CII names new chairs for Broking and Claims Societies

Laura Hancock and Ashton West appointed

Jaskeet Briah
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The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has announced new chairs to two of its specialist communities, the Society of Insurance Broking (SIB) and Society of Claims Professionals (SOCP).

Laura Hancock (pictured), director of YuTree Insurance, replaces Kevin Hancock, managing director of YuTree, as the chair of SIB. Previously, she served as deputy chair and main board director of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA). Meanwhile, Ashton West, non-executive director of Weightmans LLP and director of Fidu Consultancy, succeeds Sue McCall as chair of MS Amlin. West currently chairs the board of trustees for charity, The Road Safety Trust, and has served as a board member on the Society of Claims Professionals for the last two years. ehEHehEDHe He has 15 yea...

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