MLC and NAB Wealth appoint new insurance leader

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4 February 2011
| By Caroline Munro |

MLC and NAB Wealth have a new leader for its insurance business with the appointment of Duncan West.

West was appointed executive general manager, insurance.

“We have a significant insurance agenda as we continue to bring the Aviva and MLC insurance offerings together and Duncan’s depth of experience will be invaluable in driving this agenda forward,” said MLC and NAB Wealth group executive Steve Tucker.

West has garnered 25 years in the insurance industry, working in Australia, the UK and India in leadership positions for a number of prominent insurance companies, including IAG, Promina, Royal & Sun Alliance Group and Royal Insurance. His latest role was chief executive of CGU Insurance, which is part of the Insurance Australia Group.

“Duncan has a deep knowledge and understanding of all aspects of insurance including risk pricing and underwriting, claims and distribution management,” Tucker said.

West begins work with MLC and NAB Wealth at the beginning of March.

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