MLC Life Insurance has appointed Brett Pickett as Head of Group Pricing as part of its plans to offer both competitive and sustainable pricing in a bid to secure major new partnerships.
Pickett has considerable insurance and economics experience, having spent over two decades in the fields. He has led TAL’s Group risk finance team and also led strategic capital and commercial solutions at TAL Australia.
Mark Puli, Chief Group Insurance Officer for MLC Life Insurance, commented on the appointment, “Brett has the actuarial and economic background to help navigate tough, risky and uncertain times, to ensure innovative solutions and pricing that’s sustainable and competitive over the cycle.”
The hiring of Pickett follows from the recent appointment of Peter Smith as Head of Business Development and Puli also provided insight into MLC’s strategy, “Watch this space. We have big plans in group insurance which is why we’ve built out an incredible team to deliver on our promise to trustees and their members.”
On the appointment, Pickett himself said, “MLC Life Insurance have an incredible history and longevity, while offering what I think is the best proposition to super funds in market, and I couldn’t be more excited to help secure more partners and deliver that promise for life to more members.”
Pickett will commence his role beginning July 24th.
