TAL strengthens group insurance business development team

Life insurance specialist TAL has announced the the appointment of Lisa Larkin to the role of national manager, strategic business development - Group Life, effective February 2018.

Larkin previously worked in the firm's group insurance team as head of clients and strategic management, where she managed a portfolio of client relationships.

In her new role, Larkin will oversee all new business activity for TAL's group insurance team, manage tender submissions and bring new partners on-board. Before joining TAL, she managed CommInsure's wholesale business relationship team, driving the sales strategies for existing and new business.

Commenting on her new role, TAL general manager of group insurance, Jenny Oliver, said: "Lisa's extensive experience supporting our partners' insurance operations and respected reputations across the industry make this key appointment essential to our business development plans in 2018 and beyond."

"Her deep understanding of our partners' businesses and technical insurance expertise will ensure that we continue to work effectively with new and potential partners, helping them meet rising member expectations and the challenges of an evolving group insurance landscape."

Larkin added: "I look forward to driving our business development strategy in the group market, and working with our superfund partners to help them provide the best possible outcomes for their members."