Nathan joins MetLife from the Finance Sector Union, where he has been Assistant National Secretary for almost four years. He brings more than 25 years of experience in politics, including as former Premier of NSW (2008- 2009), and has worked at both the Commonwealth and State (NSW) levels, as policy adviser and Minister.

His new role at MetLife will include responsibility for working with Government and Regulators to help MetLife, and its business partners, in reviewing proposed legislative change for the life insurance industry in Australia.

Commenting on the announcement, Chief of Staff and External Affairs, Wendy Tse, said: “Nathan brings a wealth of policy experience that will help MetLife further engage with key policy stakeholders. MetLife has a long history of actively engaging with government and policy makers to help build a life insurance industry that provides real value to customers and is sustainable. We intend to keep doing this by building strong partnerships and providing valuable insights through our research and data.

As the industry responds to the need for affordable and accessible advice, we will continue to support advisors and their clients, and will promote the value of life insurance for customers and other stakeholders across the life insurance ecosystem.”

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Wendy Tse

MetLife Australia has announced the appointment of Wendy Tse as Chief of Staff and External Affairs, joining the business in early April 2020.

Wendy comes to MetLife from KPMG, where she has been a Director in the superannuation advisory team for the last two years. Her new MetLife role includes responsibility for advising clients on regulatory and government affairs, supporting the business in translating MetLife’s strategy for business partners, and representing the Office of the CEO across the industry.

With almost 20 years of experience in superannuation wealth management advisory services, compliance, administration and transition management, Wendy has built a reputation in the industry for supporting superannuation funds through industry transformation.

Commenting on the appointment, Richard Nunn, MetLife Australia Chief Executive Officer said, “We anticipate the regulatory environment will continue to evolve this year and it will be challenging for our clients and customers. We need to work in partnership with them to navigate this changing landscape.

“Wendy will help us do this, as well as play an important role in evolving our life insurance business and the industry. We intend to be a strategic partner for our clients, adding value at a tactical level, and helping them to serve their members to build a more confident future.”

Prior to KPMG, she was the General Manager of Consulting at SuperRatings, providing funds with deep insights into the superannuation landscape across Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. She has also held numerous positions in global consultancy firms providing advice to a range of superannuation funds.

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