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CII's Sian Fisher is looking to the past to understand the future

Sian Fisher

When thinking about what the new decade might hold in store for the profession, it is vital to consider how insurance has evolved over the centuries and the role it played in shaping the world we live in, says Sian Fisher, CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

As pointed out by Swiss Re’s History of Insurance report, before the Age of Enlightenment during the 17th and 18th Centuries, sourcing protection against misfortunes was perceived as tantamount to

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