The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has announced the appointment of Ben Rose, Roger Jackson, and Suzy Middleton as new group board members, known as engagement board members.
Rose (London markets) is the president of Supercede, The Reinsurance Platform. He also serves as chair of the Insurance Institute of London's reinsurance committee, while co-hosting The Reinsurance podcast. He advised leadership teams at different reinsurers as part of Aon's management consultancy division, Aon Inpoint.
“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,” Rose said regarding his appointment.
Jackson will also join as a board member (financial planning). He's been part of the industry for 17 years, notably as a chartered financial planner. Jackson started as a trainee after finishing school, working in different administrations, paraplanning, and management. He currently sits on the Board of the Financial Management Bureau, looking after a team of twelve financial planners.
“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,” Jackson commented.
Lastly, Middleton was appointed the newest board member (personal finance). She is a chartered insurance broker and the CEO of SEIB Insurance Brokers, which encompasses Lansdown Insurance Brokers and WRS Insurance Brokers. Middleton got her CII fellowship in 2010, won the inaugural Women in Insurance Awards ‘Insurance Broker of the Year’ Award in 2019, and was the president of the Insurance Institute of Chelmsford & South Essex.
"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," Middleton said.
The CII Group Board is responsible for developing and overseeing the delivery of the CII’s strategy consistent with its Royal Charter, including to ‘secure and justify the confidence of the public’.
"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," Dr Helen Phillips, CII Group Chair, said.
