The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has appointed Clyde & Co’s Jennette Newman as Chair of the Professional Standards Committee, replacing David Hertzell, who stepped down as Chair in November after six years in the role.
Newman is a Partner in the insurance division at law firm Clyde & Co and also serves as Vice President of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL).
She brings a wealth of experience to the position, and has been involved with the CII as part of the Insurance Institute of London’s mentoring programme.
Until 2006, Hertzell served as Managing Partner at law firm DAC, and was a Law Commissioner from 2007 until 2014, leading the insurance law reform project.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CII, Sian Fisher, said: “I would like to thank David for his outstanding chairmanship of the Committee over the past six years. Under his leadership, the profile of professional standards in our sector has been raised, and the continuing integrity of the CII’s Chartered titles has been preserved.
“Like David, Jennette is an independent lawyer with extensive experience working with our sector. I welcome her appointment as Chair and her fresh perspective on how the Chartered Insurance Institute can raise professional standards to further build public trust in our united profession.”
The Professional Standards Committee operates to see that standards for professional conduct, which includes disciplinary and membership procedures, are both developed and maintained in line with the CII’s Code of Ethics.
