Canada Life appoints group protection head of distribution

Antonio Ribeiro takes the role

Cameron Roberts
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Provider, Canada Life, has appointed Antonio Ribeiro as its head of distribution within its group protection business.

Riberio, who takes the role immediately, will be responsible for working with adviser partners and will lead the distribution team. He also joins the protection senior leadership team to support the provider's protection growth and digitalisation ambitions, according to Canada Life. Dan Crook, managing director, group protection, Canada Life UK, said: "I am pleased to welcome Antonio to Canada Life and the strong expertise he brings to our team. The creation of Antonio's role reflects our commitment to further strengthening the partnerships and distribution routes that will support ou...

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