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Press release
Publication date:
18 December 2019
Last updated:
25 February 2025
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has appointed Jennette Newman as Chair of the Professional Standards Committee.
Ms Newman takes over from David Hertzell, who stepped down as Chair last month after serving six years in the role.
She is a Partner in the insurance division of global law firm Clyde & Co and is also vice-president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL).
Ms Newman has a wealth of experience handling complex insurance litigation and regulatory disputes as a lawyer in private practice.
She has been involved with the CII as part of the Insurance Institute of London’s mentoring programme and was involved with the Insuring Women’s Futures initiative.
Mr Hertzell was Managing Partner of law firm DAC until 2006.
He was a Law Commissioner from 2007 until 2014, leading the insurance law reform project.
The Professional Standards Committee ensures standards for professional conduct, including disciplinary and membership procedures, are developed and maintained in line with the CII’s Code of Ethics.
It provides independent guidance on accountability, transparency and consumer representation for the professional body.
Sian Fisher, CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute, 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.”
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Notes to editors
The Chartered Insurance Institute is the professional body dedicated to building trust in the insurance and financial planning profession. Our strapline Standards. Professionalism. Trust. embodies our commitment to driving confidence in the power of professional standards: competence, integrity and care for the customer.
We deliver that commitment through relevant learning, insightful leadership and an engaged membership.
Our 127,000 members commit to high professional standards by maintaining continuous professional development and abiding by our Code of Ethics. The Chartered Insurance Institute is proud to be a member of the Chartered Body Alliance and the Institute for Global Insurance Education.
This document is believed to be accurate but is not intended as a basis of knowledge upon which advice can be given. Neither the author (personal or corporate), the CII group, local institute or Society, or any of the officers or employees of those organisations accept any responsibility for any loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the data or opinions included in this material. Opinions expressed are those of the author or authors and not necessarily those of the CII group, local institutes, or Societies.