NAB-owned wealth management provider MLC has appointed Russell Hannah to the newly created position of General Manager, Retail Advised Insurance Sales.
MLC General Manager of Retail Advised Insurance, Melissa Heyhoe, said: ”This is a key appointment for the business as it moves to becoming a standalone life insurance company.”
”As we transition into a specialist insurance business, it’s imperative that we have end- to-end ownership and accountability for the way our business services and supports advisers. Russell’s appointment will ensure we are at the forefront of driving organisational and broader industry change.
”Russell’s extensive industry knowledge and experience, combined with his proven track record in leading and developing high performance teams, means he is perfectly placed to lead our business through this exciting period of growth and transformation.’’
Mr Hannah returns to MLC after two successful years at BT Life, where he led a specialist insurance sales team. He has previously held a number of national insurance sales roles across the AVIVA and MLC businesses between 2008 and 2014.
Mr Hannah said: ”I’m thrilled to be leading the MLC team at this exciting time and will be working hard to find new and innovative ways for the business to remain relevant and contemporary in a rapidly evolving landscape of industry and consumer change.’’
He will be responsible for the retail advised insurance team, overseeing distribution and sales, key account management, specialist insurance functions along with sales analytics and insights.
