Exclusive: Debbie Kennedy joins Australian life insurer

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Debbie Kennedy has confirmed that she is leaving Royal London to join MLC Life Insurance (MLC) in Australia.

Two weeks ago COVER had exclusively revealed that group head of protection strategy Kennedy had resigned from Royal London amid much industry speculation that she would be moving to a reinsurer or UK based distribution business.  Based in Melbourne, she will be responsible for new business and underwriting operations including the chief underwriter role. Kennedy, who will taking up her role in October, said: "I am looking forward to turning my attention to the Australian market as the role represents a significant opportunity to drive change and innovation within a bancassurance and i...

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