Scottish Provident has launched a free broker-training programme for the insurance industry. The training sessions will be given by Scottish Provident's newly appointed full time training officer, Nigel Groarke, who will help prepare students throughout the country for the QFA (qualified financial adviser), which is administered by the Life Insurance Association and the Insurance Institute of Ireland.

The QFA is an advanced industry qualification designed to promote best practice in the insurance industry.

The training programme will be delivered at centres in Galway, Limerick, Cork, Waterford, Dublin, Carrickmacross and Donegal.