Fidelity life appoints CFO

He has extensive experience in the global accounting and insurance industries and has held a variety of roles in the financial centres of London and Bermuda.

Prior to joining Fidelity Life, Eadie was financial controller for The Aotea Centre Board of Management (trading as "The Edge") in Auckland.

Fidelity Life chief executive Milton Jennings says Eadie will bring international expertise and professional networks to Fidelity Life which will contribute to the development and execution of Fidelity Life's strategy.

"Mr Eadie has a broad in-depth knowledge of our industry and insurance and investment products; he'll make a great addition to the expert team here at Fidelity Life," says Jennings. "He is a person with high energy and I believe he will fit in well."