Risk People as at 4 September 2017

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New Appointments
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MLC appoints chief underwriter
MLC Life Insurance has announced Debbie Kennedy as its new chief underwriter, a newly-created role. Kennedy was previously the group head of protection strategy at UK-based life insurer Royal London.

Awards
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AFA announces finalist and semi-finalists for awards
The AFA has announced the 10 semi-finalists for the Female Excellence in Advice Award.

  • Amanda Pond – Puddle 2 Pond Financial
  • Amie Wild – Avanti Advisers
  • Tracey Sofra – Sofcorp Financial Services
  • Susan Morris – Northern Wealth Advisory Group
  • Nicole Heales – Nicole Heales Financial
  • Lea Schodel – Wellthy
  • Christina Cabrera – Wisdom of Wealth for Women
  • Katherine Hann – Financial Wisdom
  • Sacha Burchgart – Burcheart
  • Kath Orman – Goals & Dreams
  • Simone Richardson - Tall Poppy Wealth

The finalists for the award will be announced in September 2017.

2017 Excellence in Education Award finalists announced by AFA and Asteron

  • Bradley Smith – Smith Wealth Partners (WA)
  • Michael Ward – Maxim Private Wealth (WA)
  • Helen Russo – Encompass Wealth – Financial Life Planning (QLD)
  • Jonathan Chong – Goodwin Financial Services (NSW)
  • Justin O’Donoghue – Vintage Wealth (NSW)