MetLife expands retail team

MetLife Australia has announced the appointment of John Ashton as head of retail product.

In this Melbourne-based role, Ashton will "lead the optimisation of MetLife Protect, tapping into adviser and client feedback," the firm said.

Ashton has more than 30 years' experience in the industry having worked across licensees, insurance, underwriting and product design. Most recently, he served as head of product at MLC Life Insurance.

Joining Ashton on the retail team is newly-appointed strategic account manager, Dave Evans, who will be based in Brisbane and focus on the licensee platform.

Commenting on both appointments, Matt Lippiatt, MetLife head of retail sales, said: "We are delighted to welcome John and Dave to the business. They are both seasoned Retail insurance professionals who are well known to advisers and licensees alike. Their deep experience will help us shape our offer and drive our engagement with the market as we continue to accelerate our growth.