Colonial First State has appointed Adrian Fortescue as its head of insurance, which commenced on 1 March.
Fortescue joined from Munich Re Australia and had over 20 years of financial services and health management experience.
CFS head of superannuation, Kylie Turner said: “CFS plays an important role for members who hold insurance through their superannuation accounts.
“Last year we supported over 1,400 members paying out $179 million in insurance benefits to support individuals and families in their time of need.”
The super fund has appointed Queensland director and super fund executive Brendan O’Farrell to its Board as part of its ongoing governance renewal.
The $205 billion super fund has appointed Simon Warner as chief investment officer (CIO) following a global search to replace outgoing Damian Graham.
Industry super fund Rest has appointed an interim head of private markets following the exit of Simon Esposito.
Two former Statewide Super executives have been acquitted of dishonesty charges following a trial in the District Court of South Australia.