iExtend has expanded its Distribution team with the appointment of David Sutjipto as National Business Development Specialist, reinforcing its commitment to supporting financial advisers and improving client outcomes.
In this newly created role, David will work closely with financial advisers to help them improve the client experience and ensure more policy owners understand they have a choice when their life insurance is at risk of lapsing or cancellation.
According to Protip DasGupta, iExtend’s Chief Distribution Officer, the appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to empowering advisers.
“We’re pleased to welcome David to the team in a role focused on helping advisers deliver a more personalised, proactive, and financially beneficial experience to their clients,” said DasGupta. “By streamlining the process and offering hands-on support, David will help broaden adviser capabilities and strengthen client relationships.”
By providing direct engagement, training, and strategic support, David will equip advisers with the tools and insights to identify opportunities where iExtend’s solution may unlock financial value or the opportunity to preserve some critical cover. This allows clients to make more informed decisions about their life insurance options and improves long-term outcomes.
David brings a strong background in life insurance and financial services, including almost nine years at Resolution Life as Partner Relationships Manager, and over six years at iSelect in roles across sales management, training, and call centre leadership. With experience working as a financial adviser, he has a deep understanding of adviser needs and client expectations.
iExtend offers a unique solution for life insurance policy owners who are considering cancelling or reducing their life insurance cover. The business co-owns the policy, takes over premium payments, and shares future claim benefits, with the claim split based on how long iExtend has been paying premiums.
Importantly, one in four policies assessed by iExtend are ultimately retained by the policy owner, demonstrating the potential value that may otherwise be lost. This also gives advisers a powerful retention strategy, allowing them to maintain long-term relationships and support clients when it matters most.