The Insurance Institute of Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Great CPD Debate

Wednesday, 25 February 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (UK time)
    • Jeff Heasman

Join us for an interactive debate on one of the most hotly contested topics in the industry: the FCA's proposal to scrap the minimum 15 hours CPD requirement. Should CPD be about hours, or demonstrating outcomes? What are the risks of removing a standard, and what are the benefits? This session will challenge assumptions, engage the audience, and explore what high-quality professional development should look like. Come with your views! The audience will help shape the discussion.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  1. identify the key elements of the FCA’s proposal to remove the 15-hour minimum CPD requirement and the implications for insurance professionals and firms.

  2. understand the arguments for and against time-based CPD, including its impact on professional standards, regulatory compliance, and learning quality.

  3. apply critical thinking to assess their own CPD strategies and contribute to shaping future learning and development practices within their organisation.

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CII Accredited

This demonstrates the quality of an event and that it meets CII member CPD scheme requirements.

1 hour's CPD can be claimed for this event if relevant to your learning and development needs.

It is recommended that you keep any evidence of the CPD activity you have completed and upload copies to the recording tool as the CII may ask to see this if your record is selected for review. Details of the scheme can be viewed online at www.cii.co.uk/cpd.