Duncan Richardson
Beazley announced yesterday the appointment of Duncan Richardson to the role of life, accident & health development manager, as the specialist insurer continues to grow its Australian footprint and boost its capabilities in the life, accident & health market.
Mr Richardson has over 20 years’ experience in broking, general and life insurance. Prior to joining Beazley, he worked at TAL (formerly Tower Australia Life) as business development manager, group life. He has also held senior roles at Richard Oliver Underwriting, QBE and Catholic Church Insurance.
The new appointment grows Beazley’s Australian presence to 40 staff since entering the Australian market in 2008. He will play a key role in building and maintaining client relationships and providing tailor-made client service for Beazley’s life, accident & health clients.
Managing Director of Beazley Underwriting, Noel Nosworthy said Mr Richardson would add to Beazley’s capability to provide tailored services to large super funds. “We are pleased to have Duncan on board, and believe he will make a significant contribution to the life, accident & health team through his wealth of technical expertise and experience in group life markets in Australia,” Mr Nosworthy said. “We are already seeing healthy levels of demand for our life, accident & health products, particularly from mid to top-tier super funds that recognise the benefits of partnering with specialist, niche insurers,” he said.
Mr Nosworthy said that Beazley’s position as a specialist insurer provided clients with greater control over features such as income benefit levels, waiting periods and super contributions.