Opinion: Richard Hodson on the work of the City Forum
Leading lights: City Forum’s chairman Richard Hodson explains how the organisation is trying to keep up-to-date
Back in 2011, I had just returned from five years in Australia where I had been working for JLT. I felt a little out of touch with who was who in the London Market.
Over a drink one evening, medical malpractice guru Sharon Brennan suggested joining the City Forum. I was accepted into the invitation-only group shortly afterwards.
Nine years later, I find myself lucky enough to be the chairman of the Forum for the 2019/20 season after spending four years as treasurer.
So, what is the City
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