Russell Hannah

Integrity Life has formally announced the appointment of Russell Hannah as the General Manager (GM), Distribution and Marketing. Russell joins Integrity from MLC Life where he served as the GM of Retail Distribution Partnerships for the past five years. Prior to that he has held a number of senior roles across the industry including with well-known insurers such as BT Life, AVIVA & ING

Sean McCormack, Managing Director and CEO said: “I’m excited to welcome someone of Russell’s industry pedigree and standing to fill this critical role at Integrity. Russell brings with him more than 20 years’ experience across life insurance and has a deep understanding of the importance of partnerships.  In addition to this, he is a thought-leader and champion for change with a genuine passion for protecting customers along with strengthening and evolving all aspects of our industry. I am delighted he has elected to join Integrity as he is an outstanding addition to the business.”

Commenting on his new role, Russell said: “Integrity is an organisation that is changing the insurance sector for the better. They are focussed on partnering with advisers, licensees, brokers and corporate clients with a contemporary and truly customer centric proposition. They also understand the importance of service excellence and creating operational efficiencies for their partners and customers alike. I’m really excited to play a key role in driving this next phase of growth and looking forward to joining the team in early June.”

Russell’s appointment comes off the back of the recent announcement of Sean McCormack as the new Managing Director and CEO.

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Over $117,000 was raised for the AFA Foundation, making Kokoda 2018 the biggest single fundraising event in the foundation’s history.

Members and friends of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) have completed the 96km Kokoda Trail which took place from 24 August – 2 September.

The group raised a total of over $117,000 for the AFA Foundation, making Kokoda 2018 the biggest single fundraising event in the foundation’s history.

The group included AFA CEO Philip Kewin, Alisdair Barr, Ross Barnwell, Brad Fox, Russell Hannah, Michael Molloy, David Mounsey, Adrian Raftery, Nathan Taggart and Cara Williams.

The funds will be distributed by the AFA Foundation which gives generously to a number of charities including Legacy, The Black Dog Institute, MS Research Australia, Make a Wish Foundation and Bears for Hope.

Mr Kewin said the group was proud to raise funds for the AFA Foundation, which encourages giving back to local communities via charity partners. “This truly was a memorable experience, challenging us all at both a physical and an emotional level. It was a privilege to complete the trek with such a great group of people who did an amazing job in raising funds for their chosen charities.”

Olivia Sarah-Le Lacheur, chair of the AFA Foundation said, “The AFA Foundation engages AFA, members, partners and supporters in giving back to the community and working with our charity partners to make a meaningful difference for people in need.

“Over the past 11 years, we’ve shared over $1.6m with a wide range of charities across all states of Australia. Through the Kokoda program the AFA community has had the opportunity to participate in a life changing experience and raise much needed funds for our charity partners. We are very proud of the participants for their financial and physical achievements on the Kokoda trail.”

Brisbane-based financial adviser, Cara Williams, who did the trek to raise funds for Bears of Hope and to honour the memory of Darcy, her nephew who was stillborn, said, “Trekking Kokoda with the AFA Foundation was one of the most amazing weeks of my life. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done but worth every single moment. I would encourage everyone to consider trekking Kokoda. You will learn so much about what our soldiers went through, you will grow as a person and you will have the honour to trek with some incredible people who will be mates for life.”

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