Everest Insurance Asia-Pacific head Scott Leney is the new president of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance, taking over from Austbrokers chief broking officer Ben Bessell.

ANZIIF has also announced the appointment of Allianz Australia chief customer and operations officer Brendan Dunne as deputy president. 

The institute says Mr Leney brings decades of experience and a commitment to professional development in the insurance and finance sector.

He has previously held senior positions with Marsh & McLennan, including head of risk management for Asia-Pacific and country corporate officer for Australia. 

“I am honoured to serve as president of ANZIIF, an organisation I have been proudly associated with since the early days of my career, beginning with my fellowship studies and continuing through to my recent tenure on the board of directors,” Mr Leney said today. 

Deputy Mr Dunne has held senior positions in finance, risk, strategy and transformation across two decades with Allianz.

The institute says Mr Bessell’s “contribution to advancing professional standards and strengthening industry engagement has been deeply valued”.