The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has appointed three group board members, each with a responsibility to provide a membership perspective in decision-making.
Ben Rose was appointed as engagement board member: London markets, Roger Jackson as engagement board member: financial planning, and Suzy Middleton as engagement board member: personal finance.
Rose is president of Supercede, The Reinsurance Platform, serves as chair of the Insurance Institute of London’s Reinsurance Committee, co-hosts The Reinsurance Podcast, and in recent years has been recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ and a ‘Young Meteor’ by Intelligent Insurer and The Insurer, respectively.
He said: “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.”
Jackson, a chartered financial planner, has been in the profession for 17 years, starting as a trainee.
He has worked across administration, paraplanning, management, and currently sits on the board of the Financial Management Bureau, looking after a team of 12 financial planners.
Jackson is the immediate past president of the Insurance Institute of Kendal.
He said: “It is a great privilege to take on the role of engagement board member for financial planning with the Chartered Insurance Institute.
“I am committed to serving our members with integrity and passion, and look forward to working alongside esteemed industry leaders, as we strive to uphold the highest standards of professionalism.”
Middleton, chartered insurance broker, is CEO of SEIB Insurance Brokers, which encompasses Lansdown Insurance Brokers and WRS Insurance Brokers.
Middleton obtained her CII fellowship in 2010, and won the inaugural Women in Insurance Awards ‘Insurance Broker of the Year’ Award in 2019.
She previously held the role of president at the Insurance Institute of Chelmsford & South Essex.
Middleton 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.”
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.”
