Outgoing CII president: Firms need to be ready for new meaning of Chartered

Amanda Blanc (pictured), who leaves office today and is expected to be succeeded by current deputy Tom Woolgrove, said the highlight of her year at the helm was the momentum with which firms achieved Chartered status. However, Blanc, who is also CEO at AXA Insurance Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary, suggested more work needed to be done in the retail space and the meaning of 'Chartered' needed to undergo some scrutiny and made fit for purpose. In a video interview she said: "There's been real traction over the last year in the area of professionalism. "We've seen some rea...