The private wealth firm is gearing up to add to its offering, chief executive Jonathan Hoyle says.

One of Australia's oldest global shares LICs is bidding farewell to its portfolio manager who is leaving the manager after 19 years to pursue other opportunities.

MLC Life has added a head of new fund partnerships to its growing group insurance capabilities.

The Fund Manager of the Year has been named at the eighth annual Zenith Fund Awards, with the winner also taking out top honours for infrastructure and international equities excellence.