Alaa Kamal Sartawi
Name: Alaa Kamal Sartawi
Designation & Company: Vice President, Corporate risks, Lockton
Qualifications: ACII
For Alaa Kamal Sartawi, Vice President, Corporate Risks at Lockton, achieving an ACII qualification has earned her professional recognition and has furthered her career progression.
She explains: “CII qualifications are very well respected and recognised within the industry and achieving them boosts your credibility among employers, colleagues, and clients. It shows that you have undergone rigorous training and possess the necessary skills to excel in your role.”
She found the study process demanding, but she believes it provided a solid foundation for her professional growth, helping her to hone her critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
She comments: “One aspect I found particularly valuable was the opportunity for self-assessment through practice exams which helped me to gauge my knowledge and identify areas where I needed further improvement. They also simulated the exam environment, enabling me to develop strategies for answering questions effectively.”
She is quick to point out the importance of relating the theoretical knowledge gained through exams to practical scenarios, and advises her peer group to look for opportunities to apply what has been learnt in their day-to-day work or through case studies, in order to demonstrate the practical value of the qualification to current and future employers.
She concludes: “Achieving an ACII is a significant milestone, and it marks the beginning of a journey where you can continue to strive for excellence, embrace new challenges and further professional growth.”