AIA makes key appointments

AIA has bolstered its management team with the announcement of six key appointments across the business including a new Head of Distribution, and five new senior managers in the Distribution, IT and Operations areas.James DeLong has been appointed to the pivotal position of Head of Distribution - this position is responsible for leading and growing AIA's distribution strategies. James was more recently Assistant Vice President of Distribution for AIA based in Hong Kong. He was responsible for countries as diverse as India and Indonesia. James's career began in the USA where he was a tied adviser, broker and investment consultant in the Washington DC area. He then entered into management with Allstate Insurance Company leading regional brokerage sales encompassing risk, investment and fire and general product ranges.

National Sales Manager Adviser Channel is a new position filled by Jeremy Young. Jeremy was previously a Business Development Manager with Sovereign where he excelled in developing strategic planning and relationship management strategies with advisers. Jeremy commenced his insurance career at Summit Financial Group where he was an adviser for three years. Jeremy will be responsible for leading the development of the adviser distribution channel; he commences this position mid July. Jeremy will report to James DeLong.