The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has appointed Jonathan Clark as interim CEO, with immediate effect.
Clark is former president of the CII and the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, and was CII treasurer between 2003 and 2007.
He takes over from Sian Fisher, who announced in October that she would be stepping down on 31 March 2022 after more than six years at the helm. The CII added that Fisher will stay with the organisation as planned until 31 March to ensure a “smooth and orderly transition”.
Clark was most recently global head of single risk claims at Scor, before he founded JC Consulting Limited in 2021. He will stay with the CII until the permanent CEO is in place, which the body said was underway and being led by chairwoman Dr Helen Phillips and its board.
Fisher said Clark’s history and experience with the organisation, coupled with his extensive sector expertise, would enable him to step easily into the interim role, providing continuity during 2022.
She added: “I look forward to working with Jonathan and the board to ensure a smooth and orderly transition.”
Phillips said this was a significant year for the CII as it transitioned to a new permanent CEO who will take forward the board’s refreshed strategy and next five-year plan, following the Shaping the future together consultation.
“Ensuring continuity is important and Jonathan is uniquely placed to deliver that interim stewardship, as the CII continues to provide the support and services our members need to thrive professionally in our fast-changing world,” she said.
Clark added: “It is an honour to be appointed interim CEO of the CII and I am pleased to lead our professional body until the new permanent CEO is in place.
“I am deeply committed to the insurance and personal finance profession and believe professional development is central to supporting our valued members as they serve the public day in, day out.”