The Chartered Insurance Institute, a professional body dedicated to building public trust in the insurance and financial planning profession, has announced the addition of three new members to its Group Board.
Known as Engagement Board Members, each of them will have the responsibility to provide a membership perspective in discussions and decision making.
The new members include Ben Rose, Roger Jackson, and Suzy Middleton.
The CII Group Board is responsible for developing and overseeing delivery of the CII’s strategy consistent with its Royal Charter, including to ‘secure and justify the confidence of the public’.
Commenting on the appointments, Dr Helen Phillips, CII Group Chair, said: “We are delighted to welcome Ben, Roger, and Suzy to the CII Group Board. Each of them brings a diverse range of skills and experience that will undoubtedly enrich the Institute.
“I look forward to working with our new Engagement Board Members as we continue in our mission to uphold standards, professionalism and trust within the insurance and financial planning professions.”
Rose, who is the President of Supercede, The Reinsurance Platform, is joining CII as Engagement Board Member: London Markets.
He is a prominent voice in the London and international re/insurance markets, Rose has advised leadership teams at many of the world’s largest re/insurers – as part of Aon’s management consultancy division, Aon Inpoint.
The executive commented: “It is a huge honour to join the Board of the CII, an organisation that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our industry. I look forward to working with the Board in advancing the Institute’s mission, and driving positive developments on behalf of our membership.”
Middleton joins CII as Engagement Board Member: Personal Finance. She is the CEO of SEIB Insurance Brokers, which encompasses Lansdown Insurance Brokers and WRS Insurance Brokers.
She has over two decades of industry experience. She has previously held the role of President at the Insurance Institute of Chelmsford & South Essex.
The executive said: “I am honoured to become a member of the CII Board, and look forward to contributing towards the promotion of excellence within our sector.
“I am deeply passionate about the work that we do, and the value it holds for the public. I look forward to working collaboratively with my fellow Board members, as we leverage our collective expertise to advance the CII’s mission.
Jackson, was appointed Engagement Board Member: Financial Planning. He has been in the financial planning profession for the last 17 years. He was part of the Financial Management Bureau from 2007 to 2017 and currently serves as Non Executive Director for Viridian – Specialist Pigment Partners.
