CII survey shows skills shortage in UK general insurance

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The skills shortage in UK general insurance has worsened - with figures from the Chartered Insurance Institute showing four out of five companies are struggling to get the expertise they need.

The CII's Skills Survey found 81% of general insurance employers were impacted by shortages, up 20% on 2013, and businesses are increasingly looking outside the sector to source talent as well as inhouse.

Employers reported they had particular difficulty filling technical roles, where specialist knowledge and experience would be required.

Almost a quarter (24%) of those surveyed say that they will not be able to be as grow as much or be as innovative due to skills shortages and a further fifth (22

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