CII offers exam help

Candidates can now choose from over 100 reports and guides, which can be downloaded and cost for £6 (plus VAT) each, from the Exam Reports and Guides Online section on the CII's website, www.cii.co.uk.

Candidates can now access reports containing questions from a past exam. Each report highlights the key points the examiner was looking for in the answer making these reports essential for exam preparation.

In addition, the guides include specimen papers for those exams that use a multiple choice format.

Lucy Courtenay, director of qualifications at the CII, said: "Preparation is the key to success in any exam and these reports and guides are essential reading. They provide an insight into the approach the examiners are looking for, and allow candidates to practise answering real questions. This is a critical part of a properly planned exam study programme and enhances the chances of first time exam success."

The initial qualifications available include:

General Insurance

* Insurance Foundation Certificate (IFC)

* Certificate of Insurance Practice (CIP)

* Associateship (ACII)

Financial Services

* Financial Administration Foundation Certificate (FAFC)

* Financial Planning Certificate (FPC)

* Mortgage Advice Qualification (MAQ)

* Advanced Financial Planning Certificate (AFPC).