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Consumers looking for reassurance: MetLife

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020
... balance, and 11% have changed their investment strategy." Chesne Stafford, chief customer and marketing officer at MetLife Australia said super funds and financial advisers have a significant role to play in helping ease the financial stress of their ...

What people really think about life commissions

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
... the research that customers are looking for options when it comes to how they pay for their financial advice," MetLife Australia head of adviser experience Matt Lippiatt said. "There are a growing number of consumers who are interested in fees as an ...

MetLife appoints KPMG super director

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2020
... data analysis and consulting services to the superannuation industry in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. MetLife Australia chief executive Richard Nunn said Tse would help the insurer navigate the new regulatory landscape. "We anticipate the regulatory ...

MetLife expands retail distribution team

KRISTI CHENG  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2019
MetLife Australia has announced two key appointments to its retail distribution team, recruiting from MLC Life and AMP. Former MLC Life head of product John Ashton has been appointed head of retail product, managing product strategy and strengthening ...

MetLife, AFA call for more diversity in advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2019
... 2019 and attendance at AFA events including masterclasses as well as ongoing events and networking support from MetLife Australia, offered to women. AFA chief executive Phil Kewin said: "The AFA has a long history of encouraging women in financial services ...

Industry fund appoints chief executive

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2019
... following the departure of Richard Nunn. Nunn announced his departure to move to the chief executive role at MetLife Australia in January. D'Alessandro has extensive experience in wealth management and administration, having previously served as ...

Australia Day honours recognise industry stalwarts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 29 JAN 2019
... Lendlease. He is also chair of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria. MetLife Australia chair Geoff Brunsdon was appointed a Member in the General Division the Order of Australia (AM). He is also chair of APN ...

Industry fund chief executive moves to life insurer

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 21 JAN 2019
... then chief executive Deanne Stewart left after 4 years with the insurer for the top job at First State Super. MetLife Australia chair Geoff Brunsdon said: "We're delighted to welcome Richard to MetLife. His deep financial services experience and ...

MetLife Australia wins tech award

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 8 JAN 2019
... Australia's digital product manager Sourav Shah, who also sits on ACORD's Australian committee. ACORD said MetLife Australia is an example of how innovation requires teamwork between business and IT. "Batten is an experienced leader with a financial ...

MetLife expands retail arm

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 NOV 2018
MetLife Australia continues to bolsters its retail division with four key appointments. Marcus Chan joins MetLife as sales manager for New South Wales. He came from BT Financial Group where he worked as a business development manager. Also from BTFG ...