Cigna New Zealand has made two appointments to support financial advisers in the South Island.
Simon Prentice (pictured) is to join the firm on March 15 as a Business Partnership Manager based in the lower South Island.
He was previously with AIA/Sovereign and has more than 20 years’ industry experience.
Sharon Duffell (pictured) will join the insurer as a Senior Underwriter in the New Business & Underwriting Team based in Christchurch on March 8.
Duffell has more than 24 years’ experience in the sector having worked in underwriting for AIA/Sovereign for 13 years and previously with AMP and Tower Insurance.
Cigna New Zealand General Manager – Distribution David Haak says Cigna is continuing to expand its presence and support for advisers in the South Island.