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Chris Jones: New IUA boss seeks to put trade body ‘on the front foot’ with three pillar plan

By 2025-07-07T07:00:00

Chris Jones, IUA

Technical skills, talent and risk management are prime focuses for the chief executive, who believes ‘London really will live or die by its underwriting and claims expertise’

Chris Jones describes his route into the chief executive role at trade body the International Underwriting Association (IUA) as “the longest succession plan ever” following a 20-year tenure – and counting – at the London focused membership organisation.

As part of the appointment process, Jones was required “to present my vision for the IUA” to the trade association’s board, building on the organisation’s key tenets of improving underwriting and claims technical skills, supporting the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding the insurance industry and contributing to market modernisation and digitisation.

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