Hancox jumps from IFS to AIA

Harumi Hancox has joined AIA Australia as head of strategic partnerships, focusing on master trusts, after more than 15 years with IFS Insurance Solutions.

Hancox spent the bulk of her time with IFS as a group risk consultant. For the last two years she was the head of group life consulting services. Before joining IFS, Hancox held product management roles with AXA's insurance offer including group insurance and insurance riders.

AIA group distribution general manager Anthony Clough said that Hancox will sit in the group distribution team. "Harumi is experienced, progressive and passionate about group insurance and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the industry," he said. "We are incredibly fortunate to have Harumi join the team as we look to further evolve our market leading value proposition."

Said Hancox, "I've been fortunate to work with AIA in the past, so I was eager for the opportunity to join the AIA family and work with the team to help to make a difference in the lives of Australians."

Reporting from Kanika Sood at Financial Standard contributed to this story.