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Life Insurance industry will play a vital role in Australia’s safety net

The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Acenda, Kent Griffin, says the life insurance industry has a vital role to play in Australia’s safety net to help address some

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03 Apr 2025

Acenda welcomes release of draft legislation to improve access and affordabality of financial advice

Acenda welcomes the release of the latest tranche of reforms aimed at improving access to affordable advice for more Australians. “Access to affordable, quality financial advice is critical in helping

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25 Mar 2025

Wild For Life 2025—industry leaders unite to transform life insurance in Australia

From CALI - Council of Australian Life Insurers

For the first time, a landmark event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers to discuss how life insurance can create meaningful change for all Australians. ‘Wild For Life

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10 Mar 2025

MLC Life Insurance appoints new Chief Risk Officer

From MLC Life Insurance

MLC Life Insurance has announced the appointment of Ms Melissa Ammon as Chief Risk Officer. Melissa will lead MLC Life Insurance’s Risk function, which includes the company’s Risk, Compliance, Governance

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11 Feb 2025

CALI Board elects new Co-Chair and Directors

The Board of the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has elected a new Co-Chair and three new Directors. MLC Life Insurance CEO and Managing Director Kent Griffin has been

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29 Oct 2024

MLC Life Insurance goes for growth with executive appointments

From MLC Life Insurance

MLC Life Insurance has appointed two new executive roles as it continues to improve its proposition to the market and focus on its competitive offering to customers and advisers. “Appointing

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11 Sep 2024

MLC Life Insurance appointment continues strong Nippon Life investment in Australian market

From MLC Life Insurance

MLC Life Insurance has welcomed the continued close partnership with its majority shareholder Nippon Life Insurance, following the appointment of one of their most senior international executives, Koji Ichiba, as

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04 Apr 2024

Nearly half of Australians can’t afford to wait for default disability insurance, women most impacted: MLC Life Insurance research

From MLC Life Insurance

Nearly half of Australian workers have three months’ or less savings in the event of a disability which prevents them from working, with almost a third of women only having

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08 Mar 2024

MLC Life Insurance hires experienced CTO

From MLC Life Insurance

MLC Life Insurance has appointed experienced technology executive Mirella Robinson to the newly created Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role as part of the Executive Team. “Given the importance of technology

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28 Feb 2024

MLC Life Insurance executive changes deliver operational and customer excellence

From MLC Life Insurance

MLC Life Insurance has announced key executive changes to reinforce its commitment to delivering customers and partners a compelling experience during the moments that matter. The appointment of Jane Murray

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01 Nov 2023

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