Zurich appoints Regional Manager for risk specialist team

Zurich Financial Services Australia Limited (Zurich) has announced the appointment of David Rees as West Australian regional manager for the newly established risk specialist team.

The team has been designed in anticipation of Macquarie's life risk business (Macquarie Life) joining with Zurich later this year.

Joining alongside Rees will be BDMs Jessica Brady (NSW) and Danielle Visser (QLD).

The national team will be responsible for the creation and presentation of life insurance content to support Zurich's strategic partners. The team will also be responsible for the ongoing management of the Zurich Curriculum, a comprehensive program of technical and sales development content, delivered via webinars and workshops.

Commenting on the appointments, head of distribution for Zurich's Life and Investments business, Kristine Brooks said: "This experienced team comprises a balance of technical experts and accomplished presenters, and allows us to be more proactive in bringing our insights to a much wider audience."