Chief insurance officer role is to be split into two new roles.
Seema Bangera and David Winspear.
Life insurer Fidelity Life has made some changes at the top of the organisation, splitting one of its senior roles into two.
Its chief insurance officer, Niall McConville, has decided to return to Melbourne, and will be replaced by two new appointments.
Seema Bangera has been appointed chief claims officer, and Dave Winspear has been appointed chief operating officer.
Bangera joins the business from Asteron Life, where she was executive manager of claims and customer solutions. She has previously worked for Kiwibank, Westpac and HSBC during her 20-year career, and has won several awards for her leadership and contribution to the industry.
Winspear is currently head of individual life insurance for Fidelity Life. The company said in a statement he had been identified as a potential successor for executive leadership for some time. His responsibilities will include underwriting, new business and service to customers, advisers and strategic partners.
Fidelity Life CEO Campbell Mitchell said the company was delighted to have two such high-calibre professionals and strong leaders take up the key roles.
Mitchell also stressed the importance of having a claims officer as part of the executive team. “There is a huge advantage of having a strong claims voice representing customers at the executive table to ensure customers and businesses get the support and experience they deserve during the most challenging times in their lives.”
Both will begin their roles on February 24.
The company has not yet appointed someone for the role vacated by Winspear’s promotion. However, it stressed that McConville would be continuing with the company in a consultancy role to ensure a smooth transition over the next two months.
“Niall has made a huge impact at Fidelity Life over the last year,” said Mitchell. “He stepped in to lead the insurance business unit at a time of great change, and his hands-on leadership delivered immediate value. He led the claims area during a year when the team was recognised as finalists in two big industry awards. He has led great work to strengthen the core life insurance functions of our business and built strong connections in market.”
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