence. We are dedicated to empowering our employees through professional development, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exceptional service to our clients around the globe.”
Regional director of the CII, Middle East & Central & Southern Asia, Gaenor Jones added: “We are very pleased to recognise the company’s keen efforts and investment in their employees’ career development through the attainment of CII qualifications.
"The IPPF initiative is a great endorsement for companies who make this dedicated endeavour which assists in boosting professional standards across the region’s financial planning and insurance sectors.”
The company further said that all client facing board members were highly qualified chartered planners, with a "further 25 fully Chartered status advisers registered across the CII and other highly recognized educational institutions, with at least a further handful only months away from achieving this status".
AHR offer a range of benefits for employees studying for professional qualifications, such as study time, financial exam support, and additional training sessions and workshops.
