MLC and NAB Wealth appoint new insurance leader

insurance-industry/executive-general-manager/chief-executive/

4 February 2011
| By Caroline Munro |

MLC and NAB Wealth have a new leader for its insurance business with the appointment of Duncan West.

West was appointed executive general manager, insurance.

“We have a significant insurance agenda as we continue to bring the Aviva and MLC insurance offerings together and Duncan’s depth of experience will be invaluable in driving this agenda forward,” said MLC and NAB Wealth group executive Steve Tucker.

West has garnered 25 years in the insurance industry, working in Australia, the UK and India in leadership positions for a number of prominent insurance companies, including IAG, Promina, Royal & Sun Alliance Group and Royal Insurance. His latest role was chief executive of CGU Insurance, which is part of the Insurance Australia Group.

“Duncan has a deep knowledge and understanding of all aspects of insurance including risk pricing and underwriting, claims and distribution management,” Tucker said.

West begins work with MLC and NAB Wealth at the beginning of March.

Read more about:

AUTHOR

Recommended for you

sub-bgsidebar subscription

Never miss the latest news and developments in wealth management industry

MARKET INSIGHTS

The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...

1 month 3 weeks ago

Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...

2 months 2 weeks ago

It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...

2 months 3 weeks ago

ASIC has canceled the AFSL of Sydney-based asset consultant and research firm....

3 weeks 2 days ago

ASIC has banned a Melbourne-based financial adviser for eight years over false and misleading statements regarding clients’ superannuation investments....

1 week 4 days ago

ASIC has banned a Melbourne-based financial adviser who gave inappropriate advice to his clients including false and misleading Statements of Advice....

1 week 2 days ago

TOP PERFORMING FUNDS

ACS FIXED INT - AUSTRALIA/GLOBAL BOND
moneymanagement logo