Charles Berry takes up office as president of the Insurance Institute of London

Charles Berry has taken up the position of president of the Insurance Institute of London for 2019-20.

Berry, Chair of BPL Global, assumed the role at the AGM on Monday. Berry succeeds Nicolas Aubert, chief executive of Willis Towers Watson GB. He is joined by new deputy president Anthony Baldwin, chief executive and board director, AIG UK and deputy president designate Julian Enoizi, chief executive, Pool Re.

Berry said: “It is a great honour to serve the institute as president, but somewhat daunting as I have big shoes to fill. I will do my very best to represent all sectors of the market and build upon the increasing momentum and hard work that has been the hallmark of Nicolas’s leadership in the past 12 months.

“My theme for the year – Who do you act for? – stems from my belief that trust in financial markets depends on market professionals being transparent as to who they act for: buyer or seller; client or capital provider. I look forward to developing this theme during a year full of challenges, but also one promising opportunity for all.”

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