The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed a new chief executive to succeed Dr Sandy Scott, who announced his retirement in March last year.

Sian Fisher will take up her new post on 1 February and has held a number of senior roles in the insurance industry.

Ms Fisher has previously worked for a Lloyds Syndicate, UK and European insurance company, a start-up intermediary, a market leading MGA, a major international broker and the US corporate.

She was also the founders and original Board director of the Managing General Agents’ Association and has held senior positions with both the CII and the Insurance Institute of London.

She is a graduate of Oxford University with an Exec MBA from Harvard and is ACII qualified.

Robert Fletcher ACII DipPFS, CII president, said: “I am confident that after a rigorous process, in Sian, we are bringing in a chief executive who will build on the strong foundations that have been created by Sandy and his team.”

Ms Fisher said: “The CII has flourished under Sandy. There has never been such a concerted effort from business, the regulators and society around conduct, ethics, talent development and social mobility. 

“I am looking forward to getting out and meeting our members and corporate partners to discuss making the most of this opportunity. My immediate goal will be to maintain and broaden the momentum behind the professionalism agenda.”

ABI Director General Huw Evans said: “The appointment of such an experienced professional from within the industry is welcome to fill Sandy’s very big shoes. The CII has a vital role to play in developing the professionalism of our sector and we look forward to working closely with Sian Fisher and the CII on our many shared objectives.”