Podcast #157: Meet the new CII President | Callum Beaton on the year ahead
Wed Feb 04 2026
Podcast # Meet the new CII President: Callum Beaton on the year ahead
In this episode of IFA Talk, Matt and Sue are joined by the new President of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), Callum Beaton, to talk about his journey to the role, his appointment (which he describes as ‘surreal’) and also his vision for the future of the profession.
Callum is clearly very passionate about this profession, which he joined almost 50 years ago, after failing an eye test to join the Royal Navy. He talks eloquently through his Presidential theme, EQUIP, how he hopes to support members during his year in office, and the key issues he believes will shape the sector in the months ahead, with the wealth of experience he’s amassed over the years.
It’s a really human conversation, thoughtful and forward-looking for anyone working in insurance or financial planning who wants to stay connected to the bigger picture.
Listen now to hear Callum’s plans for leading and supporting the profession.
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Podcast # Meet the new CII President: Callum Beaton on the year ahead In this episode of IFA Talk, Matt and Sue are joined by the new President of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), Callum Beaton, to talk about his journey to the role, his appointment (which he describes as ‘surreal’) and also his vision for the future of the profession. Callum is clearly very passionate about this profession, which he joined almost 50 years ago, after failing an eye test to join the Royal Navy. He talks eloquently through his Presidential theme, EQUIP, how he hopes to support members during his year in office, and the key issues he believes will shape the sector in the months ahead, with the wealth of experience he’s amassed over the years. It’s a really human conversation, thoughtful and forward-looking for anyone working in insurance or financial planning who wants to stay connected to the bigger picture. Listen now to hear Callum’s plans for leading and supporting the profession.