A big Hill to climb: what the CII’s new CEO must do

Editor’s View: As soon as Legal Services Board CEO Matthew Hill, pictured, was named the Chartered Insurance Institute’s third CEO in as many three years, insurers contacted Emma Ann Hughes to share what they think should be at the top of his in-tray.

The revolving door at the top tier of the Chartered Insurance Institute over the past few years has caused many heads to spin.

Following Sian Fisher’s exit after six years at the top at the start of

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