Risk People Update
/AIA Australia appoints transformation chief
Mike Thornton is in the newly-created position of chief transformation officer at AIA Australia. Thornton has been with AIA Australia since 2016, and is moving into his new role from the chief risk officer position. Gerry Schipper, with AIA Australia since 2010, will step into the chief risk officer role.
AMP appoints company secretaries
Kate Gordon, AMP’s head of corporate governance, has been appointed co-company secretary. Gordon joined AMP in 2020 as senior company secretary and senior legal counsel. David Cullen, also company senior legal counsel, is the other half of the job, also co-company secretary. Gordon and Cullen replace Marissa Bendyk who has left the company.
Portabl wins Innovation Championship for insurance for freelancers and gig workers
Portabl has won the Zurich Innovation Championship for cover for freelancers and gig economy workers like drivers and delivery people. Portabl offers portable insurance, benefits and financial services to those outside traditional working models.
Portabl is the first fully digital platform offering insurance solutions to self-employed workers, who are often uninsured. The insurer uses a non-traditional underwriting model, giving each applicant a score. The insurance goes with the worker from job to job, rather than relying on a single employer risk profile.
The Championship offers start-ups the opportunity to work with Zurich on particular challenges, namely prevention and mitigation, sustainability, and simplicity. Alongside the assistance, there is an open challenge for Reimagining Insurance.
FPA selects winner for 2022 Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has announced Danica Lozada of Industry Fund Services as the 2022 winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award.
Zurich appoints new chief claims officer
Suzi Leung is the new chief claims officer at Zurich Life & Investments. Leung moves into the role from Zurich General Insurance as chief claims officer, however has worked across several areas of Zurich’s international business, including in Switzerland and North America.
