JANA names first head of insurance strategy

Investment consultant JANA has promoted global equities research senior consultant Greg Wilkinson to the role of head of insurance strategy. The role is a new one for the organisation, part of its move to expand the insurance advisory services offered in the region.

"In this role, I will be leading a team drawing on JANA's extensive research and asset management capabilities to build up on our already well-established health insurance portfolio and expand our capabilities for the bneefit of the Australian insurance market, including life and general insurers," said Wilkinson.

Wilkinson joined JANA more than six years ago and has held several roles in that time. He previously was a senior consultant with Rice Warner and held consulting and actuarial roles with HamishWilson & Co, Norwich Life SA, and Sanlam.

"We have been advising the insurance market since 2004," said JANA CEO Jim Lamborn. "Our current insurance clients have over $9bn in assets under management. We have created the Head of Insurance Strategy position to allow us to build the support we provide to our clients. Greg's appointment and industry expertise will deliver significant uplifts in our capability in regulatory advice, digital solutions and modelling support to our clients."